She was attacked by bulldogs while on her way home from a neighbor's house. 
It's been a long road for her and her family, but especially for her. They 
had to airlift her to the hospital from the property where she was attacked. 
I think they put the bulldogs to sleep after that, but I can't be sure.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "VIRGIE UNDERWOOD" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: Mariah update


> Hi Kim,
> I think I missed the message about Mariah.  I am glad she is doing better 
> but I don't know what happened to her.  I am praying for her as well and 
> for you too.
> Hugs and blessings,
>
> Virgie and Lady Hoshi
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kim Etheridge" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 11:43 PM
> Subject: Mariah update
>
>
>> Here is an update on Mariah's progress.
>>
>> Dear Friends,
>>          I am so sorry that I have not done an update on Mariah in the 
>> last
>> few days but there has not been much change to talk about and Mariah was
>> just sleeping most of the time.
>>          I have plenty to tell now though.  Mariah started making 
>> progress
>> around Christmas Eve; they were able to take her off the respirator
>> yesterday and today they took her off of oxygen.  She is now breathing
>> completely on her own.  They are still giving breathing treatments but 
>> that
>> is just to help her get strong.  Therapy started today with the tilt 
>> table
>> to put weight back to Mariah's legs.  This is a long and painful road but
>> one we must travel to continue forward.  We have not had any fever in the
>> last three days so they will start taking her off of antibiotics now one 
>> at
>> a time.  We were told today that Mariah can have anything she wants to 
>> eat
>> now but we have to go slow as not to give her stomach too much at one 
>> time.
>> I would like to thank everyone for the cards, gifts, prayers and e-mails;
>> this helped Barry and I get through the holiday season.  We have much to 
>> be
>> thankful for and every day is precious.  Thank you so much for your 
>> support.
>>
>> Sylvia & Barry Carver
>>
>