Angelica Update
Angelica Contreras ad Juvenile Huntington's Disease. This brave, young lady has undergone many treatments and is such a miracle girl.
Angelica was the precious granddaughter of St.Jerome Parishioners Alex and Connie Contreras, and was a member of St. Jerome's Life Teen Program.
Recently Deceased
Angelica Contreras
July 14th 1988 - November 14th 2008
Visitation: Wednesday, November 19th. 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Rosary: at 7:00 pm
Funeral Mass: Thursday, November 20, 2008. 11:00 am; followed by
Graveside services at Holy Cross Cemetery, followed by;
Reception/Meal in Hall A about 2:15pm; after family returns from Cemetery
Updates from Tracey Andrews
Please leave prayers at http://www.azmiracle.com
Miracle4Angelica@AzMiracle.com
Angelica's Hospice Center is at; 340 E. Coronado, Phoenix, AZ. 602-258-9356
Tracey @ 602-799-9439
Angelica Update 11/13/08
Hello everyone,
More on Wednesday 11-12, The early morning of Wednesday Angelica was wheezing and choking a bit. But by late morning to evening, Angelica was resting peacefully. They had upped her medicine so she was comfortable and Angelica is now no longer able to respond when people come over to her. Her breathing is heavy and her heart rate is up when I left.
Thursday 11-13, Angelica had a ruff night again, for some reason the nights seem to be harder on her. She was having difficulty breathing but she is now resting peacefully this morning. Angelica's spirit is so very strong for her to continue to endure this disease. Please continue to pray for peace and comfort.
You are welcome to go to the center to see Angelica. Please go to Angelica's prayer book today and leave messages of peace, strength and love for Angelica and her family.... We are aware that the prayer book is coming up error for some people. This was a free program we used when the site was set up, so changing it now would loose all of Angelica's previous prayers. I'm asking you to type your prayer in Microsoft Word then copy & paste it to the prayer book so you don't have to keep retyping. Just keep trying. Thanks (you may also send your prayers to webmaster@saintjerome.org and we will make sure that Angelica gets them)
Please pray for peace and comfort for Angelica and strength and peace for Noreen and the rest of the family.
We wanted to Thank You all for your prayers and support to the Contreras family, through Angelica's fight with this terrible Huntington's Disease.
God Bless and with love,
Angelica's Committee (Tracey and others)
Angelica Update 11/12/08
Wednesday 11-12, Angelica's uncle Michael called at 1:30am and said Angelica had taken a turn for the worst. Her lungs are filling up with fluid, her breathing is labored and she is moaning and crying. Please pray for peace for Angelica and they she can go to sleep and pass with peace.
Angelica Update 11/9-11/08
Monday 11-10, Angelica is heavily sedated and has been resting peacefully since yesterday afternoon. She can hear everything that is going on in her room and opens her eyes every so often and wants a sip of water.
Tuesday 11-11, Angelica had a sad night. She was moaning and crying so they upped her medicine so she would not be in pain. Monday evening Angelica has been responding by opening her eyes when people come into the room and talk to her, but most of the time she is sleeping. The pain medicine is guess work at this point, so Angelica is being watched closely to be sure she is most comfortable. Her muscles are very relaxed this morning and she is still asking for water every so often. This is a great relief for Angelica that she is not all tightened up, and it is giving much peace to Noreen and the family. Thank you God!
Thank you to everyone for all your prayers and the people that have brought food to the Hospices center for the family. This has been a great help! If anyone else would like to help with food please call Tracey@ 602-799-9439 and let me know what meal you are bringing and on what day, so they don't have to worry about food. Please be praying for little Vanessa, she's only 4 and doesn't understand what's going on...
You are welcome to go to the center to see Angelica, however she will be sleeping. Please go to Angelica's prayer book today and leave messages of peace, strength and love for Angelica and her family....
Please pray for peace and comfort for Angelica and strength and peace for Noreen and the rest of the family.
I wanted to Thank You all for your prayers and support to the Contreras family, through Angelica's fight with this terrible Huntington's Disease.
God Bless and with love,
Tracey Andrews
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Angelica was the precious granddaughter of St.Jerome Parishioners Alex and Connie Contreras, and was a member of St. Jerome's Life Teen Program.
Recently Deceased
Angelica Contreras
July 14th 1988 - November 14th 2008
Visitation: Wednesday, November 19th. 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Rosary: at 7:00 pm
Funeral Mass: Thursday, November 20, 2008. 11:00 am; followed by
Graveside services at Holy Cross Cemetery, followed by;
Reception/Meal in Hall A about 2:15pm; after family returns from Cemetery
Updates from Tracey Andrews
Miracle4Angelica@AzMiracle.com
Angelica's Hospice Center is at; 340 E. Coronado, Phoenix, AZ. 602-258-9356
Tracey @ 602-799-9439
Angelica Update 11/15/08
Angelica "our angel" is now with God.....
