Special Time

Hi All - Jenni here. Val asked me to update the blog tonight. We've had a few days with ups and downs but Mom is so strong and continues to inspire all of us with her courage.

She arrived home from the hospital on Friday around noon and had a decent night although sleep is very difficult for her because the bleeding just will not stop. Saturday she had what she described as a "great day" - she felt pretty good despite the continued bleeding, we were able to manage her pain with consistent medication and she spent the day with a few visits and some good movies.

One of the visits was from some of the first grade moms and teachers who delivered a BEAUTIFUL QUILT with colorful fabric, handprints from all the first graders and a neat poem. Mom LOVED it!!!

Last night however, was a very difficult one and she got very little sleep and the bleeding still continues. Today has been a continuation of nausea, vomiting, a fever and lots more bleeding. Due to a lack of sleep and perhaps a lack of oxygen to the brain, Mom has been keeping us somewhat entertained with random comments here and there. We had a hospice nurse come in this morning to check her vitals and to help us monitor her - Gina (the nurse) was very helpful in talking us through what is to come.

While, as a family, we are aware that these are our final days with Mom, we all recognize what a special gift time really is.

Many thanks to all who continue to fast and pray for Mom. She has requested that we pray for her bleeding to stop so that she can receive desperately needed rest.

We know that so many love Mom and would like to express that love to her. We are hoping to give Mom the time that she needs to rest so please call ahead before stopping by. Val's contact info is listed below. Thank you!