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by pennifold 09 Jul 2021 ( edited Jul 12'21 05:17 )
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Hi gals, just filling you in on my sister Jewl's partner, Charles.

Jewls finally managed to get home to Tumby Bay, which took her 2 days. She drove from Newcastle to Warrawong on the Darling (935km - about a 10 hour drive) and stayed there on Wednesday evening and as she had received a call from the doctor at 1.00am in the morning she couldn't sleep properly so she left at 6.15am and drove all the way to Trumby Bay (907km about 9 and 3/4 hours) yesterday (Thursday).

I wrote to her about half an hour ago asking if she had been to see Charles, but she hadn't.

The Head of Nursing from the Tumby Bay Hospital (where Charles has been staying in respite, whilst she was up here looking after Mum) had rung her to say Charles has severe sepsis. She also checked with SA Health and advised that she should submit an End-of-Life Health Exemption Form (through the South Australian Police) so she can be with Charles in full PPE gear over the weekend if the worst scenario unfolds."

My heart is aching for her as she has so much on her mind and I'm not feeling too confident about Charles' prognosis. My Dad got sepsis and he didn't last long once he got that.

Please keep Jewls (Julie is her real name) and Charles in your prayers for me. I know she doesn't believe in God, but she knows I do and she knows I have lots of friends who are Christians. Jewls has been a marvellous carer. Love Chris

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by marianb 09 Jul 2021
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Sorry to hear about Charles sending Julie courage and strength at this time. Hugs for you all Marian
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Thanks so much Marian for the Angels, I know Charles is n good hands and I pray that he doesn't have to suffer too much more. Love Chris
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by asterixsew 09 Jul 2021
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Oh Chris what a time your poor sister is having at the moment. Positive thoughts for her and Charles and for you too as its a worrying time
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Hi Caroline, thanks so much for your thoughts, it's certainly a worrying time. South Australia isn't in the dreadful state that Sydney is in NSW!! Love Chris
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by sdrise 09 Jul 2021
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Prayers are coming her way. Charles and the family So sorry to hear... My dad had sepsis and pulled through some how years ago. Good thoughts going and prayers their way. ... HUGS
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Thanks Suzanne, I was praying that he will get over it, but it's been a while and he's had several lots of antibiotics! Time will tell, love Chris
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by 02kar 09 Jul 2021
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Oh Chris, my heart is breaking for Jewls and Charles. My hubby was hospitalized 7 years ago for this. Fortunately Rob survived. I am adding my prayers for your family and you also. Please keep us informed so we can tailor our prayers for the needs of Jewls and Charles.
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Hi Karen, yes, it can be a disorder to get over, but what with everything else Charles has, we aren't sure how long he can hold on. I'll certainly let you all know if anymore information comes to hand. Love Chris
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by dragonflyer 09 Jul 2021
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So sad to hear this, Chris...sending Jewls the strength and courage she will need to see this through...
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Hi Kim, thanks for thinking of us all. Love Chris
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by airyfairy 09 Jul 2021
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Your life at the moment is full of ups and downs. My heart goes out to your sister Jewls. I hope you both give each other the strength that you need. Thinking of you, your mum, your sister and Charles. Take care of yourself.
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Hi Sarah, yes, it's been a roller coaster ride for sure. Thanks for your thoughts for us all, love Chris
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by dailylaundry 09 Jul 2021
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Oh Chris - this is so sad. Your sister has been through a lot - please let her know that we are sending prayers for her and Charles. I hope she feels love surrounding her and that it helps her to be strong. Please keep us updated! Hugs, Laura
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Thanks Laura, I really appreciate everyone's prayers and thoughts etc. It's a worrying time as he's got cancer as well and dementia, so triple whammy! Love Chris
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by shirley124 10 Jul 2021
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So Sad. Sending prayers for you all. Hugs
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Thanks Shirley, Jewls got to see him this afternoon and recognised her voice, even thought she was in full PPE gear could only stay an hour and she told him she'd be back tomorrow. He seems to rally and then go back a step! Love Chris
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by graceandham 10 Jul 2021
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So sorry to read this Chris and I will be praying for each of them, for grace and peace and a sense of being surrounded by loving care.
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Thanks Betsey, that's what we all want. Love Chris
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by hightechgrammy 10 Jul 2021
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Will pray for Julie and Charles. We can also pray that he will look to God as he nears the end of his life.
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Thanks Jan, we can only pray that can't we? Love Chris
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by crafter2243 10 Jul 2021
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That is a lot on your sisters plate. I am so sorry. I will keep theem in my prayers. May God give her strength
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Thanks Angie, yes, she's been a real tower of strength to Charles and I know he appreciates it. Love Chris
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by mariagiannina 10 Jul 2021
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Thinking and praying for you all as you go through these sad times.
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by pennifold 10 Jul 2021
Yes, Mary, we all need our spirits uplifted in times like this Love Chris
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by babash 12 Jul 2021
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Chris I really feel for your sister at this time.
Sepsis was what took my Husband last month. I am sure the Hospital are keeping him comfortable but that doesn't help the pain she must be going through.
Hope she can get to visit him as much as she wants and needs to as things change so quickly. She must be exhausted from all that driving as well hopefully they don't transfer him to Adelaide as that would make it more difficult for her.
Saying a prayer for her and hoping she gets a good outcome.
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by pennifold 12 Jul 2021
Hi Barb, he seems to have rallied, but I don't know if will be permanent or not. She has had to wear full PPE gear to visit him. I know Dad rallied with his sepsis, but then fell ill again, it's a real roller coaster at the moment. She thanks everyone for their prayers and healing energy an light. Love Chris
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by graceandham 12 Jul 2021
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She may not believe in God, but he believes in her, he knows her love for Charles, and her devastation. I will pray for them both and that she will be nudged toward God in all this. Love and hugs to all.
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by pennifold 12 Jul 2021
Thanks so much Betsey, I thank you for your kind words. I'm just praying that he doesn't have to go through any more pain. I know they have him on pain medication at the moment, so time will tell. Love Chris
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by sewmadau 12 Jul 2021
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I have not been on the net for a few days. So very sorry to hear about all that your sister is experiencing . Please send my love and thoughts to her and I hope that all goes well.
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by pennifold 13 Jul 2021
Thanks so much for your love and thoughts. Love Chris