I am sorry that I have not written lately. Mom is still in Indiana Hospital, but is to be released today (Monday) to go HOME! Warren Road, home. There had been discussion on a nursing home and rehab, but she has been doing great, has no tubes, eating, walking the halls and her own bed and couch will be just fine.
She has been in the hospital 9 days! It has been a long road for sure. Dad and Aunt Marilyn had taken turns staying the night and Jeannie has been there during the day too.
Mom is no longer on the Morphine! Her blood counts are normal. Tissue is healing. She has been hungry! These are all amazing hurdles that she has overcome. With the type and location of her cancer, it has been hard to answer the simple question, "how is your mom doing?" This is my new blanket statement: "The prognosis of her cancer seems good, with a high percentage that this is curable. However, the side effects of the chemo, radiation and pain meds have been incredibly rough on her effecting her physically and mentally. Her scheduled chemo and radiation are over and we have a few more weeks to wait before further testing can be done to see how treatment worked on the tumor."
We are all ready for home care and everything that will bring.
I was there last week when a family friend stopped by. She said that it is hard for her to read this blog because she needs a lot of time and a box of tissues close by. I am sorry if anything I have said has been upsetting or stories too long. Please know that my intent has never been to make anyone sad. It is hard when you are going through this with a loved one to know what to say and what not to say. It is difficult when someone asks how things are going not to go into medicine names and lab numbers. I struggle with what I am to say and what not to say and to be sensitive to all. I pray that my words are used to God's Glory in everything I do, in my daily life and on this blog for my mom. It is not an easy thing to go through and we are so grateful for God's grace, sacrifice on the cross and hope for TOMORROW!
I think you are writing well, dear, and you've found a nice balance in how much to share. I'm so glad to receive word of news...been checking compulsively for updates for a few days. So happy to hear things are looking up. Praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteSarah Bosse
You are so right Molly; it is not easy going through this with your loved one. The person that is sick has one thing to concentrate on: Getting well. The person's care team has to take care of everything else...and "everything" is a LOT!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting and keeping us up to date.
Prayers continue!
Mary Ann K.
The thought that we have about all Gingie's family is that you are all carrying burdens that those of us from afar can only hope to lift somewhat in prayer.
ReplyDeleteShe is blessed to have those that are loving and serving her...Thank you so much for giving us this link and we wish we could do more.
In Christ, Frank from Maine