by simplyrosie 10 Feb 2010

My Mom just wrote me an email since it's hard for me to talk here at work... Please keep my Grandmother in prayer... for those of you that have been on CUTE for a while, you all know my precious GM as Queen Esther... she is truly the love of my life.


Just got an update on Mammina. In addition to the infection that I told you about this morning (she's referring to an intestinal infection), she now also has aspiration pneumonia. Because she’s so weak and her breathing is shallow, she doesn’t cough hard enough to clear her lungs. That’s probably why her cough sounded like a gurgle yesterday. They have started her on some big gun antibiotics in the IV.

This could be very serious. Pray that the antibiotics take care of the pneumonia that has just started. I’ll keep you posted!

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by meganne 13 Feb 2010

Dear Teri, I have been deeply saddened by Queen Esther's passing.
You may recall I mentioned the unbelievable resemblance between Queen Esther and my own dear Mum in Law (Jeanie) and each time you posted a picture it gave Jeanie back to me for a little while, now this sad news has been like losing my dear MIL all over again.

I am grieving with you dear friend, I feel your loss and I am here for you if you need me.

Hugs and deepest sympathy, Meg

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by grandmamek 12 Feb 2010

Dear Teri, I heard of your sad news on the passing of Queen Esther. I want to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family. I know she will be greatly missed.
May God grant you comfort during this difficult time in your life. I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Mary

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by jacquipaul 12 Feb 2010

Dear Teri,
So sorry to hear your news, second hand. I'll be praying for your and your family in this devastating time.
May the Lord comfort you.
Love,
Jacqueline

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by katydid 11 Feb 2010

So sorry Teri to hear of Queen Esther. we all love her as our one. I pray for her. My Mom is not doing well either.

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by judybell 11 Feb 2010

Will life your GM up in prayer. God Bless, Judy *4U

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by lbrow 11 Feb 2010

OOOOhhhhh Teri U know how I feel about Queen Esther, it's like she is one of my own. U know I'll ask God to look after her. This is one of the problems that plague Nursing Homes & the elderly(of which I am one) when they get ill & weak just a sip of water may get in their lungs & they r so weak they cannot cough it back up & 9 times out of 10 their gag reflex isn't working properly like ours so this makes it even worse. Just one small crumb can irritate the bronchus or lung ultimately causing pneumonia. My prayers r with u , your mom & first & foremost Queen Esther. Much love Lillian

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by mops Moderator 11 Feb 2010

Sorry I did not see this earlier. Of course you have my prayers for you and QE!

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by iris2006 11 Feb 2010

Teri of course and give my love to QE.

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by gerryvb 11 Feb 2010

of coarse we will pray for your dear GM too, hope these antibiotics will work soon. hugs for you in this difficult time!

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by april22 11 Feb 2010

I pray for you all at this difficult time,
April

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by pennifold 11 Feb 2010

Dear Teri, it's 5.30pm here in Newcastle Thursday evening. I'll keep you and your Mum and Grandmother in my prayers and pray for the antibiotics to take effect.

Love and blessings Chris

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by jacquipaul 10 Feb 2010

Dear Teri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dear grandmother. Bless you all.

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by emily16838 10 Feb 2010

Prayers going going out

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by manami 10 Feb 2010

Dear Teri, she is in my thoughts and prayers too, for a fully recovery. Love,Yoriko

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by ksgram1 10 Feb 2010

Be assured of my prayers in her behalf. ***

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by clawton 10 Feb 2010

Of course you and QE have our prayers! Hope the medicine starts to work.

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by jrob Moderator 10 Feb 2010

My prayers are with you and QE. I can't bear to think of her being so weak. She is strong willed so her body will have to follow and fight off the infection. Love and blessings.;)

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by loish 10 Feb 2010

Dear Teri, of course I will keep her - and you - in my thoughts and prayers. I feel like I know here personally from your reports here. Very best wishes for both of you. Hugs, Lois

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by dlonnahawkins 10 Feb 2010

Teri - our thoughts and prayers are with you and Queen Esther. May God's love and healing powers be with her, and with you too, for your concern. We all know what a sweetie she appeared to be with all of the giraffe designs you did for her. I know that you miss her since you moved to TX. Special Hugs.

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