Shawna, Will & Alexis 2011

Shawna, Will & Alexis 2011
The 3 of Us

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Update - August 19th

Hi all.  Here is an update from Shawna and Will.

Earlier this month, Shawna was admitted to Foothills Hospital.  She had been to Emergency twice for pain control and because the doctors could not determine what was causing the pain in her head, she was be admitted for i.v. pain control and investigation.  It has been rough, but the physicians have been able to help manage her pain and nausea.  Her relief has been inconsistent however, and the team has been monitoring her closely.   She has had a lumbar puncture to test her cerebral spinal fluid for possible infection, the results of which were clear.  She had a dural biopsy on Saturday, the results of which won't be back for several days.

Shawna has, as always, been amazingly strong.  She is unable to have visitors due to her severe pain and nausea.  But she knows we are all thinking of her and is grateful for everyone's support and prayers.  Thankfully, her parents have arrived from Fort Frances to help them and Alexis through this admission to hospital and transition back home.

The blog will be updated as we have more information.
Thanks,
Terri
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10 comments:

  1. Helen19 August 2012 at 21:38

    Thanks for posting, Terri. We are all praying.

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  2. Shelly19 August 2012 at 21:59

    We are all praying for her and her family.

    The Chisholms

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  3. Unknown20 August 2012 at 10:51

    Thanks for the update, I am sure everyone is feeling (like us)that they want to help but can't. It is so very difficult to hear that someone is in pain and suffering. We pray that they are able to find a more consistent solution, so she can be comfortable.
    Deere Family

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  4. The Masters20 August 2012 at 14:46

    Thanks for the update Terri. We will be praying!

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  5. Anonymous20 August 2012 at 15:05

    We are all praying for a solution to Shawna's pain and that she can return home soon. Thank you for the update, Terri.
    Paul and Lisa

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  6. Anonymous20 August 2012 at 18:21

    Sending love, love, love from Dartmouth. Krista & Jade

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  7. Anonymous21 August 2012 at 07:50

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Shawna and her family.

    Lots of love and hugs,

    The Panas Family

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  8. Anonymous21 August 2012 at 10:57

    Thank you for the update - we have been waiting anxiously.

    Love, prayers and offers of help as always.
    The Pedersen Family

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  9. Leslie21 August 2012 at 11:08

    Thanks so much for posting Terri, praying for Shawna and the family. I am so thankful she has so many great friends and family to help out. Love you Shawna!

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  10. Hultgrens22 August 2012 at 23:02

    Thinking of you all the time! We love you all and are praying every day. Thank you for sharing.

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