29 Oct 09

29 Oct 09
1230am – Dez received a call from the doctor who told him that Charlene’s prognosis is poor and is likely to have brain damage and the doctors are still trying to control the seizures. With so much uncertainty ahead, Dez broke down and cried. He wanted to wake up his brother to seek some support, but his father was in the living room (watching dvd) and he was not able to do so.

Not knowing what to do, he smsed his friend (Melissa) asking her to pray for Charlene. He didn't expect any response as it was really late at night. After smsing, he felt a sense of peace and calm. It was a divine moment for him, as he did not understand why the turbulent emotions was calmed so soon after the msg to Melissa. His only explanation was that Melissa (a strong christian) prayed for him, and God, hearing the prayers, grant him peace.It was then that he felt that God is with him and he was able to fall asleep after that.

Medical Social Worker (MSW) came to counsel us. At this stage, we didn’t habour any hope that Charlene will live. MSW advised us to break the news in bits and pieces to our family members.

The doctors are increasing the medications (4 medications) as they find it difficult to control the seizures. The medications caused Charlene to be heavily sedated and hindered her normal brain activity.