Libby Lehman update

[Lynn K.]

I've been thinking we need a Libby update place like we had when Sue Garman's hubby was so ill. I hope it's alright to start this topic. I did communicate with Margo and she suggested I do this.

Hopefully any of us that have news can use this and I will simply copy/paste Ricky's latest update here. If you want the whole history you can go to Ricky's FB page.

Quote from Ricky:

Ricky Tims
Libby update please read regarding what you can do.

No change to report. She is in a sedated state. They have not allowed her to wake up since the surgery. She has been stable the last 24 hours. It is not certain when the will reduce sedation and allow her to wake. That process can be dangerous too.

I know we all want to do something. Some quilters are organizing blocks for quilts.

I know that Libby will appreciate a quilt. She will appreciate the thoughtfulness even more.

I have spoken with the family. They do not need to be overwhelmed at this time.

Currently it is a situation of just keeping her alive. She is in very critical condition. She is the most critical patient in that huge hospital. Or was yesterday.

I personally feel that right now your thoughts and prayers are the most urgent participation needed.

The doctors are not offering the same optimistic outlook for her future as they did prior to the massive stroke.

Might I suggest that we table the projects until she is awake and we see that there is a light on the horizon.

All in all I know we all want to do something. As of today I think the cards are the easiest for the family and they can easily read those to her when she is awake. It may not feel as if that is "enough" but right now I believe it is. This recovery will be very very very long. It would be awesome to present Libby a fantastic quilt at one year anniversary when she can better understand and take it in.

Justin just made the best suggestion... A quilted card would be the very best. Individual expressions that don't have to be a certain size or color. At least for now. That's what I will do. Her sister agreed that cards and quilted cards are best at the moment.

I'm trying to be a voice of reason. Having said that, proceed as you feel led.

Ricky

Send your cards and quilted cards to:

Libby Lehman
617 Caroline
Houston, TX 77002.

End Quote.

Lynn

[E.M. T.]

Thanks ! Lynn !

[Pam D.]

Next update from Ricky on 6 May 2013

'Libby was slowly removed from sedatives but not awake. During rounds this morning her left leg and her left arm were responsive. The doctor was elated at this

However. She is losing blood. Perhaps from a stress ulcer. So they are putting her back in a full sedated state. They are not concerned about her not waking up yet. She will heal better in sedation not using her brain for any waking tasks. She continues to have vascular brain spasms which could lead to more complications. So she remains in critical condition and will mostly likely not be allowed to wake until at least this weekend. They will explore the blood loss

The left side movement is great news

Ricky'

[Robin G.]

Thank you, Lynn and Pam. I am not on Facebook, so I really appreciate having updates here. Saying many prayers for Libby and her doctors!

[Lynn K.]

Thankful for all positive news! Thanks Ricky!

[Margo C.]

Lynn, thanks for setting up this forum topic, and I hope that whoever sees any new posts will add it here.

I agree that just cards or quilted cards will be best at this point so as not to overwhelm the family.

Prayers and well wishes from around the world are a very good thing.

[Hannelore N.]

Thanks to everybody for the up-dates.

I'm sure that right now most of us feel bewildered and helpless.

[ANNE E.]

Even though I have never met Libby this all feels so personal, she comes across as such a lovely person.
Like everyone one else I feel so helpless, all we can do is pray for her to come through this safely.
This great outpouring of concern is coming from around the world and just goes to show how much we in the TQS family care about Libby, and also what a great bunch of people quilters are
My best wishes to her family also, I'm sure they are comforted by all the messages for Libby.
Anne

[Audrey K.]

I saw Libby some years ago at a workshop here in the UK and know what alovely person she is,my thoughts and prayersd are with her and her family and may God speed her recovery.

Audrey Knight
3millie5

[Audrey K.]

Miracles happen all the time. May Libby's full and quick recovery be one of them. Keeping her and her loved ones in our prayers.

[Betty J.]

Miracles happen all the time. May Libby's full and quick recovery be one of them. Keeping her and her loved ones in our prayers.

Limbania, you are so right. And so may your own.

[Susan B.]

Miracles happen all the time. May Libby's full and quick recovery be one of them. Keeping her and her loved ones in our prayers.

Thank you, Limbania, we need this reminder at such a sad time.

[Janet S.]

I appreciate "the voice of reason" and updates from Ricky. I, like Lorchen, feel bewildered and helpless and hope and wish for a positive outcome. In the meantime, I realize I have absolutely no reason to complain about anything.

[Frank F.]

Thanks to all responsible for this update site. Without it I would have been totally ignorant that something awful happened to Libby. Although I have never had the pleasure of speaking to her in person, I have attended the seminars and have her DVD, so I know what a wonderful person she is. She always seems to have a twinkle in her eye, because she is witty and has a great sense of humor.
I'm babbling, I know, but like most of us, the news is terribly upsetting. I can not stop thinking about her and praying for her. I will follow the family's wishes and just send a card for now. But I'm making a heart to send her at the appropriate time, and will certainly make a quilt block whenever that project is coordinated and announced to the TQS family.

Please dear Lord, forgive me for saying this, but we need her more than you do. Please help her recover.

[Nancy H.]

Thank you Frank. I'm sure all the TQS family feels the same way. God Bless You.!!