Memorial Day

Well, Dad called this morning as I was getting ready to come up to the hospital this morning to tell me that Mom was in isolation.
Due to some adverse side affects, they thought that Mom might have a bacterial infection. Mom has been on the antibiotic for her leg infection since the biopsy was done on April 17th. They were concerned that the antibiotic had gotten rid of all the good bacteria in her stomach. This meant that we had to gown and glove up before we went into her room. We then had to change the gown and gloves if we left the room for any reason. No one could come in unless they had on this protection, and nothing could leave the room for fear of spreading a "potential" bacterial infection. Mom is on a transplant / chemo floor where patients immunities are pretty much gone.
They are very careful, and we were grateful for that.
By late this afternoon we found out that Mom does not have the infection, so we are thanking the Lord for this merciful gift today. The side effects are still present, but they are able to give her the medication to help counteract them now that we know it is not the infection they were concerned about.
It was a tough day for Mom. Much harder than yesterday, but by this evening she is doing better and eating again. She felt a bit better after some food and water. We think that is one of the keys to keeping her a little more even keeled. Her color is better and she is awake and not as nauseous.
We thank you all for your faithful prayer and loving support.
I hope to give you an even better update tomorrow. Given the fact that Mom does not have the infection, we are hopeful she will be discharged as planned at the end of the week.
Three days down, two more to go. Please continue to lift her in prayer.

With a grateful heart,
Kimberly and family