We ran into some drama, Carrie the Cobbler lady got real sick, tried to die!!!

Some of you have met my wife Carrie, she got sick (pulmonary embolisms both lungs). So sick she Coded (died) four times. She was in a code blue status (heart stopped) eleven times over a two hour period with chest compressions, shocks and intubation. She was given the clot buster medication and her condition stabilized. At that time we were told she was only given a five percent chance to live without full machine support. Only a two percent chance of brain function if she did. she was on full life support and her pupils were fixed and dilated. The doctors had me sign a DNR order and organ donation form. At that time they wanted me to turn off life support and let her go... They said after a certain point doing more CPR and extreme measures would be crewel and unusual... She was given a blood infusion during the last try to revive her. I leaned in close and told her what the doctors wanted me to do. She responded! Shook her head no and mouthed NO, around the tube. Doctors told me it was probably just reflex movements. Well, they were wrong! Right now, after a month in the intensive care unit at Sutter faith in Sacramento, we have been moved to a rehab center in Auburn. We received a miracle. She is fully there! Mentally she is great! Physically she still has some challenges, but will be expected to fully recover. We have started a go fund me to help us pay for the continuing care she will need that is not covered by our insurance. If you can, we could use donations to fund skilled nursing and home care. She will be heading home in about 7 days!!! (today is 11-27-23) We raised six kids and have 8 grandchildren. She fought to stay for them and us all. Thanks in advance, Ron McGuire Weimarian
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Wow, that is quite some drama! It's scary how if you had taken the doctors' advice that she would have been a goner. Perhaps a trout or kokanee derby could be set up with proceeds donated.

Done!

Best wishes Ron. Strength and prayers for your wife. you and your Family ! Always enjoyed you and your wifes sharing/giving at all of our events , Ron. 

So thankful Carrie is still with us, she's one tough cobbler baking lady!  Huge hugs for you and your family Ron, that was a super scary i'm sure.  Let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or her buddy, happy to contribute to your gofundme!

Thanks all...

I will pray for a fast and full recovery for your wife. 
Thank you for the opportunity to help other NCKA members.

Paul Chang

It warms my heart to read this update, Ron!!

Prayers Ron!!

Bushy

When I first heard the news, my heart dropped because I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's truly a MIRACLE. I am so happy to hear she is continuing to recover and making great progress.

We've not met but just wanted to say I'm very touched by your ordeal, and truly happy for the miraculous turnaround. Clots are very scary and seemingly unpredictable things. I had one develop in my leg (DVT). Then a year or so later my brother was having some difficulty breathing -- doctors thought it was viral for a couple of weeks -- turns out he had multiple lung clots. We're both now healthy and going strong as ever, and it sounds like your wife will be the same in the near future. God bless.

Sending good vibes and prayers to your wife and family.

Done. Sending thoughts and prayer for Carrie and family.

WOW!!!   that is simply awesome.  I Thank God.  I hope to some day taste that cobbler again.

Jack, going to be doran crabfest. cobbler will be made she is getting better every day. mondayish coming home. Full time care starts then.

Carrie is home and doing great! Almost off the pain meds! still can't feel upper portion of her right leg and can't swing it forward. pinched nerves are the cause. that darn hematoma is sure taking it's sweet time shrinking. Getting better every day!