Funeral Services

We appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from all of Moms friends! Mom's Funeral service was very nice and well attended. Mom meant at alot to a alot of people and we thank them all for their concern and prayers.

God Bless,

Beth, Glenn & Michael Pinterich

Final Entry

Love and Thanks to All

Tuesday morning, Oct 28, at 8:40 Mom went to sleep peacefully in Jesus. Praise the Lord, Mom had the strength to go through this dark valley with dignity. She would want us to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and encouragement. As a Friend has said, "I know your Mom always put Jesus first and she has impacted my life in such a Godly way." We know Mom touched many people and because of this we are proud to be able to call her our Mom! Mom will be greatly missed by all whose lives she has touched.

Mom's services will be Sabbath, Nov. 1 at 3 pm at the Keene SDA Church. There will also be a visitation at the Rosser Funeral Home, 1664 W Henderson St, Cleburne, TX 76033, (817) 641-4800, Friday evening Oct 31st from 5 - 8 pm.

In Lieu of Flowers please support a scholarship fund which was started a couple of years ago in Mom's name. Please send donations to:

The Shirley Pinterich Endowment Scholarship
Southwestern Adventist University
Advancement Office
P.O. Box 567
Keene, Texas 76059

For more info on this Fund please call - 800-433-2240 or 817-202-6231

Another Move

Well it is time for Mom to make another move. The infection control Doctor called Michael on Wednesday and said that the blood culture showed that the staff infection in Mom's blood was still strong and that there was also a yeast infection in her blood. These two work together to fight the antibiotics. So the antibiotics are no longer effective, even though these are the strongest ones they use. The infection on the heart valve is what is keeping the infection going and Mom is not a candidate for open heart surgery to replace the valve. So the Doctor said that there is nothing else that can be done. Also the internal med Doctor agreed and it was suggested that hospice could be the next step. Yesterday the antibiotics were stopped. Today when Beth and I got here, Michael picked us up at the airport and went to Kindred. With Mom's severe illness and for her comfort, it was agreed that it would be best for Mom to go to a hospice house.

Mom has been moved to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House run by Community Hospice on the Huguley Hospital campus. The Phone Number is 817-615-2150 or 877-689-6889
The address is:
Emery J. Lilge Hospice House
310 Medpark Circle
Burleson, Tx 76028

Please pray for Mom's peace and comfort! Thank you all for your prayers!

More Blood

Mom is doing a little better her white blood count is lower almost normal. However she did get two more pints of blood this weekend. She is talking some days better than others. Beth and I are going down there this weekend to see what we can do. We will be there Oct 24th - Oct 28. Please keep praying for Mom!

Same Same

Mom is really doing about the same her white blood count is still 12,900. She is talking a little bit and seems comfortable. She is still on three antibiotics. Please Keep Praying!

Infection Continues

Mom's infection was back yesterday with the white blood count at 12,900. Today it was 12,100 and she is running a fever of 100.1 F. Her bedsore will be debrided (removes dead skin) of an area about 1-1/4" round and 3/16" deep. This will be done there at Kindred. She was only talking a little bit today and had a cramp in her leg. Please keep praying for her!

Photo op

Here is Mom after she had her hair

done this week. This is the first hair cut she has had in over 3 months!