Today wasn't easy, but it was full of blessings. Visiting Nurses came and taught both Daddy and Mama's good friend Judy Panco all the steps to access her port and to give Mama her antibiotics and flush the line. The case workers were able to give a lot of good advise and help. Because of their help and training, Daddy didn't have to take Mama back to Seattle today. Tonight was Daddy's first time on his own to give the antibiotic. Mama said Daddy did a good job. Daddy said Judy and Mama were good moral support. :) Judy will be Daddy's backup in case he is unable to give the antibiotic. Thank you so much Judy. That is a HUGE blessing.
Our sweet friend Shawn Apperson is a nurse. She has offered to come and give Mama her shots each night. When she gives the shots, it doesn't hurt as bad. Thank you Shawn for your gift of love and time. You are a true blessing.
Mama was able to keep more fluids and food down today. Thank you to Linda Riveness for the homemade Potato soup. Mom enjoyed it for lunch today. Thank you also to Auntie Edna for the Egg Flower soup from Ocean Sky tonight. Mama said they both tasted so good. (That's good news! Nothing has been tasting good.) The sores in Mama's mouth and throat are getting a little better this evening. She has to continue to rinse her mouth with a solution to help with the pain. The medications seem to be working better together and her nausea is also getting better.
Mama's hair was coming out in large pieces. Her scalp is so sensitive that it hurt to even touch her hair. Today Aunt Sherry went up and sheered Mama's hair off. Her head now has some relief with her hair gone. Thank you Auntie Sherry for coming up in the middle of your work day to take care of Mama in the comfort of her home. We love and appreciate you so much. Mama got a quick visit from a new found friend who is now moving to Alaska. She was very happy that she was able to say goodbye and to make sure they will be able to keep in touch. Prayers are being answered! Thank you Lord!
With love,
Carmen
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HEY SIS,
I AM SO GLAD THAT IN THE MIDST OF THIS STRIFE, LITTLE BLESSINGS CONTINUE TO COME. FOR SOME RELIEF FROM THE NAUSEA AND MOUTH PAIN. FOR THE HAIRCUT THAT WILL GIVE YOU RELIEF BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. FOR WARREN AND JUDE BEING ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THE ANTIBIOTICS SO THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO BACK AND FORTH TO SEATTLE ALL THE TIME.FOR THE NURSE TO GIVE YOU THE EVENING SHOT, FOR THE SOUP THAT TASTED GOOD TO YOU AND EVEN STAYED DOWN!!!! YEHAAAAAAA
AND I AM SO THANKFUL ALSO THAT I AM GETTING OVER MY STUFF AND AM GOING TO BE ABLE TO COME AND SEE YOU, I CAN HARDLY WAIT. MY NOT BEING ABLE TO COME, HAS BEEN LIKE TRYING TO HOLD BACK A PACK OF WILD MULES!!! SO LOOK OUT! I AM ABOUT TO SET THEM FREE! HA
BUT I PROMISE YOU, I WILL BE QUIET AND TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU. I WILL EVEN BE KIND TO OLD WHAT'S HIS FACE. OH MANNN!!!! THE STUFF WE PROMISE WHEN WE ARE DESPERATE!! HA
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOUR LITTLE FACE IN PERSON.TO JUST TOUCH YOU, TO SIT QUIETLY WITH YOU. AND I PROMISE THAT I WILL NOT SING TO YOU. OH NO!!! AND I WILL NOT LET WARREN SING EITHER!! OH YEAH I FORGOT I AM GOING TO BE NICE TO HIM. (for now:)
SAY HEY TO THE KIDS AND BABES.
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DEE!!!!!!!
djkz
Dear Deva,
I feel like I'm on Mars with Jerry--so far away. But I guess if I have to be on Mars, I'm glad Jerry's there, too, because he's so fun and loving to be around! (I love it that we're in this family together!) We love you so much and we're praying continuously for you and Warren and the rest of your sweet family. Karl and Candi
My Dear Cousin Deva,
Hi there sweet one, I certainly hope that you are feeling much better now, after having your medicine adjusted and changed? I really feel for your fine husband Warren and all of your family! I had to go through this same problem and emotional feelings, on two different occasions prior to my dear wife Mary passing away! It
is certainly something that one could do without, although while taking care of my dear wife, I truly believe that we both found a greater love, and cared for each other much more than ever before!
Here is a bit of scripture that I feel might be suitable for your situation:
"Our hope for you is firm,for we know that as you share in the sufferering, you also share in the encouragement.
2 Corinthians 1:7
I also ran across a bit of poetry, that I hope will help to comfort you? It is call; "God's Healing Grace!"
GOD'S HEALING GRACE
When illness comes your way,
Don't fill your heart with fear,
Just put your faith in God,
For you know He's always near.
When you kneel to Him in prayer,
He will teach you how to cope,
For when you put your trust in him,
Your faith will give you hope.
Your strength and hope will never die
If you nourish it with faith,
And God will fill you with His love
And bless you with His grace.
My sweet Cousin Deva, I thought that the pictures of you and your family, that were posted on your blog, were just wonderful! We will all continue to pray for you, and ask the Almighty to bless, help, and make you strong and healthy once again! I love you, and you will always be my little white haired girl, that peaks around the kitchen door! JCW
Dearest Ladeva, Warren and Family,
I want you to know that I am available for any nursing duties you might need. I am not the kind of person to call or just drop by because I know how worn out you all are and I'm afraid that I will interupt any quiet time you might have and need. I remember when Jim was ill. But please let me know if you need anything at all.
Love & Peace, Wanda B
DEAR DEV:
IT IS SOOOOOO GOOD TO HAVE YOU HOME.WHAT A WONDERFUL BLESSING, IF THEY WILL ALLOW YOU TO HAVE YOUR CHEMO AT HOME. WE WILL BE PRAYING THAT IT GOES THAT WAY. BOY, THERE ISN'T ANYTHING TO SAY, AFTER JOHNNY'POEM. I WAS BLESSED BY IT TOO. I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF COMPANY THIS WEEKEND, SO I AM GONG TO TRY..... TO STAY AWAY. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND YOU ARE SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR LIVE'S. CALL ME IF I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR YOU.LOVE EDDIE
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