This morning it was raining so bad. Todd drove Haidyn and I over to mom's to pick her up. We got breakfast on the way and mama sat in the back with Haidyn and I so she could talk to her on the way. When we got to the clinic we all said a prayer together. Mom said she was physically sick and tired but emotionally never stronger or more brave. I was so proud of her.
Tricia told me Wednesday night that she had her chemo upstairs at the West Clinic and mom would be down stairs so she would not get her favorite nurses. Tricia called me about 10 and told me that Patti, Tricia's best friend who sat through all her treatments with her, was already with mom this morning. She said that her favorite upstairs nurse happen to be working down stairs and was mom's nurse. Patti, Tricia, mom and the nurse sat together till Ken came later. Now that friends is a blessing. God was really looking over mom in every way he can reassure her.
They didn't get home till about 6:15pm. It was a really long day. I got Haidyn to cooperate and we got her Halloween pics taken this morning so I could surprise my mom with them. I went to their house and changed her sheets, did a couple loads of laundry, and cleaned her garden tub so she can take a bath when she gets ready to relax. Daniel and Todd got all the groceries moved from the old fridge to the new one and got the old one out in the garage for them. They were very pleased with their new fridge! I loved seeing their reaction to the fridge, all the cleaning, the flowers and the pictures of Haidyn. There were also atleast 12 new cards in the mail box today too. Amazing!
Ken got mom some dinner while I finished cleaning. Mom held Haidyn and they both relaxed till mom fell asleep. I put Haidyn back in her sling and finished up with Ken relaxed too. I asked mom how she felt and all she could say was tired and drugged. I think that would mean it was a pretty good day because their were no complaints.
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE PRAYERS AND MORE! Please continue to pray that she will have a tolerable weekend and these drugs will be gentle on her and aggressive to the cancer. God has blessed us in so many ways. The text messages, phone calls and Facebook comments all day has encouraged me so much. I love all of you for loving my mom so much and for having such faith in the power of God. God is good always!
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It sounds as if today went even better than expected. Being blessed with extraordinary nurses was a BIG + . Bless you, sweet Emily, for working so hard to make your mom and Ken comfortable when they came home. Joan, you have begun the fight and you have so many fans. We are not watching this fight from the sidelines. We are in it with you. Love you. Barbara Peck
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your Mom has such love all around her. You are so wonderful to make things so nice for her to come home to. Daughters Rock!
ReplyDeleteTodd I am so proud of you to be there as well and getting that new frig all ready for all the loving food. Love you,
Dianna
Your mom did great today. I hope she has a good night. I'll be in touch.
ReplyDeleteTricia
Praise God! I know it's been awful wet.... but if we think about what rain does it's sort of apporiate. We've been praying for God to rain down his healing power on Joan. =0)
ReplyDeleteHe is the source of Power...We know He can and does Heal and that He loves Joan. He will care for Joan just as a New Mother cares for her Baby.
Only He wrote the book ... so He alone has ALL the answers. Aren't we glad we know we can Trust Him!?!
You will all remain in our prayers. We love you.
John & Susie
We pray for you as you take your chemo. One thought that was very comforting to me was that "even the very hairs of your head are all numbered."
ReplyDeleteRemember, your mother is strong. She will also draw strength from God as well as those she loves. The next few days may be a little rocky, but meds can help with the side effects. Don't be afraid for her to take them or call the Dr. if needed. That's what they're there for. My most fervant prayers, Meleia
ReplyDeleteThough miles separate us, physically speaking, we're close in heart and keeping all of you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all.
Ray, Bob, Linda, & Family