Attention quilters: Quilting phenomenon Libby Lehman suffered a brain aneurism last week in Houston after returning home from Paducah. She had surgery Wednesday, followed by a massive stroke on Thursday. Her left side is paralyzed; she is left handed.
Let's keep this prayer chain going for Libby and her family.
I just spoke with Lester (husband). Libby remains in critical but stable condition. The vascular spasms are now beginning to taper off. These will taper off on a bell curve, so they will begin slowing quicker and quicker. We pray that this continues. The doctors say if she can make it to the weekend without another stroke, the chances of a future stroke are very small. So, that's the primary concern at the moment.
They are slowly stopping the sedatives and are expecting her to slowly begin to awake. It may take a day or two - or even three for her to wake up.
Because she has been on the breathing tube for such a long time, they will remove it today and do a tracheotomy. It's a common next step for patients who have been on the ventilator for this long.
A new CTscan was performed and the doctor believes there is less damage than originally thought. However, nothing can be determined until she is fully awake. She will eventually be undergoing weeks of therapy.
All in all the report is much the same - slow recovery, but moving forward, not backward.
Do not send flowers.
Send cards or quilted cards to:
Libby Lehman
617 Caroline
Houston, TX 77002.
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On 05/08/2013, Valerie said ...
So sad. I am praying.
On 05/08/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
Oh, dear! This is so sad as she is such a delightful and talented lady. I wish her peace and strength as she awakens and heals. Prayers are with Libby, with all who love Libby, with the medical team that cares for Libby, and with all others who need prayer.
Group hug!
On 05/08/2013, Linda said ...
I am so new to quilting, I have not heard of Libby, but I should be aware of her since she lives in Houston, and I am in the Houston area! When I read details about someone that needs prayer, it helps me to focus prayers on them, so thank you for posting this.
On 05/08/2013, Beverly said ...
Susan, I will keep your friend in my prayers.♥
On 05/08/2013, Sandy said ...
Praying.
On 05/09/2013, Sandra Clarke said ...
I have been praying since I heard about this, so sad. I was privileged in January this year to be part of the Ricky Tim's classes and so enjoyed Libby, Ricky, and Alex. It was a wonderful experience and I am so glad I was able to participate. Libby is certainly a gifted quilter and I hope she will overcome all these set-backs.
On 05/09/2013, Patrica said ...
Susan hope you don't mind if I repost this onto my blog. I had the privilege of taking a class from Libby about three years ago and admire her tremendously.You have stated everything clearly and I couldn't say it better. I really want to get the word out so those prayers can do their work.
On 05/09/2013, Helen in Switzerland said ...
So sorry to hear this....I fear it will probably be a long road back.
Praying.
Helen
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On 05/09/2013, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...
Thinking of Libby and thanking you for posting.
Everyday is a gift...sometimes we forget. She is on my prayer list.
On 06/08/2013, Dee Martinez said ...
Praying for you Libbie, get well.
Hugs,
Dee
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