Wed., August 17th

I sit here really not knowing what or how to write. I really don't have much change to report. Part of me wants to gripe and vent. Yet on the other hand, we have had some sweet blessings today.
It is so difficult watching Mama be so miserable and sick. She had made some small bits of progress yesterday and we were feeling hopeful. However, last night she had a nurse that did not embrace some of the changes being tried by the shift prior and argued with us about almost everything. Regardless, Mama's nausea got worse under his watch and she is still trying to recover from the set backs. As you can imagine, her stomach, sides and back are very sore from day after day of this. Fortunately, the doctors listened to our concerns and complaints. They agreed and adjusted her orders to reflect the previous plan as well as changed her to oral meds that are easy to take and she can eventually be sent home with. Please continue to pray that the Lord will give the doctors and nurses wisdom regarding her nausea.
Radiology came and did the ultrasound of Mama's right kidney about 4pm today. We are still waiting to hear the results.
The highlight of our day came with an unexpected visit. The nurse's assistant today is one of our friends made several years ago during Mama first bout with cancer. We also have a friend from housekeeping. This morning our nursing assistant friend was in Mama's room, when our friend from housekeeping came with the pastor of her church. She had called him and asked him to come pray for Mama. We had the sweetest time of prayer together. (Mama, Daddy, myself, our two friends and her pastor.) We felt so blessed. It brought tears to Mama to think how much God loves us, that He would bring them to her today.
We do not have a discharge date yet, but we are hoping and praying for this to get resolved so she can go home soon. Thank you for your love and concern for Mama, Daddy and our family. We are truly thankful for each of you.
With love,
Carmen & family