It has been over a month since the last post and I hardly know what to share at this point. Mom has been in almost constant pain. I will see if I can catch up chronologically with the physical and emotional struggles she has had.
We were thrilled with the news that she didn't have tumors in her brain, but the pain in her back continued to bother her. She was having a hard time making it through her days at school. She started a new chemo drug that is really aggressive and has more intense side effects. Nausea is probably the most intense, but with all the pain meds she was experiencing dry mouth, constipation, fatigue. You name it she was experiencing it. It was taking a toll.
The district office invited her in to talk about her options: it boiled down to the point that if she didn't want a lapse in her benefits and could continue to receive some income that she should "quit immediately." That decision just about broke her heart. She is very loyal to the 1st graders and I will be surprised if you don't catch her volunteering.
Over the course of the last week we had appointments with the oncologist and radiologist to discuss how to manage the pain and why there was so much pain. The radiologist ordered an MRI on her L3 area and we were surprised to learn that there is a crack. I didn't hear the options, but they have to do with adhesive or radiation. We will learn more this week.
Needless to say, anyone in constant pain is going to have really rough days. We pray that mom will find some relief. She has decisions to make about her current treatment plan and we know that she will do what is best for her.
Thank you always for your continued prayers and support.
Val
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Love you Jill!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry it's been an especially difficult month!! Prayers are being said here in Texas for you, Jill!
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you and your family. Love Helen
ReplyDeleteAlways in our prayers. Love Nancy and Dean
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are heavy. We will continue to pray for you all. Love, John and Susan
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Jill! I love and miss you;-) You can volunteer (teach!) in my classroom anytime! I hope you have pain relief soon~ Love, Darlene Mertin
ReplyDeleteLove you Jill. Your streangth, love, and determination have always inspired me and always will. You are nothing but Gold in all aspects of life!
ReplyDeleteLOL Brother Bry
ReplyDeleteJill- I am so sad to hear that you are having a rough time right now. I know that stepping-out of the classroom is hard for you but everything will be okay. You have served and pushed yourself there far more than anyone would have expected you to. I pray that you will find peace and that you will take this time for yourself to focus on healing. My heart aches for you. I am so sad to hear you are in so much pain, it breaks ones spirits so quickly. Just know that there are so many of us praying for you and pleading for your recovery. -Natalie
ReplyDeleteThinking of you so much. Love to you. Linda
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping at school on Thursday! It was so great to know that you could be there as long or as little as desired. We love you and appreciate you! Megan
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