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We Should Know More Soon

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Like many of you, I have been thinking of asiangrrlMN (aka Minna) since John’s post went up yesterday.

I just checked Caring Bridge, and I see that they took Minna for the MRI at 5:30, so her family should know more soon.  I think that was 5:30 central time.  asiangrrlMN was always a light here on Balloon Juice, and though I don’t tweet or do Facebook, it’s pretty clear that it’s true everywhere she goes.

Let’s send some light her way.

 

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  3. 3.

    Aimai

    I have not been able to stop thinking about her and her family since I saw the news. I am hoping for some good news. It’s too cruel otherwise. She is such a lovely person.

  4. 4.

    JMG

    I cannot say I am as familiar with her as others here, but she has every good wish I have and if there’s something more concrete than that to do I will jump to the head of the line.

  5. 5.

    mali muso

    I’m not religious but I am certainly holding her in my thoughts. Sending my wishes for the best possible outcome.

  6. 6.

    Morzer

    Hoping for the very best for Minna. When she recovers – and I am very deliberately saying when, not if – I hope we can have some sort of celebratory thread in her honor.

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    scav

    She is indeed memorable — definitely has all our thoughts.  All our chainsaws as necessary too, rusty or otherwise.

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    Yutsano

    @Aimai: ​ I do not know if she was active on any other boards outside of BJ but if you know any former Juicers on LGM I certainly would appreciate you spreading the word if you haven’t already.

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    Suzanne

    I’ve been thinking about Minna all day. She’s so awesome. Very best wishes and thoughts for her.

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    Lyrebird

    @stinger: ​
     
    Fourth! Which is not an auspicious number in some countries some Asian Grrrls come from, so I hope there’s a five soon. More seriously, sending all the good wishes to Minna for a full and steady recovery.

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    WaterGirl

    Well, fuck.

    Journal Entry by Steven Hong — 8 hours ago

    11:00pm MRI doesn’t show good results. She had an ischemic stroke as a result of the cardiac arrest.

    mri results show ischemic stroke in the right MCA area. It’s well defined, 3x4x3cm and a small bleed from it.

    This area of the brain controls motor functions

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    WaterGirl

    OT, but I will add this here in case anyone hasn’t seen it yet.

    Journal Entry by Steven Hong — 11pm Tuesday night

    11:00pm MRI doesn’t show good results. She had an ischemic stroke as a result of the cardiac arrest.

    mri results show ischemic stroke in the right MCA area. It’s well defined, 3x4x3cm and a small bleed from it.

    This area of the brain controls motor functions.

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    Journal Entry by Steven Hong – 4pm today:

    10:00am When I got there this morning, she was moving her head and arms and a little of her legs. The nurse said this really isn’t a sign and to not read too much into it. Two social workers stopped by today to chat and get to know Minna a little bit more.

    One of the doctors on the neurologist’s team stopped by to chat and she was explaining a little more about strokes to me. Other than that, we are setting up a care meeting for Friday when my parents will arrive.

    Today’s care nurse said that it’s only been 5 days and we need to give her time.

    I did zoom call with my parents, and Kathleen. Thanks for all the well wishes.

  26. 26.

    Steven hong

    Brother here giving the latest update.

     

    7:10 pm Here at the hospital, and she is responsive to commands. She can open her eyes and squeeze finger, and answer questions with a nod or shake of the head. This is positive news.! Was able to zoom call with Julie and Ian.

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