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Joe Power-Drutis <jpdrutis@gmail.com>
Tues., May 31, 2011 at 10
Update on Jackie
I have been in awe by the incredible outpouring of love and concern
for Jackie in this terrible time. The fact that this community of
spirit mobilized as quickly and powerfully as it did made all the difference.
Due to your efforts Jackie was taken to the Emergency Room early this
morning. During her stay at the
symptoms suggested heart failure this serious condition was ruled out;
therefore she can sleep tonight knowing that her heart is not the
problem.
Jackie continues to experience pain across the upper part of her
chest. For this reason her Primary Care Doctor and surgeon will
continue to encourage and pursue further diagnostic procedures in
order to diagnose the underlying cause of the pain.
Tomorrow Jackie will be seen by the doctor at the jail. During that
consultation it will be decided whether or not she can leave the
medical room (just another name for isolation) and return to her cell
and reunite with Carol, Ardeth, Bonnie and Jean.
For the time being Jackie has decided to stay the course and pursue
further treatment where she is at. Her desire to remain with her
sisters and to continue supporting each other is very understandable
and it is important to honor her wishes.
The real victory in the work of the last few days is something that
most of us take for granted. A 76 year old woman with severe chest
pain was able to receive basic emergency room care that any of us
would have wanted and we will all sleep much better tonight.
We have all been blessed by every hand that wrote, every voice that
called, every heart that was thrown into helping our dear friend. We
did well. We’re covered.
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