Angelica has gone home to our Lord and Savior on, Friday November 14th 2008 at 8:25pm
Angelica Update 11/14/08
This info was from 9:00pm Thursday night- Paul texted me and told me what the night nurse told Noreen and the family. The nurse said with Angelica body signs, she thinks Angelica may have about another 24 hours. She did say that with younger patients this can vary, but Angelica's time is very close. I spoke with Noreen this morning and Angelica has been fevering and her heart rate was elevated, but she is now resting peacefully and Noreen thinks her time is very close.
Angelica "our angel" is now with God.....
Angelica has gone home to our Lord and Savior on, Friday November 14th 2008 at 8:25pm
Angelica Update 11/14/08
This info was from 9:00pm Thursday night- Paul texted me and told me what the night nurse told Noreen and the family. The nurse said with Angelica body signs, she thinks Angelica may have about another 24 hours. She did say that with younger patients this can vary, but Angelica's time is very close. I spoke with Noreen this morning and Angelica has been fevering and her heart rate was elevated, but she is now resting peacefully and Noreen thinks her time is very close.
Angelica Update 11/13/08
Hello everyone,
More on Wednesday 11-12, The early morning of Wednesday Angelica was wheezing and choking a bit. But by late morning to evening, Angelica was resting peacefully. They had upped her medicine so she was comfortable and Angelica is now no longer able to respond when people come over to her. Her breathing is heavy and her heart rate is up when I left.
Thursday 11-13, Angelica had a ruff night again, for some reason the nights seem to be harder on her. She was having difficulty breathing but she is now resting peacefully this morning. Angelica's spirit is so very strong for her to continue to endure this disease. Please continue to pray for peace and comfort.
You are welcome to go to the center to see Angelica. Please go to Angelica's prayer book today and leave messages of peace, strength and love for Angelica and her family.... We are aware that the prayer book is coming up error for some people. This was a free program we used when the site was set up, so changing it now would loose all of Angelica's previous prayers. I'm asking you to type your prayer in Microsoft Word then copy & paste it to the prayer book so you don't have to keep retyping. Just keep trying. Thanks (you may also send your prayers to webmaster@saintjerome.org and we will make sure that Angelica gets them)
Please pray for peace and comfort for Angelica and strength and peace for Noreen and the rest of the family.
We wanted to Thank You all for your prayers and support to the Contreras family, through Angelica's fight with this terrible Huntington's Disease.
God Bless and with love,
Angelica's Committee (Tracey and others)
Angelica Update 11/12/08
Wednesday 11-12, Angelica's uncle Michael called at 1:30am and said Angelica had taken a turn for the worst. Her lungs are filling up with fluid, her breathing is labored and she is moaning and crying. Please pray for peace for Angelica and they she can go to sleep and pass with peace.
Angelica Update 11/9-11/08
Monday 11-10, Angelica is heavily sedated and has been resting peacefully since yesterday afternoon. She can hear everything that is going on in her room and opens her eyes every so often and wants a sip of water.
Tuesday 11-11, Angelica had a sad night. She was moaning and crying so they upped her medicine so she would not be in pain. Monday evening Angelica has been responding by opening her eyes when people come into the room and talk to her, but most of the time she is sleeping. The pain medicine is guess work at this point, so Angelica is being watched closely to be sure she is most comfortable. Her muscles are very relaxed this morning and she is still asking for water every so often. This is a great relief for Angelica that she is not all tightened up, and it is giving much peace to Noreen and the family. Thank you God!
Thank you to everyone for all your prayers and the people that have brought food to the Hospices center for the family. This has been a great help! If anyone else would like to help with food please call Tracey@ 602-799-9439 and let me know what meal you are bringing and on what day, so they don't have to worry about food. Please be praying for little Vanessa, she's only 4 and doesn't understand what's going on...
You are welcome to go to the center to see Angelica, however she will be sleeping. Please go to Angelica's prayer book today and leave messages of peace, strength and love for Angelica and her family....
Please pray for peace and comfort for Angelica and strength and peace for Noreen and the rest of the family.
I wanted to Thank You all for your prayers and support to the Contreras family, through Angelica's fight with this terrible Huntington's Disease.
God Bless and with love,
Tracey Andrews
Angelica Update 11/9/08
Hello everyone,
I wanted to ask for your continued love, support and prayers for Angelica and her family.
Saturday night (11-8) Angelica was taken to the Hospice center because of violent seizing. Angelica was heavily medicated so her body could rest, but even with this medication, Angelica was restless all night. Angelica's body has been tightening up more and more for about a week now. At this point, Angelica can not release the muscles and she is in pain all the time.
Today-(Sunday 11-9) Angelica's condition has not changed and a decision has been made to keep her sedated to keep her comfortable.
Noreen asked Angelica today, if we should continue to fight for her, and Angelica answered no... We are not sure how long Angelica's fragile body can manage this disease.
You are welcome to go to the center to see Angelica, however she may be sleeping.
Please pray for peace and comfort for Angelica and strength and peace for Noreen and the rest of the family.
I wanted to Thank You all for your prayers and support to me and the Contreras family, through Angelica's fight with this terrible Huntington's Disease.
God Bless,
Tracey Andrews
Angelica's Hospice Center is at; 340 E. Coronado, 602-258-9356
Angelica Update 10/22/08
Hello everyone,
I wanted to ask for your continued love, support and prayers for Angelica and her family.
