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Title: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 22, 2011, 05:10:20 AM
I have received word that my sister suffered a brain aneurysm and we have been told to expect the worst. We lost a dear friend last year to the same thing and I do expect the worst. I have been in a physical state of shock the past hour. I ask for your prayers and your patience.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 22, 2011, 06:47:53 AM
Andy,

What a terrible shock, I am praying.

Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Laura on March 22, 2011, 08:50:13 AM
Andy,

I wish you the best for your sister.

My mother had it just one year ago, she got into surgery and now she's ok. I hope the case repeats and your sister will be fine.

Lots of kisses,

Laura.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Madhavi on March 22, 2011, 10:08:41 AM
My prayers are with your family,Andy.
We will all hope for things to get better soon.

Lots of love to your family.

May you all be strong and emerge winners through this ordeal.

Madhavi
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Dori on March 22, 2011, 12:22:10 PM
Andy,I too wish the best for your sister. Lots of love, D
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Emby on March 22, 2011, 12:32:39 PM
I pray that The Creator of us all give your sister full recovery and make matters easy for you all as a family.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Lena on March 22, 2011, 05:32:42 PM

I was thinking exactly what Laura said, Andy. What about brain surgery?

Hope for the best. Be strong.


Lena
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 22, 2011, 06:59:33 PM
Andy,

I hope that your sister is showing signs of improvement.  My heart breaks for your family.  You are a lifeline for all of us and I feel completely helpless right now - not being able to do anything for you.  I am sending my prayers - and hoping that all of the good karma you have earned helping thousands of people protects you and your family. 

Please keep us posted as we send prayers and good vibes to you and your family,
 :pray

Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 22, 2011, 08:50:10 PM
She did have surgery last night and is a coma today. The doctors say they have never seen anyone recover from this and they expect the worst.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 22, 2011, 10:26:49 PM
Andy,

I am praying that she will defy the odds.   Sending you strength and more prayers.

Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Zaini on March 23, 2011, 09:15:20 AM
I am really sorry to hear that,my prayers are always with you and your family,i hope there will be good news soon .

Zaini.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: love and prayers on March 23, 2011, 01:27:23 PM
best wishes Andy!
our prayers are with your sister!!!!
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Bobby on March 23, 2011, 04:16:12 PM
Sorry about your sister. You have my best wishes and prayers.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 23, 2011, 04:49:33 PM
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Praying for your sister to recover.

Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 23, 2011, 10:15:09 PM
My sister has now been moved to a different hospital where some procedures were done to prevent further aneurysms or a stroke. My niece says it is hour to hour and day to day. Thank you for your wishes and prayers. It means a lot.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Zaini on March 24, 2011, 03:06:34 AM
May God give your family strength to deal with it,and May you hear a good news soon,plz convey our regards to your niece .


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Zaini.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: shaziya on March 24, 2011, 04:56:02 AM
HI ANDY.
please dont worry. i hope and pray that ur sister will be fine.
 and hope u get some good news soon. after all u hav helped so many people. God will not let u down. and miracles do happen. take care. please keep us posted. we will pray for her.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Manal on March 24, 2011, 07:59:29 PM
Dear Andy

I am praying for you and your sister, i know how it feels when you wait hour by hour as you mentioned because i was in this situation weeks ago. But i am sure that God will do the best for her. Wishing you and the family all the patience

manal
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Madhavi on March 26, 2011, 12:10:47 AM
Dear Andy,

Maybe the move to the new hospital is an indication of progress....

Our prayers are always with your sister, niece and you.

May God be with your family ....

Madhavi
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Manal on March 26, 2011, 12:29:15 AM
Any news Andy?? Hope all is well

manal
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 26, 2011, 01:42:33 AM
My sister remains in a coma. Her condition seems to be stabilized for the moment. There has been no response to any stimuli so far. She is scheduled for another procedure on Monday to clean clotted blood out of one of the drains. The hospital in Gainesville is a well known teaching hospital and has a very good reputation, as does the neurosurgeon.

I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. This has been a most difficult week that started on Sunday when my 18 year old son totaled his pickup truck. He's having some back pain but otherwise seems OK. The truck was mangled. Please continue to pray for my sister and send positive thoughts. The outcome with burst aneurysms is unpredictable, but we need to keep the most positive thinking.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Zaini on March 26, 2011, 03:13:26 AM
I pray that all your family will be safe Andy,you are always in my thoughts.



