Geneva Cruz asks for prayers as her mother Marilyn has tested for COVID-19.
The singer-actress reposted a photo of her sister Vanessa on Instagram yesterday, April 10, 2021, revealing the current COVID battle of her mother.
She wrote in the caption: "My family and I are asking all of you to pray for our dear mama, she caught the virus a week ago and needs all the Prayer Warriors of the world to help pray for her. She has hypertension and diabetes that’s why she’s been hit a bit hard."
Geneva also thanked her sister, who recently recovered from COVID-19 herself, for taking care of their mother.
"I'm grateful to my sis Vannessa for being our hero, personally taking care of mama despite already having a family of her own. We love and appreciate you, peks. Thanks to those who sent their love, help, and support."
In Vanessa's own Instagram page, she gave more details about their mother's current condition.
Marilyn spent her first week quarantined at home.
Vanessa wrote in her post uploaded on April 10: "My Mama is on her 7th day since onset of symptoms kaya mas hirap siya today. I know the feeling kasi pinagdaanan ko din yun when I had covid.
"Nagtaka ako kasi naging worse symptoms ko. Apparently, 5th-7th day pala pinaka mahirap kasi peak ng infection but it gets a little better after the 7th day. Hopefully, ganon din sa kanya.
"Kaya lang she has hypertension and borderline diabetes and senior citizen na. So I can imagine its way harder for her.
"My mama's oxygen saturation is low, hindi siya makakain and vomits when eating and drinking medicine. Madami pa naman siyang maintenance meds kaya lang hindi nya mainom kasi nasusuka siya.
"Thank God though kasi wala na siyang diarrhea since yesterday and she now has oxygen and IV fluids. I've given her IV antibiotics and plasil this evening."
Their doctor had already advised them to admit Marilyn to a hospital.
Vanessa thanked everyone who had shown them support so far: "This has been physically, emotionally and financially draining for everyone in our home. I am asking for prayers for our whole family esp my Mama. We are doing everything we can, but any help would come a long way...
"To those who already helped, you know who you are, thank you so much. May God reward you a thousand fold.
"Thank you so much. God bless you all and stay safe."
Geneva held a Facebook Live concert early today, April 11.
This served as a fundraising concert for her mother.