Well it's Thursday morning and I thought I would just update you on Mom's last few days.
She came up on Tuesday and was having some difficulty with her hair falling out from the last round of chemo. Her hair had grown out to about 1 1/2" all over and had come back in dark and wavy.
It was really frustrating for her though as it was starting to rapidly fall out and she was getting hair all over her clothes and hats. One of the things that happens is that as the hair comes out the scalp becomes very tender. When she would lay her head back on the pillow it would be very tender and uncomfortable from the hair that is still there and it feels like it's poking her tender scalp.
Yesterday Mom had a sweet nurse named Lea. She is a breast cancer survivor and has been through chemo and hair loss. She was really sweet and understanding and offered to shave Mom's hair for her. Even though it is sad to lose her hair, she felt so much better to lay her head back on her pillow and be able to relax without discomfort.
Last night was a complete joke as far as sleeping is concerned. From the pumps screaming all night, new meds coming at midnight, 1:00 am, 4:30 and numerous other interruptions she got sporadic, light sleep. I'm hoping she can catch some sleep today.
We are grateful however that she does not have any uncontrolled nausea and is just battling a persistent headache.
Will keep you updated as we continue the countdown to discharge.
Much love and gratitude,
Kimberly and family
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I wrote a long note yesterday, and then it got lost in cyber space.... Just know that we love you and we are praying and I have you out on our prayer chain once again. A buzz cut -- I wonder how I would look with one? Would my hair come in darker and wavy? It isn't the hairs on my head that bother me so much as those pesky ones on my chin and upper lip...... I don't think there is ANYTHING you can do about those as you get older --- If there were, I'd share that secret with you.... We are fine Deva - the situation we came home for has worked out beautifully well... When we leave things to God He steps in and handles it so much better than we do,doesn't He? To God be the glory! And speaking of glory.... You are doing MARVELOUSLY well in the responsibility He has given you. I love to hear you and your family giving God Praise for His love and care. This FINAL chemo means maybe we can get together some day soon and talk, and talk and talk... And, Warren too...... can't forget him. Love you very much my friend....... jeanne
My Dahlin Deva,
Speaking of chin hairs, I have a remedy and you may share it. You'll see. I'm lovin' you while this terrible chemo is going on. Thank God for Sunday being you blessing of no more............
Think of you and family all the time and love you all. I pray for you all daily, Deva. Hug them all for me will you?
Jerry xoxoxoxo
DEAR DEE,
I TOO WROTE A NOTE TO YOU BUT NADA, IT WOULDN'T GO & I LOST IT.
WELL LOVEY, THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!!!
IT IS FRIDAY NIGHT SO 2 MORE DAYS AND YOU ARE OUTTA THERE!!! HALELUJAH!!!
SENDING LOVE TO YOU AND WARREN AND THE KIDS AND GRANDS.
THIS HAS BEEN A VERY LONG AND HARD HAUL FOR YOU. I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU HAVE HAD TO ENDURE ALL OF THIS DEE. IT HURTS MY HEART TO THINK ABOUT IT.
I LOVE YOU SO.HERE'S TO BETTER DAYS AHEAD!!
djkz
HEY DEE,
THIS IS SATURDAY AND I WATCHED A SHOW ON TV ABOUT FAITH AND THEY WERE TALKING AND SAID THAT PEOPLE WHO HAVE FAITH IN GOD HEAL BETTER, FASTER AND MORE COMPLETELY. SOME OF THEM EVEN LIVE BECAUSE OF IT. THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE THAT OFTEN GIVE UP OR DIE BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE THAT TO CLING TO.AND BECAUSE THEY DON'T ASK GOD FOR HELP.
WE KNOW ALL OF THAT BUT FOR A SHOW TO ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT IT WAS KIND OF COOL.
SO THAT BEING A FACT, I AM EXPECTING A FAST,COMPLETE HEALING FOR YOU , STARTING AS SOON AS THAT LAST DROP OF CHEMO LEAVES THE TUBE!!! AND THAT WILL BE IN ABOUT
34 HOURS FROM NOW IF I AM RIGHT ON THE TIME. WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME THAT WILL BE FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO LEAVE THAT PLACE, KNOWING THAT IT IS OVER AND YOU ARE DONE WITH IT!!!
I AM SURE DEE, THAT ONCE YOU ARE WELL AND ON YOUR FEET AGAIN & STRONG THAT THERE ARE GOING TO BE PEOPLE WHO ARE PUT IN YOUR PATH WHO ARE SCARED AND HURTING , FACING THE ROAD THAT YOU HAVE HAD TO GO DOWN AND THAT YOU WILL BE A GREAT SOURCE OF STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THEM, HAVING GONE THAT ROAD BEFORE THEM AND COMING OUT THE OTHER SIDE, HEALTHY AND STRONG AGAIN, THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD. SO I IMAGINE THAT GOD HAS GREAT PLANS FOR YOU!I DON'T THINK HE LETS US GO THRU THESE THINGS FOR NO REASON AT ALL.AND THE COOL PART IS THAT WE DO NOT GO THRU THEM ALONE.
SO HERE'S TO SUNDAY NIGHT AT MIDNIGHT. I AM GOING TO STAY UP AND CELEBRATE THAT TIME!!!
LET THE HEALING BEGIN!!!
I LOVE YOU DEE AND MAY YOU BE BLESSED AS YOU FINISH OUT THE TIME THERE THAT YOU HAVE.
I WILL COME WHEN I CAN.
I LOVE YOU SIS.
djkz
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