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Zaini.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Manal on March 26, 2011, 02:50:27 PM
You and your family are in my prayers  :hugfriend
manal
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 26, 2011, 04:40:00 PM
Praying for your family Andy. 

Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Madhavi on March 27, 2011, 12:49:14 AM
Our love, best wishes and prayers are with your family,Andy....

Madhavi
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Bostonian_04 on March 27, 2011, 05:53:46 AM
Andy,

Our prayers are with you and your family. Please be strong. Everything will be Ok soon.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Dori on March 27, 2011, 09:28:45 AM
Thinking of your sister, you and the rest of the family. Sending strength and love to you all. I too hope this hospital move is giving more possiiblities of treatment, support and knowledge.
I am glad your son was ok.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Babynorth on March 27, 2011, 07:02:09 PM
Dear Andy,
Your sister, you and your family are in our prayers.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 27, 2011, 07:50:47 PM
I hope all is well Andy.  Are there any updates on your sister's condition? 

Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 27, 2011, 10:13:17 PM
I just spoke with my niece. My sister's condition has gotten worse. A fever has developed and the doctors don't know why. She looks visibly worse than earlier in the week. I do not have words to describe how I am feeling.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Manal on March 27, 2011, 11:03:52 PM
My heart feels for you Andy, i really hope for the best for her and her family.

Is the fever a sign for infection?? Did they make any cultures?

manal

Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 27, 2011, 11:15:39 PM
Andy,

I am so sorry to hear that, I pray that there is an improvement in her condition soon.  My heart goes out to you and your family. 

I continue to pray for her health  :pray

Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Madhavi on March 28, 2011, 06:09:21 AM
Dear Andy,

We pray that things should get better soon....
My prayers and love are with your family....and special strength to your niece....

Madhavi
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Zaini on March 28, 2011, 04:19:31 PM
Can't even imagine what you must be going through :( I pray for your and your niece's strength.

Zaini.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: shaziya on March 28, 2011, 04:20:30 PM
Dear Andy
we are praying for u and ur family. May God give u all the strength in this difficult period. i hope and pray that u hav received good news...


shaziya
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 28, 2011, 06:35:50 PM
Things have worsened and life support is being removed. Her husband has taken it very hard all week. Please pray for her husband, two children and grandchildren. The family is very close. I have no words to describe my own feelings.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: nice friend on March 28, 2011, 06:39:31 PM
Andy,
i'm sorry to hear abt all this .. may God bless ur sister with best of health n everything ,, may GOD bless her with quick recovery and send he  back to her home with best of health ASAP .. .. may GOD bless her ...

best wishes &
Best Regards
umair
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Manal on March 28, 2011, 06:40:12 PM
I am really so sorry Andy, i wish i can be of any help to you and your family. May God give you all peace at heart :hugfriend
manal
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on March 28, 2011, 10:58:04 PM
My sister, Mary Battaglia Spyker has passed away this afternoon, one week after suffering a brain aneurysm. I want to thank those who offered their thoughts and prayers and ask that you keep her family in your thoughts. Her husband Dave, was just recently retired so they could enjoy the fruits of his long years working. The irony of life is inescapable.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Madhavi on March 29, 2011, 12:33:36 AM
Dear Andy,

Sometimes we never know what things life holds for us...
And probably this was how He intended for it to happen....

I will pray for strength for your entire family. My condolences to the family. I hope that all of them, especially Dave will be strong and patient and be able to get over this huge loss.

Mary will be at peace knowing that her whole family loved her so much and that she is such an important part of their lives. She will continue to live on through her family and the love that exists...

Madhavi
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Manal on March 29, 2011, 12:37:36 AM
Andy,
My sincere condolences to you my friend and to all of the family, i am really so sorry. I can imagine how it hurts being apart from her, but  God was merciful on her and didn't make her suffer for long or live with any brain damage.I know that it hurts, but i am praying for sterngth for everyone of you
May her soul rest in peace and may God give you all the strength to endure her loss
I am so sorry
manal
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 29, 2011, 01:21:32 AM
Andy,

My heart breaks for you and your family.  I feel so terrible for you and for your sister's husband, Dave.  I pray for your family, your sister's family and for her soul.  May she be in peace.  I am so terribly sorry for the loss you have suffered. 

Sharmin
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Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Zaini on March 29, 2011, 03:26:00 AM
I am extremely sorry to hear that Andy,my condolences to the family.she had our prayers and thoughts,and her family and especially her husband also does. :sorrow :sorrow.

