A family is asking for positive thoughts and prayers after their beloved mother was admitted overnight to the intensive care unit with hypercapnic respiratory failure.
Doctors believe the episode was likely triggered by an upper respiratory infection, compounded by complications related to her quadriplegia. The combination placed significant strain on her lungs, leading to a dangerous buildup of carbon dioxide in her bloodstream.
She is currently receiving support through a BiPAP machine, a non-invasive ventilation system that helps her breathe more effectively. According to her family, there is already encouraging news: her acidosis is improving, a sign that the treatment is helping her body regain balance.
In a quiet but powerful moment amid the beeping monitors and clinical urgency, she asked for a brief pause from the machine to take a photo — the small piece of tape on her nose a reminder of the equipment working to keep her stable. It was a snapshot of resilience.
“Love you, Mom,” her family shared, alongside a heartfelt request for positive vibes during this difficult time.
For now, hope is steady. And so is love.
