Mom was told a week after she completed the chemo she’d begin to feel better. Yesterday she didn’t vomit for the first time, nor was she even nauseous. This has continued today, so I’m confident she’s turned that corner ahead of schedule.
Yesterday, for the first time she was awake all day, rather than dozing every two hours. She slept in until 8:30am for the first time, rather than sleeping restlessly and waking at 6am. She’s eating “heartily” vs. me forcing her to take a few bites. It helps when you’re not throwing up everything you swallow.
Yesterday, for the first time mom got on the web, checked Facebook messages and paid bills. Today she watched TV dramas rather than “mindless” cooking, decorating and talent shows, though I now understand the competitive drama of this entertainment form since I love sharing time with my wife.
Yesterday, mom stopped taking most as needed meds to control nausea and is more than halfway through withdrawing from her pain narcotic, which I’m sure, contributes to her clear-headedness.
This is all good news, for which we thank God. Please continue to pray that mom’s immune system continues to strengthen, the chemo continues to be efficacious in eradicating tumors and the grace of God fills her with peace and joy which we recognize as essential to the healing process.
We also thank each of you for your support. Most of all for the encouraging emails, cards and calls. Since the last family update I added 150+ names to the update list and each of the siblings are posting on Facebook, which is bringing a flood of new heartening responses.
Mom and I are overwhelmed by responses from friends we’ve not connected with in nearly 40 years, as well as from more recent friends throughout the world. We hope to be able to respond personally to everyone, but that may take a while. Know that each little kindness, in word or deed, is appreciated and is bearing physical, emotional and spiritual fruit.
Finally, a friend is helping create a Paypal donation site to cover medical deductibles. Medicare pays most costs and we’ve been able to pay for medicine and auxiliary items, but mom closed her “bookstore” and I’ve curtailed consulting. Meals and store gift cards meet food costs, but Medical only kicks after deductibles are paid. Help in this area would be appreciated. When I get details, I’ll send them to those who’ve asked how they can help.