Our loving Mother

 

This past weekend, Judi Bourne was admitted to the ICU at St. Mark's Hospital. On Friday evening, Judi postoperatively suffered from an unexpected respiratory arrest. Mike, who was with her, administered CPR and called an ambulance. Judi was then stabilized in the ICU, intubated, and sedated in a medical coma for three days.

On Monday morning, Judi was taken off the sedatives and woke up. Judi recognizes family members and is able to speak. Judi's diction continues to improve, the swelling in her neck has gone down, she is breathing on her own, and has fair motor skills.

Unfortunately, Judi is experiencing significant short term memory loss. She struggles to remember events from the past few weeks (she does not remember Ashley, Haven, and Brooklyn going back to Minnesota). She does not remember her parent's deaths, her husband being released as stake president, or Emily's pregnancy. However, she is displaying many positive signs and her family members continue to be optimistic.

Updates

We hope to use this blog as a way to keep family and friends updated on Judi's progress. There are many uncertainties at this point, but we will do our best to keep everyone informed as we know of your concern and love for Judi.

The Bourne family would like to thank the many people who have fasted and prayed for Judi. We are grateful for your faith and friendship. We also offer our gratitude to the medical team at St. Mark's who have assisted, and will continue to assist, Judi in her recovery.

To our friends, family and neighbors, we thank you for your love, support, and prayers. We love and appreciate you all.

Many of you have asked how you can help Judi and the family:

- Please do not attempt to visit Judi in the hospital at this time. It is very important for her to rest and focus on therapy.

- If you would like to leave letters, cards, or pictures, there is a basket on the Bourne's front porch (2592 E. Haven Lane) where you can place them. They will be delivered to Judi daily.

- Friends of Judi: Please contact Kris Swenson and Suzy Sorensen

- Ward/ Stake members: Please contact Katty Dowdle

- Family Members: Please contact Cynthia Bourne

- Any other questions may be directed to Susan Spafford

If anyone would like to post on this blog, please contact James Bourne at jbourne269@gmail.com.