Friday, February 20, 2009
Happy Friday
So I've been waiting for my camera to come home so I can post a picture or two.
Soon.
I have one from last night when I had to wear a sombrero and be sung to at dinner...it was actually a good picture.
Some raccoon pics too...well anyway, soon.
Today I visited my mom at the hospital. She was getting blood and platelets at her request. Since that is all that is keeping her alive now, she is allowed to ask for it whenever she wants it. She keeps an eye on her counts each week and they were low. They seem to get lower faster now. It's to be expected.
While walking her to the bathroom, I remembered carrying my dad to the bathroom when I cared for him in his last month of life. I didn't just walk him, I carried him, he refused to wear a diaper and couldn't hold himself up at all. anyway, The carrying was getting to my back, so the nurse gave a catheter and once she did, he never stood up again, sat up or left his bed. So, I like that mom can still walk to the bathroom with just me as a backup...She said it was just to pick her up if she falls. She's funny.
Soon.
I have one from last night when I had to wear a sombrero and be sung to at dinner...it was actually a good picture.
Some raccoon pics too...well anyway, soon.
Today I visited my mom at the hospital. She was getting blood and platelets at her request. Since that is all that is keeping her alive now, she is allowed to ask for it whenever she wants it. She keeps an eye on her counts each week and they were low. They seem to get lower faster now. It's to be expected.
While walking her to the bathroom, I remembered carrying my dad to the bathroom when I cared for him in his last month of life. I didn't just walk him, I carried him, he refused to wear a diaper and couldn't hold himself up at all. anyway, The carrying was getting to my back, so the nurse gave a catheter and once she did, he never stood up again, sat up or left his bed. So, I like that mom can still walk to the bathroom with just me as a backup...She said it was just to pick her up if she falls. She's funny.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Mom
Mom and I a couple of years ago.Mom called today to let me know that there is nothing more that the oncologist can do for her leukemia other than the occasional blood transfusion to keep her going.
The body can only take so many blood transfusions before they stop working to sustain life and she has had them in the teens.
What do you say when your Mom calls to tell you she's dying...again?
You tell her that you love her and you keep doing what you're doing and visit more often.
Hug someone you love today...or call them...do it for the both of you.
Love to you all...hugs from me.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Oh it's happened...
I have a winner in the One World One Heart giveaway...
Commenter #192...
Jeraluna!
Commenter #192...
Jeraluna!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
A young life has ended ...
An eight year old boy named Kyle has lost his battle with a form of brain cancer.
His family has a blog set up and if you see it possible, it would be a nice gesture for you to leave them a comment to ease their pain at this time.
Thank you.
His family has a blog set up and if you see it possible, it would be a nice gesture for you to leave them a comment to ease their pain at this time.
Thank you.