RIP Mary.

Zaini.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Laura on March 29, 2011, 12:04:10 PM
I'm so sorry Andy. My thoughts are with your family.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: ABI on March 29, 2011, 01:57:03 PM
i am new in this forum but i have read so many things that i want to thank you Andy for all your answers.
i am sorry about your sister,
My sincere condolences to you and to all of the family,
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Dori on March 29, 2011, 07:21:09 PM
My condelence to you and the family. i have no words for it. I am very sorry.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Emby on March 29, 2011, 08:30:32 PM
Dear Andy, God says that He will test all by calling back to Him a near and dear one. I hope that the loss of your sister would only cause you and all who loved her to draw closer to God. It is  nice to know how much you love (not loved)your sister considering how these days alot of brothers and sisters do not even talk or keep in touch with each other anymore..it is this love that you and the family of your sister and everyone who truely loves her which would keep her to live on always.
I pray that God heals all of your hearts.

Emby 
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: shaziya on March 30, 2011, 03:27:34 AM
Dear Andy.
i am so sorry to hear it. please take care. u and ur family r in my thoughts. May she be in peace.

shaziya
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Syaida Lee on March 30, 2011, 03:56:41 AM
Andy,
Take good care of yourself during this difficult time for your family will need you as their pillar of strenght. Deepest condolence to  you and your sister's family. May your sister's soul rest in peace. I will keep you and your family in thoughts and prayer. 
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: maha on March 30, 2011, 05:37:01 AM
Dear Andy,
My heartfelt condolence to you and your family. I pray that you and your family, especially the children, get the strength to endure these numbing days of grief.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Lena on March 30, 2011, 03:04:21 PM
My deepest sympathy, Andy.
May she rest in peace and may you live to remember her.


Lena
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Isis on March 30, 2011, 06:39:52 PM
Dear Andy,

 
Am sorry to hear the sad news about your sister. May her soul RIP.  My condolences, and prayers that you, your brothers and her family find comfort in each other during ths time of grief and the strenght to bear an unbearable loss.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Ironman on March 30, 2011, 11:05:09 PM
Dear Andy

I am so sorry for your loss. This bad news is personal for all of us, because you are a part of our family. I dont think that words can describe our sadness, but I want you to know that we are all thinking of your family and you.

Please take care dear friend
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on March 31, 2011, 01:27:56 AM
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Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Andy Battaglia on April 01, 2011, 09:40:01 PM
I want to thank you all for your support during what has been a very difficult time. It is much appreciated. Without friends, we would all be lost.

Thank you all.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Cari on April 02, 2011, 01:30:56 PM
Andy, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope u r keeping well during this time. I apologize for such a late response, it has been a while that ive logged in. praying for u and your family.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: hopefulmommy on April 02, 2011, 11:58:46 PM
Hi Andy,

This is such a sad news.
My condolences to your family. May God give you and your family the strength in these difficult days.
Thank you for being with this group always, even during your personal trials and tribulations.
best wishes.
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: nice friend on April 06, 2011, 09:16:38 AM
i m sorry to hear abt ur loss Andy ... may her soul rest in piece ...

umair
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Poirot on April 19, 2011, 11:00:03 AM
Terrible news to hear, Andy - I hope you are keeping well and bearing up.
 
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss and please pass them on your/your sister's family - I was deeply grieved to hear of your loss.
 
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Sharmin on April 19, 2011, 02:31:02 PM
Andy,

I hope that your family is doing well.  It must be so hard to cope with this - my thoughts are with you, your brother in law and your sister's children. 


Sharmin
Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Prets on May 11, 2011, 01:32:29 PM
Andy,

I'm so sorry for your loss and that i wasn't around earlier. Please do take care of yourself.

I really have no words.

Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: Danielle on August 11, 2011, 08:15:07 PM
Omg Andy I'm so sorry! :'( I'm catching up on all the posts and everyones lives and I'm so saddened by this. I wish I would have known about your sister when this was going on. Please forgive me. :( My sincere condolences to you and your family. <3


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Title: Re: Very Bad Personal News
Post by: laiba mukhtar on August 12, 2011, 07:11:35 AM
Andy
i m so sorry for ur loss  :'(
 This is such a sad news...... :'(
My condolences to your family. :sorrow
 May God give you and your family the strength to bear this loss..... :sorrow