Sleepng Beauty

I just spoke with Mom, Friday and today are sleepy days.
Thursday night she was up every hour and so she slept most of the day yesterday.
She was up every hour again last night, so at 11:00 this morning she was sleeping again when I called.

She is having a response to the meds this time that is causing her to be really tired. It frustrates her a bit, but we are thankful it is this side effect and not the nausea, confusion and pain of round one and two. In round 3, she had experienced almost three weeks of feeling good before the chemo. This time she was back in after only about a week of feeling better. I think we just can't have expectations that they will be one way or the other. They are what they are, and we will just pray her through them. Mom says Dad slept well last night and he is making it through the boredom. :)

Troy, Maria, Sadie and Nate are coming to see Grandma and Grandpa today, so Mom is wanting to get the napping out of the way so she can stay awake for the kids.

On an unrelated note, we had the benefit meeting last night.
It went well and we again want to thank everyone who attended and are helping.
Stephanie Floth and Debbie Grose are doing an amazing job, as well as Dayla Foster, Matt Foster and Deb Parnham. We as a family are so blessed by your labor of love in service and support to Mom and Dad.

Many of you have asked what the needs are to this point and honestly this is the best form of communication I have, so I will share it here if you would indulge me.
It looks like donations of procurement items are still a big need. We were told these usually get done over a 9 month period. This is being attacked in a 3+ month period. We heard of some of the donations last night. Some from businesses and services, while others are offering donations, and "theme" baskets, gift certificates and catered dinners, to free consultations and more. If you know of anyone who may know Mom and Dad or be able to donate something, would you consider mentioning this benefit to them? They can log onto the blog and click on the link to the right of the posts at the bottom that says "Email Carmen about the benefit".
She is forwarding all information to the appropriate Team Leader in each category.

We also have a huge need for non refrigerated desserts to be donated for the benefit. Pies, cakes etc. The health department won't allow any refrigerated items such as cheesecake and pudding pies etc. If you are able to help in this area at all, again please email Carmen at the link to the right of the blog and Carmen will forward it to the Team Leader in charge of desserts. This will help her track what we have and what may be coming in.

The benefit is scheduled for September 13 and our next meeting is Friday August 22nd at 7:00pm.

We appreciate you and thank you for your love and support of Mom and Dad.

With love,
Kimberly