First of all, many thanks to all of you for your prayers regarding our Mom's health situation. It is difficult to give updates lately because it seems like we are on "roller coaster"-- or like my sister has said, "It's feast or famine" with news about Mom. Lately it seems like our Mom is either having these critical care episodes or having good periods of recovery.
With this in mind, I can report that Mom (Alice, Grandma, Aunt) is doing somewhat better than the last update. Her blood pressure is stable and her white cells are coming up a bit (the last I heard they were at 4-- still dangerously low). After an afternoon visit today, Tom said that Mom remained very weak and sedentary in her bed, but was alert and conversational (although difficult through her trache). It was also nice that the Towners, from First Baptist of Elgin, were able to visit Mom today at the UC. As a caution, we still need to be careful that she has time to sleep and is free from exposure to germs and viruses.
This evening they moved Mom out of the ICU and back into her normal floor area. The UC Oncology department has indicated that they will give Mom an extra week to heal, and then, hopefully, continue her cancer treatments-- even working in the two lost days from last week. Certainly all of this is contingent upon her recovery. Please continue your steadfast prayers for our Mom. Even in her frail condition, I know that she can feel your love, concern, and prayer through Christ, our Lord.
Please feel free to post your thoughts on this blog site (the "comments" section). I know she will eventually read them. As a friend, former student, or relative, your posts really do encourage her. Thanks! JT:)
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