Momma Ruthie smiled this morning seeing a blanket a snow on the ground. Seeing the next season arrive helps her feel happy and alive. Mom is "planning on seeing the four seasons for years to come." Yes, despite all that is going on with Mom's health she is looking forward to enjoying life to its fullest with Poppie. Yesterday, they were looking through a Travel magazine to pick out their next cruise.
Yesterday, Mom, Poppie and I had an appointment with her primary Oncologist, Dr. Deborah Mulford. The visit went well and Mom felt very comfortable and at ease with her. Dr. Mulford gave Mom a thorough consult and physical. Mom had her blood drawn, and we were shown how to properly water proof her Hickman for showers. The Dr. went over all of Mom's present medications, explained what we can expect for the next several weeks and got a clear idea of Mom's personality.
Mom is having her second Bone Biopsy December 10th, Thursday at 3pm. The results of the procedure combined with Mom's blood results will determine the next course of treatment care. It is very clear that Mom is looking at repeated Chemo treatments. On December 15th, Tuesday at 3:30pm Mom has her follow up and Chemo Plan presented by Dr. Mulford. Thumbs up that we are moving forward to keep Mom around and as healthy as possible.
Today, I will be spoiling Mom with a spa day. She is so excited for her first shower at home, a pedicure, a manicure and a massage. We will also be starting a new breathing and exercise program today. I am sure she will sleep well tonight, wink.
Have a beautiful day. Please think of one way to spoil yourself today. You deserve it!
Lots of love and Hugs,
Karen
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A spa day, how wonderful........
ReplyDeleteI have two minutes before going to aqua size, so i just want to say keep up the positive thinking my Ruth..
Continue to have a wonderful week.
Hey, Karen, mom forgot to tell you to bring her "winter" wardrobe up from down in the basement, ha ha .
Love to all,
Renee
A spa day? That sounds wonderful!! I hope that Rithie enjoyed her and day and is feeling better. I wanted you to know that the Benz family is thinking of all of you and praying for the best! I love your blog and lok forward to hearing more positive things!
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Aimee, Mike, Trenton and Dakota (in Chicago!!)
oops...Ruthie!! Sorry for the typo....Dakota is trying to help me type!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting news! Thanks Karen for keeping us so up to date. Hope you are doing well and staying healthy as well. Love to you, Ruthie and Poppie. Miss you!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Jessie, Ronny and Kenzie
Keep up the spirits!!! Sending positive thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteLove,
John & Denise