Maureen Fagan
August 11
***Written by Brant Fagan, Adeline’s dad:
September 19, 2020, 4:24 AM Central Time
The time the world stopped for a moment and will never be the same. Our beautiful daughter, sister, friend, physician, Adeline Marie Fagan, MD passed away.
We want to sincerely thank all who supported Adeline and us through this difficult time. You were all there cheering and praying and crying. The number of well wishes and caring people humbles us. Even in this darkest of times, there are good people willing to share a piece of themselves for the sake of another. If you can do one thing, be an “Adeline” in the world. Be passionate about helping others less fortunate, have a smile on your face, a laugh in your heart, and a Disney tune on your lips.
We love you, Adeline, with all our hearts. ♥️ _____________________________________________
So you know what happened: Adeline was doing wonderfully for the last few days. Last night was no different. Around 10:00 we called and got a good report. As we settled down for the night 30 minutes later, the phone rang – Houston, TX. There was a problem and we needed to decide about performing a procedure to relieve the pressure of a massive brain bleed. The nurse came into her room for a routine task and noticed Adeline was not responsive. They immediately rushed her for a CT scan which showed the extent of the damage. The neurosurgeon said it was a “1 in a million” chance she would even survive the procedure, but that Adeline would have several severe cognitive and sensory limitations if she did survive. Of that the doctor was sure. Everyone was crushed by the events, the nurses, the doctors, and, of course, us. The doctor said they have seen this type of event in COVID patients that spend time on ECMO. The vascular system is also compromised by the virus, resulting in bleeds. We spent the remaining minutes hugging, comforting, and talking to Adeline. And then the world stopped…***
As many of you know, I have three sisters. My second oldest sister, Adeline, is a doctor. She lives in Texas, where she was beginning her second year of residency when she contracted COVID-19. What started out as flu-like symptoms have escalated to a 4 weeks hospital stay, that is currently ongoing. Last week Adeline took a turn for the worse and was put on life support. She is currently hooked up to a ventilator, which breaths for her, and an ECMO machine, that oxygenates her blood.
My goal in posting this is to raise awareness. Every day I see posts and tweets about how COVID is a hoax, no deadlier than the flu, and that the government telling you to wear a mask is about control and not safety. But this virus is not a joke. Adeline is twenty-eight years old. She was young, healthy, and strong. As a doctor working closely with patients, she followed every safety protocol and procedure put forth by the CDC. SHE STILL GOT SICK.
Adeline has always been a fighter and now, helped by everyone’s prayers and the team of doctors at her hospital, she is fighting every day for her life. Adeline’s case is a lesson for everyone. Wear a mask. Social distance. Stay home if you can. You just might save a life. You just might be able to save someone like Adeline.
**If you would like more information on Adeline’s journey please visit her GoFundMe page. Any donations are greatly appreciated. If you can not donate we appreciate your thoughts and prayers.** gf.me/u/yppqqi
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