Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Downward spiral

Riley's condition has spiraled downward and I cannot even comprehend, yet alone begin to explain, how horrible things are. He has lost circulation in his legs, they are performing an extremely risky procedure on them now. That is on top of the clusterfuck of the ECMO circuit. He may lose his legs, he may bleed out. To say that everything, EVERYTHING has gone wrong is an understatement. He is gravely, gravely ill. There is nothing else to say. So this is my last post for the foreseeable future.

That said, thank you for all of your love and concern and support.

55 comments:

Unknown said...

My heart is aching for you and I am sending love and prayers for a miracle

Anonymous said...

Suzanne

We are thinking of you every minute of the day. Willing that Riley will improve.

S&Jay XX

Jeff Pelline said...

We are sending our love and prayers. -Jeff, Mitchell and Shannon

Tucker's Mom said...

Lord have mercy on my friends. CHD sucks. <3 <3 <3

Kate Potterfield said...

Riley and you remain in my thoughts and prayers - sending love.

Anonymous said...

We are praying for Riley.

Love,

The Ackburys xxo

Anonymous said...

Thinking of Riley and all of you, and hoping for a turnaround.

Anonymous said...

As a parent of a child who has undergone heart surgery, I know how terrifying this is. You are receiving all of our prayers, good thoughts and love. You will all make it through this healthy!

Anonymous said...

Holding Riley and you in my prayers today, Suzanne. Much love, Lisa Dettloff

Anonymous said...

You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Much love and blessings to you and your family.
Bianca Garilli and family

Unknown said...

Praying every moment for Riley. Every moment.

Unknown said...

Praying for you all! My heart hurts for you.

Eric Colson said...

Hope and prayers and good thoughts.

Liz Hale said...

Hoping and praying for Riley and sending you and your whole family love and support.

LeAnn said...

Sending you all our love and prayers.

Anonymous said...

We are sending our thoughts and wishes for strength to you all.
The Sharratt Family

Anonymous said...

Suzanne,
We just want you to know that the Central Middle School staff is thinking of Riley and hoping that he will persevere.

Unknown said...

Holding your sweet boy in my heart and praying for a swift turnaround. If there is anything - and I mean anything - that me or my family can do to ease your burden an iota, please do not hesitate to mention it.

Jessika Welcome

Maricris said...

Praying, praying. Every ounce of positive anything I have is going Riley's way.

Joce said...

Sending love, peace, good thoughts and prayer. Your team is here to support you.

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you... the Samadani Family....

kathy roller said...

I haven't seen your blog until recent shares have been on my facebook feed from fellow heart moms. My heart goes out to you and your family and you will be in our prayers.

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you. Caring so much.
- thom

Unknown said...

Thinking of you. Jennifer K.

Unknown said...

Praying, praying, praying, praying. Please, Riley, come back!

Ally Thorndike said...

Riley and you and Ken are on my mind and in my heart. Sending healing and love your way. Much Love, Ally Thorndike

Kim Gaylord said...

Pleading with God to send a miracle to Riley. Huge Heart mom hugs. My heart warrior is also 11, he was born in Aug of 2003 & also had OH surgery at days old by Dr Karl at UCSF. My heart is aching for you all.

Anonymous said...

We are praying for warrior Riley. The Kadera's (Andrews cousin's family). We know Riley from many of Andrew's birthday parties. Xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

This is absolutely sad....Riley is in my prayers-as are his entire family.

Anonymous said...

There's nothing on earth I can say to make any of this better. I hate that anyone has to go through this. My thoughts are with you from Texas.

-Mom of a single ventricle toddler

Anonymous said...

Praying, praying for strength for Riley and your whole family.

Anonymous said...

Sending strength and prayers to Riley, you and your family.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful boy.....recall meeting him years ago. I'm very moved by your blog and want you to know so many of us cry with you during this ordeal and wish to hold you up in our combined strength.

Anonymous said...

Sending constant thoughts of strength and hope.

Ali said...

Sending Riley, you, Ken and the rest of your family my thoughts, prayers and love. Although I haven't seen Riley in many years he holds a special place in my heart.

Anonymous said...

Lord Look with mercy on Riley and help him in this critical time. Please restore his health and give him the strength his body and soul needs at this moment.

Unknown said...

I'm so heartbroken that things are not improving for Riley. You one amazing boy and you are an equally amazing mother. Everyone at BA has you, Riley, and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Angela said...

Sending positive thoughts your way!

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anonymous said...

My love is with you and Riley

Anonymous said...

We are praying with all our hearts.
The Reich-Meyer family

Anonymous said...

God bless you all. What a beautiful video, what a beautiful child. Such a loving family...I will pray for him.

blogger girl said...

The Zellmer Family is praying for Riley. Come on Riley your a Camp Taylor Warrior. You can do this!

blogger girl said...

The Zellmer Family is praying for Riley. Come on Riley your a Camp Taylor Warrior. You can do this!

Nadine said...

praying for riley.

Gina and the Gang said...

I was GLUED to your blog when Riley was younger. Not sure how it got away from me as you are still a NorCal family. I am so very sorry, concerned, worried, and upset for your family right now. Thinking and praying for you. He has overcome major obstacles before, let's believe he can do it again. Heart Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Your courage and candor inspire. You have us all by our hearts (as we pray for Riley's). I hope you are aware, on some level, of the ever-swelling community support for Riley. He is truly loved.

Edwin Khodabakchian said...

Reading your blog, Riley has proven over and over that he has amazing stamina. Make sure that you and the rest of your family get sleep. He is going to need you over the next few days.

Nadia Ferry Yassin said...

Prayers ♡♡♡

Anonymous said...

Sending all of the prayers and healing thoughts I have your way.

Nepperess said...

Thinking of you, your family and your sweet boy. Hoping for the best.

Anonymous said...

We have been thinking and praying for your family all day. Much love. Bianca

Anonymous said...

Love and prayers out to Riley, you, and your family. You are not alone.

Anonymous said...

There are no words. Please feel the support you have amongst all in our community.

The Lerners said...

praying for Riley and sending love and prayers to your family. The town of SC is holding you all close to our hearts and sending positive thoughts and healing.