Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Sad news...

On Monday the 9th of March,my oldest brother (lives in NZ)suffered a brain aneurysm and was rushed to their nearest hospital but then transferred after a CAT scan to Wellington. They medically sedated him and had him life support and all kinds of other machines to monitor his blood pressure etc. Yesterday he had a 8 hour long brain surgery in which they clipped the aneurysm. The operation seems to have gone well. He is currently still in ICU, sedated but in a serious condition. At this stage, we do not know if he has sustained any damage. It seems like he can hear even though he can't respond as my sister in law said his blood pressure went up after she read him a card from his 6 year old daughter. My brother is only 45 and very healthy, doesn't smoke or drink ..so this was a big shock to us even more so because there doesn't seem to be a physical reason for this to happen.
Jenni and I are going to be flying over to NZ , probably next week Tuesday for 10 days to be with him and his wife and offer as much help and support as we can.
My shop will still open as scheduled on Monday. I can tell you that I am a designer now at ENCHANTED STUDIO SCRAPS.
My store will go live on the 16TH MARCH .

Amidst everything happening in my life right now, I am excited for this new opportunity and looking forward to things to come digitally speaking.

As for my brother, we are waiting to hear the prognosis when they take him off the medication.
I wanted you to know in case I am quiet. When I go, I will say goodbye before so that you know.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and well wishes...

11 comments:

charlie said...

Oh Bonnie so sorry to read this..sending lots of get well vibes to your brother ((hugs))

Kim B said...

Hey Bon, Just popped in to hear if there was any update?-
Sending you hugs my friend
AND CONGRATS on your new store- I know you will be happy there!

((HUGS))

belle said...

Sending many get-well wishes your brother's way.

Jenni said...

I am so grateful that we have each other to comfort, thank you for all your phoning around and keeping in touch with the family, you are definitely the glue that holds us altogether, I love you lots xxx

Nerissa Alford said...

Bonnie
I'm thinking of you & your family. Take care of yourself.
Sending love & prayers
Nerissa

Elaine said...

So sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts & prayers are with your brother, you & your family. Praying for his full recovery. Congrats on your new store, can't wait to shop. Hugs & prayers, Elaine

loonyhiker said...

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers here in South Carolina.

Judy said...

Sorry to read about your brother...sending my love and prayers to you and his family. Travel safe when you go over.
Congrats on selling your kits in ESS.

AdronsCatherine said...

I am so sorry your brother is suffering! You and your families are all in my thoughts and prayers, sweetie. I know this has to be a very tough time for you. Hang in there, sweetie! I hope he has a fast recovery, and that you and Jenni have a safe - and enjoyable - trip to visit him!

I'll miss you while you are gone :o)

mom2triplets04 said...

Will keep your brother and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim said...

Oh wow, how awful! Glad he got thru the surgery okay and I will pray for a full recovery!