A Brighter Day

Mom slept well last night. All day into the evening, Mom had an increase in energy, had a strong voice, had a small appetite and was in good spirits. Mom's medical status today; her blood counts were showing slight recovery, white blood cells were increasing, she is still on antibiotics, her vitals continue to be monitored throughout the day and is on a "regular diet."

Today, Mom and I early am sat together in her room chatting for almost 2 hours. We took two walks around the nurses station. This afternoon she did four laps and then rested. This evening Mom completed five laps and rested afterward. We completed five laps simply because she was chatting up a storm with all the Dr.'s and Nurses and lost track of her laps. I wasn't going to say anything. She is to do what ever she can at this point. Yup, glimpses of Mom are showing at this point.

I am very pleased that Mom ate in the am, ate in the afternoon and evening with me. Not her usual amount of food, but she is eating! All great news. Today, Mom got used to her hair being cut short and wearing a fleece hat and tomorrow I will be shaving her remaining hair off. Yup, she is going for the baby bald look. She is looking forward to not having to fuss with her hair falling out anymore.

Mom and I watched Dancing with the stars tonight. She and I really had fun laughing, critiquing and giving scores to the dancers. It was 10:20pm and Mom was finally winding down and ready for bed. I left her with a full stomach, moderately tired and mentally calm. She is mentally calm because Poppie's cardiology appointment today went very well. He received a report of "flying colors." All is on track two months post op. Poppie is gearing up to be the greatest "home care assistant" when Mom enters remission and is able to head home.

Thanks you all again for your continuous support, healing prayers and love.
Sleep Well,

Karen