Mom had several difficult days this past week (tues-thurs were especially rough). On Thursday she was able to get her stomach drained from a tube inserted through her nose (not fun) and her abdomen drained of fluid (ascites). Her surgeon has determined that surgery will not be an option as it will not prove beneficial given her current situation. The surgery in question is very invasive and recovery is very difficult. The following couple of days after her stomach and abdomen were drained were much better, she was lucid and smiley and chipper. She even called home and requested that she have visitors!
Kendra will be flying in with little Gracie on Tuesday of this week and Kara is hoping to fly in on Friday and is trying hard to get a leave of absence from work and waiting on her passport renewal which should arrive any day. Kalie is already in North Bay along with aunt Jennie helping out and taking care of Dad, Jonan and making Mom feel like a million bucks.
Mom is such a spunky little thing and she is not going down without a tooth and nail fight...gotta love this awe-inspiring lady!
It is wonderful to be able to read your story as it unfolds. I have many fond memories of my time with your family and you mean so much to me. Renie really is "awe-inspiring" in her battle and I sense that just from your posts. Thank-you for allowing us to see into your hearts - the happy and the sad. love you all!
ReplyDeleteErin (Clark) Clayton