Test reports back

Hi everyone,
Mom has asked me to update the blog with the latest information. The nurse from SCCA called yesterday afternoon to tell Mom that her red and white blood counts were in the normal and acceptable range. Also, at long last, her potassium is in the normal range. This is huge for her as it has been consistently very low for months now.

She is encouraged that she may well be on a slow rise up to getting her energy back. She is super exhausted all the time and is frustrated by her memory. She forgets things that she wants to do, or conversations she may have had. This is entirely normal we have been told, and could last up to a year. It is maddening to her, but we need to keep reminding her that is just what chemo does. Even though her hair will eventually start to grow back and her energy will eventually return, the neurological effects may take many months longer. So, in light of that, if she forgets to call you back, please understand the dynamic around it. :)

She is starting to feel like getting out of the house, but can really only do a few stops and then she needs to get home to rest. She can't walk all the way through the stores and needs to rest frequently, but with time that will turn around as well.

Mom asked me to thank you who stayed with her after her treatments, cleaned house, made meals, did their laundry and just kept her mind busy and her spirits up. Dad would not have been comfortable going to work without someone there everyday and you all blessed them beyond measure. Words cannot express their gratitude to you all, and Mom prays that one day she will be able to bless each of you in some way. She sends much love, appreciation and gratitude to the best friends and family in the world.

With a grateful heart,
Ladeva, Kimberly and family

February 2, 2009

Mom has asked me to post this link on the blog.
She is strugging with some of the nastier side effects of the chemo and is very tired. Tired from chemo, and tired of feeling nasty. Today, this link was sent to her and it was so comforting and encouraging. If you need to be encouraged, loved, comforted or reminded of a constant love, please copy and paste the link into your browser and turn the volume on to listen. It has some beautiful music and is read aloud as well as the words being listed to read. Mom hopes it blesses you as you listen.

Kimberly

http://denimandlace.50megs.com/2006denimandlacesite/God%27s%20Love%20Letter/godloveletter.html