Saturday night (11-8) Angelica was taken to the Hospice center because of violent seizing. Angelica was heavily medicated so her body could rest, but even with this medication, Angelica was restless all night. Angelica's body has been tightening up more and more for about a week now. At this point, Angelica can not release the muscles and she is in pain all the time.
Today-(Sunday 11-9) Angelica's condition has not changed and a decision has been made to keep her sedated to keep her comfortable.
Noreen asked Angelica today, if we should continue to fight for her, and Angelica answered no... We are not sure how long Angelica's fragile body can manage this disease.
You are welcome to go to the center to see Angelica, however she may be sleeping.
Please pray for peace and comfort for Angelica and strength and peace for Noreen and the rest of the family.
I wanted to Thank You all for your prayers and support to me and the Contreras family, through Angelica's fight with this terrible Huntington's Disease.
God Bless,
Tracey Andrews
Angelica's Hospice Center is at; 340 E. Coronado, 602-258-9356
Angelica Update 10/22/08
Hi everyone,
I
hope you all are doing well, it seems like so long since we have see
each other. Please be praying for our very strong girl.....
Noreen called me tonight and said Angelica a had to have her feeding tube removed and replaced today. It had been getting blocked and was really starting to look bad. Noreen did not have the information that feeding tube should be replaced once a year and Angelica was put in September 2006, so it was due. The way the hospital takes it out is just by PULLING IT OUT..... Noreen didn't know this, so she was at the end of the bed and both of them were pretty freaked out and Angelica was in pain. They only gave Angelica something to relax her so she was wide awake and fully aware of what had just happened.
Tonight, she is some pain but there has be no bleeding since they have been home, so that is a good sign. Noreen will be able to feed Angelica tonight and hopefully with the new tube she can gain some more weight because she is down to 79 pounds.
Something else that had been happening is, Angelica is falling out of bed. The hospital bed she has does not have the side rails. Noreen has been trying to get a new one for a week or two and not getting very far. I suggested for her to go get one of those bed rails that you just tuck under the mattress until this gets resolved. Hopefully Noreen will go get one tomorrow, because as fragile as Angelica is she could really get hurt if she falls to the ground.
Noreen and the entire family EXCEPT Angelica has been very sick with a range of things from stomach flue, to coughing. They all cleaned really good and did everything so that Angelica wouldn't get it, and they were successful. Good Job guys!
Some good news: Angelica is going to the youth day care center on Mondays & Fridays from 9am to 2pm :) She really likes it! Vanessa goes to preschool during that same time so Noreen will be able to start going to Ceragem and get some care for herself.
If you are able please go by and see Angelica (call first) she misses everyone soooooo much! If anyone can make some dinners for Noreen and Vanessa, that would be a great help. Please make them so they can go into the freezer, if needed.
Please go and sign Angelica prayer book and leave her messages at the house-602-862-1036, she loves getting both! And go see her as often as you can....
I'm going to start encouraging Noreen to get Angelica back to Life Teen nights. This is a great outlet for Angelica's spirit and she loved it!
I hope you are all well and I hear from you soon :)
God Bless,
Noreen called me tonight and said Angelica a had to have her feeding tube removed and replaced today. It had been getting blocked and was really starting to look bad. Noreen did not have the information that feeding tube should be replaced once a year and Angelica was put in September 2006, so it was due. The way the hospital takes it out is just by PULLING IT OUT..... Noreen didn't know this, so she was at the end of the bed and both of them were pretty freaked out and Angelica was in pain. They only gave Angelica something to relax her so she was wide awake and fully aware of what had just happened.
Tonight, she is some pain but there has be no bleeding since they have been home, so that is a good sign. Noreen will be able to feed Angelica tonight and hopefully with the new tube she can gain some more weight because she is down to 79 pounds.
Something else that had been happening is, Angelica is falling out of bed. The hospital bed she has does not have the side rails. Noreen has been trying to get a new one for a week or two and not getting very far. I suggested for her to go get one of those bed rails that you just tuck under the mattress until this gets resolved. Hopefully Noreen will go get one tomorrow, because as fragile as Angelica is she could really get hurt if she falls to the ground.
Noreen and the entire family EXCEPT Angelica has been very sick with a range of things from stomach flue, to coughing. They all cleaned really good and did everything so that Angelica wouldn't get it, and they were successful. Good Job guys!
Some good news: Angelica is going to the youth day care center on Mondays & Fridays from 9am to 2pm :) She really likes it! Vanessa goes to preschool during that same time so Noreen will be able to start going to Ceragem and get some care for herself.
If you are able please go by and see Angelica (call first) she misses everyone soooooo much! If anyone can make some dinners for Noreen and Vanessa, that would be a great help. Please make them so they can go into the freezer, if needed.
Please go and sign Angelica prayer book and leave her messages at the house-602-862-1036, she loves getting both! And go see her as often as you can....
I'm going to start encouraging Noreen to get Angelica back to Life Teen nights. This is a great outlet for Angelica's spirit and she loved it!
I hope you are all well and I hear from you soon :)
God Bless,
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