Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. I know many of you have contacted me for an update. Mom is still pain free! The shunt seems to be working to keep the pressure down. Unfortunately now her blood platelet level and hemoglobin levels are very low. She had to have a transfusion yesterday. She will go back to the doctor tomorrow morning, they will test the blood levels again. Hopefully, the platelet level will hold. They are not sure what is driving the reduction of platelets, they have taken her off some of her medications in hopes that that may be the cause. She is scheduled for a chemo treatment Monday.
She has also being treated for slight pneumonia, which is from the surgery. She is still very tired but has had a few great visits with friends and family. She has started physical and occupational therapies which will hopefully help her maintain some strength (physically and mentally).
My dad is taking amazing care of her! He rarely leaves her side, but we are trying to get him back to the gym and he even go to go golfing this week. He is so encouraging and loving toward her. It is wonderful to see how much love they have for each other!
Thank you for the meals, flowers, cards and prayers!
Please pray for stable blood levels and physical strength to continue chemotherapy.
So thankful to hear your mom is pain free in the midst of all the procedures and all she is enduring. I am moved by your dad's caring and yes, it would be good for him to get out a bit. Please take care of yourself also. The women continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteAlways praying and believing in our Great God! Please give my Auntie a big hug and tell her I love her sooo much. Trying to plan a visit soon with my mom, just got to work out a weekend that works for us all. Love and miss you all, Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteLove Shan (Bill, Will, Taylor & Tanner)
I'm glad to hear that the pain has subsided and that Kathy is home resting. I continue to pray daily and am hoping to see you soon. Your compassion and love for one another is an inspiration. It has caused me to stop and reflect many times! XXOO
ReplyDeleteThank you Mandy, I will continue to pray. I had hoped that Shannon and I could get down to see your mom the wk end of the 28th but it doesn't look likely. Not a day goes by that Kathy isn't on my mind. I had a nice conversation with your Dad. It is such a blessing that so many people are helping out. Please give her and your dad my love MIss you so much.
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