Rina made it through another night. Her blood pressure is dropping and her heart rate is still high. She has not woken up since Wednesday mid-day. We all take turns talking to her and my aunts & uncles read verses from the Quran. I am a little envious of the feelings of comfort that faith seems to bring to everyone. I'm having trouble finding comfort from faith right now.
Yesterday they did not end up giving the blood transfusion because it would cause Rina more discomfort processing the transfusion. My mom is now questioning so many things (if only they had done this or that....). As a daughter, it frustrates me to hear her second-guessing everything. As a mother I know exactly why she's doing it.
If you get a chance, read the "comment" that David posted to yesterday's blog update. He wrote a note to his mom that is so sweet and heart-breaking. I read it to my sister this morning. I hope she heard her son's words of love.
Selina,
ReplyDeleteBelieve it!! Ferdousi hears EVERY word you say to her, God is there with you even when your heart feels like he isn't, and Mothers will always second guess - even the right decisions.
Julie
I was recently privileged to meet Ferdousi, her mother Noorjahan, and her sister Selina when she attended the cancer support group in Michigan. Fedousi is very special to have such a caring, nice, and loving family. She had us all struggling with tears as she told us of her journey. As cancer patients and survivors we all had that special cancer insight which touched us ever so deeply and in so many ways. Needless to say Ferdousi left us all with quite an impact and I know she sensed how caring all of us are of her. I know Ferdousi has the spirit and inner strength to overcome so much. All of her family and friends and recent friends are all providing the added prayers to help her at this critical time. I am hopeful that I get to sit next to her at the cancer support group meeting, once again.
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Selina- thanks for sending me an update on Rina's condition. You and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. This is such a difficult time for everyone. We are glad you are able to be with your sister and family now. Keeping her comfortable right now is the main focus and I am sure with her family at her bedside she finds much comfort.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear that Ferdousi is not doing well. I keep her and all of you in my prayers, especially David. Ferdousi is the strongest person I know and I hope that her fighting spirit will keep her strong. I will continue to pray for a miracle because she truly deserves it. God bless you all. Jackie Rocco
ReplyDeleteRina,
ReplyDeleteYou are constantly in my thoughts and prayers since I heard the news of your cancer. My heart goes out to David, Jameer Bhai, Nargis Bhabi , Saki and Nadia. David’s post made me cry. I am hopeful that a miracle will happen and you will be able to return home soon. I pray to Allah, he gives you peace, comfort and strength at this very difficult time.
Silvy (Swat's Mom)
Thanks so much for keeping us posted - please tell her how much we all love her and want comfort for her. We are praying daily and our hearts go out to all of you and most especially David.
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Selina Apu thank you so much for keeping us updated on Rina apu. The first time I met Rina Apu was at Nadia & Swats Nikkah, and I was very impressed with her. We had got to know each other very well that day, and shared many stories about our lives, and I had learned a lot from her.In that one day she had gave me so much advice,and motivation. Rina Apu, we are all praying for you, and hope that you get your strength, and health back. InshAllah. David,Selina apu, Nadia, Aunty and Uncle I am keeping you all in my prayers. May Allah(God) bless you all.
ReplyDeleteLove... Safina Mahmood.
Selina, I was very sorry to hear Rina is not doing well.
ReplyDeleteI am sure she finds great peace knowing you are near. It was a special time for your family to be together the
week you were there, memories you will always have. You and your family are in our thoughts daily.
sending much love, Pat, Ron & Kassina
David -
ReplyDeleteIt is very nice of you that you are by your mother's side in these hard and citical moments. It shows that you too are very strong and know the right thing. She really did well at raising you. You are a very kind and fine young man.
I am sure you are old enough to know how incredible your mom has always been, but if you ever need to hear it from someone else, never hesitate to call on any of us. I would be very happy to tell you some feel good stories about her.
I wish there was a way to spare you from the pain you are feeling now. It is unfair but you have to look forward and always remember what your mom would like for you.
Take care, Neda.
Dear Rina, I’m upset at myself for just finding out about your illness, I’m grateful to God to hear so much love poured in all the letters I have been reading from your friends, family and all of those that love you, you are a great and beautiful person, you were among those treasured friends I had while I spent a year in Platteville highschool as an exchange student. We all love you and loved spending time with you, I have unforgettable memories with you, may all the love from God and the love from all your family and friends cover, heal you and comfort you now and always, a huge Bolivian hug and kiss to that tiny precious body of yours. Veronica Pino
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