April 6th

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in Jerry’s memory, you can send a check to:

PHA, 801 Roeder Road Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910

and include a note that it is in Jerry Wojciechowski’s memory.

You can also go online to make a tribute donation, http://www.phassociation.org/donate/ (click on “one time gift” and fill out the form.)

Betty Lou
*This is the day that the Lord has made - I will rejoice and be glad in it!"

April 5th

The services will be held on Monday, April 9th

10:00-12:00 We will have an "Open House" viewing @ O'Connor's Mortuary 25301 Alicia Parkway in Laguna Hills

A memorial service will be held @ 1:00 @ Mission Hills Church
24196 Alicia Parkway in Mission Viejo

April 5th

Thank you all that have continued to go this road with us and all of your
prayers and support. In case you haven't heard, Jerry's battle is over. We
will post information on Jerry's website, under "Betty Lou's blog," as
details are finalized.

http://www.myworldbeyondthedoor.com

Betty Lou
*This is the day that the Lord has made - I will rejoice and be glad in it!"

April 3rd

Today started out ok but the numbers soon dwindled. Getting jerry's oxygen up to an ok level was a struggle and he had to be put on BiPap which is a forced oxygen mask.

The real problem now is that his blood pressure...usually somewhere between the high 80's and low 90's over 50's......is in the low 80's and bounce down to the mid 70's over 30-40's.....In order to keep it higher, we can't give pain meds, or give him the warming blanket and the head of the bed needs to be lower than the foot of the bed. He is alert, but keeps his eyes mostly closed as he is cold and very tired. A miracle could turn things around maybe. Thankfully, Mark and Michelle have been here all day Monday and most of today.

I'll be reporting daily until there is a major change one way or another...of course Jerry's always told me that he'll be fine, no matter how things turn out.......he is a fine, strong man who won't give up. So neither will we nor his doctors or nurses. More soon. Thanks for your continued thoughts, prayers, etc.

We love you!
Betty Lou

April 2nd

Sorry it's been a couple of days...what day is it, again??


It was a rough night....quite a few icky numbers....scary! Now, however, the doctor is taking a different direction. His belly was accumulating fluids and pushing up on his lungs keeping him from easy breathing. They drained 2 and a half liters of fluid from him today. He's still on dialysis around the clock and his numbers are holding. He is so much more comfortable, too with the fluid gone. We will again try food tonite and see how it goes. We have a long, rough road ahead of us if he is to leave the hospital. So we patiently (or not too patiently, sometimes) take just one minute, one hour, one day at a time, holding God's hand.....or letting him hold us in His hands! I have a bed to sleep on in his room now so getting better rest, except for last night! Our kids are here everyday and my sisters and sister in law are here or running errands for me daily. Thanks for your prayers and wishes. Though Jerry's not up to visitors, I'd love to hear from you via email or phone anytime.


Thanks for standing with us!


Love,


Betty Lou

March 31st

A new day, a new story!~


So, Friday they indeed did take Jerry off the respirator. It was quick and relatively painless. He then struggled for several hours trying to maintain his oxygen saturation. Finally that is under control and he's not on 100% oxygen but on a regular O2 cannula. Then there was what they call the ICU neurosis....that was weird. Several hours where he had no idea where we were or why, was paranoid about the nurses and wanted me to get him out of here!


He is now resting comfortably, has a great night nurse, all the tubes and wires are in place as they should be. Turns out that without kidney function, the pain meds just stayed in his system and confused him. Also, when he was on the vent, they never really got him to a deep sleep so he was restless the whole time. SO>>>>>>>he is exhausted now!


More in the morning! Thanks for your continued prayers, calls, cards, and love!


Betty Lou

March 28th

Today's update is a short one.


Jerry spent the entire day on the ventilator.


The docs and nurses and resp. therapists and dialysis nurses all worked on removal of extra fluid built up in his blood.


Kidney's still not functioning.. Dialysis is continuous for now.


Sometimes he gets so cold his temp drops to 95.7.


He can open his eyes but can't swallow or talk plus his hands are held down with soft restraints so he won't pull out his ventilator tube by mistake. But he's had several visitors today who could see him open his eyes, wiggle his eyebrows, give them a thumbs up sign, or shake his head yes or no.


Really what he needs is rest.


The doctors agree that if his oxygen numbers improve by morning, he can be taken off the vent. If not, perhaps the next day. They are prudently cautious.


We must be patient and continue trusting God for his wisdom and timing.Thanks for your faithfulness and love and support. G'nite!


Love,


Betty Lou