Thanks all: nicola, ISLH, Jet, FIB, Jenny and Sheila. BA - I like the baseball icon - I need to figure out how to add one. And thanks for posting - getting your 'final' decree must have sucked. TJ, thanks.
I am tired of this thread so I will close with good news. Your prayers really helped. If only they would work to restore my M. Or maybe they are working - leading me in a different direction?
Mom is doing better. They decided to move her to rehab today. Unknown for how long.
Good past few days: the doc tried some new mouth treatment and it cleared up the sores. Mom then starting eating some, so they took her off the IV food to increase her appetite. She is eating better now, but still not enough. She is still giving the folks a hard time about all the pills she has to take. The doc is concerned because she will need meds for a very long time yet and she has to take them. Mom feels better but is still weak.
Other updates: The pneumonia is still improving. All other tests came back negative. The growth in her abdominal area is a tumor but not cancer. It is okay for now but may require removal later if it gets any larger because it may then cause her pain. However there is a surgery risk.
The doctors told me that they are concerned about her living alone any longer; she will need assistance with medicines and eating. The doctors suggest a nursing home. I have yet to figure out what she will do.
I have been sick past few days; missed work. The stress is too much for me right now and the weather is cold.
Thanks again. This is a special place with special people.
