Monday, November 23, 2009

Thankful


We are so very grateful for all the prayers and support that you have given my mother and my family over the past few months. Just to catch you up, she is doing really well and getting so much stronger every day. She has finished chemo and her tumor marker numbers have dropped significantly. For that we are thankful! She loves visitors and is really starting to get out and enjoy life again, so please feel free to call her and have a good visit. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Hitting the Home Stretch

My mom continues to improve. She is now trying to live on her own again and is doing wonderfully. While she would like some occasional company she sometimes doesn't feel up for entertaining. Anyone who visits might find her quieter and more contemplative than in the past. So if you would like to visit, maybe just stop by for lunch or a quick visit. We suggest calling ahead to ensure that the nurse isn't due to come or that she isn't too tired that day. Most of all, please make sure you are well. With the chemo, she can get very ill from a small cold. Phone calls are always appreciated!

Her tumor marker numbers continue to drop. This next round of chemo might be her last in this series. The doctor thinks that all the cancer cells that can be killed have been killed. We are discussing some other options for her continuing treatment but don't have any set plan yet. Mostly, we are excited that she is doing well and getting stronger every day. We are thankful that she is so much better. Hope you have a happy October!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Up and About

My mom is feeling better and is ready for some visitors. She loves the company but gets overwhelmed with too many visitors so please call ahead.

She seemed to come through this round of chemo a little stronger to us but she kept saying she wasn't ready for visitors and she is the boss. She enjoyed her birthday even though it was right after chemo and she didn't feel her best. She spent this last Saturday over at JeanAnn's house visiting and resting and she liked the change in scenery. She is doing great! Still very frail and fragile looking but I'm impressed with her drive. Several times I've found her sitting on the floor next to Connor just visiting with him. She is one amazing lady!