Mom had a wonderful weekend. Her energy, strength and edurance are continue to increase. Mom, Poppie, and the rest of the family are being completely spoiled by Aunt Carol's culinary talents. They are all sleeping more soundly due to having happy and "full stomachs" these days. At least, Aunt Carol is making enough for left overs. Kimmy and I hope to enjoy some left-overs by the time we arrive next week. Unfortunely, Aunt Carol needs to get back to Boston on Friday this week. She and I once again will be passing the baton.
Mom is relaxing wonderfully since Aunt Carol arrived. Not just because of Aunt Carol's wonderful personality and awesome cooking. Aunt Carol began daily meditation, visualization, and imagery lessons with Mom. She recorded each session so Mom can access the sessions at any time. This will be a fun thing to do with Mom when Kimmy and I arrive next Monday, December 14th.
Mom, is progressing well medically. She is off her hard core medications now since last Saturday. Mom now is flushing her Hickman herself with some one standing by for assistance. What a shock,taking control, wink. We view this behaviour now as Mom is simply back to her normal self. Mom also is doing her exercises daily and is noticing her muscles are back. This makes Mom beam with excitement.
Well, today, Mom has a big day. She has her Visiting Nurse whom cleans & flushes the Hickman, checks all her vitals and draws blood today. The aid comes to assist with all Mom's personal hygene. Her Physical Therapist, Amy who is a dear friend of the family is over to keep Mom from overdoing it!
Mom is enjoying the next few days. This Thursday is her second Bone Biopsy. The results from this procedure and another blood drawing will supply her oncolocy Dr. enough information for Mom's next round of Chemo. Mom's attitude is excellent. She, as all of us, are anxious with the results. Mom knows and believes, no matter the results, she is strong physically and mentally and will be the one controlling her Leukemia.
I will post after Thursdays procedure for Mom. Until then, have a beautiful week.
Thank you for your endless loving support,
Karen
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Cheers to Aunt Carol! I wonder if she will be available to visit FL and help me and Debbie deal with our tweenage kids :-0 keep up the workout Aunt Ruthie (I can hear your enthusiasm from here).
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