Tuesday May 6th 12:50PM

Today is a hard day. I got here about 9:45. Mom had already been sick a few times. She was jerking and twitching from her head to her feet and seemed to not really connect with me this morning. Even though I am over my cold I did not want to take any chances so I am wearing a mask, but even so, she would look at me and look a little worried or puzzled I am not sure which.
She was in and out of a horribly fitful sleep. The Dr.'s had been in the hall when I arrived and given the fact that she was throwing up and twitching and jerking, they felt today was not the day to put her in surgery to remove the filter.
Next they brought in a blue iv med. Seriously, it is dark blue. It's called Methelyne Blue 1%. They don't know how it works, they just know that it does work. Apparently, she is having what they call a "Ifosphomide toxicity" reaction and it is causing the disorientation, spasms and jerking. It was supposed to run for 40 minutes. Mom was better in 20. When she started to come out of the haze, she was quiet and then I think got scared. She started crying and reached for Daddy and said "Read something to me." I grabbed the Bible and had marked Psalm 20 to read to her later. So I read chapter 20 and 23. It's hard to read with a mask and tears running down your face. :)
She calmed down and relaxed. The word of God does that when you know His voice. You could see her physically and emotionally rest back in His word. Thank you for your prayers. She is resting deeply now. Dad says it is a better rest than she has had in two days. The medicine has taken affect and we are so grateful.
I know Dad would never ask for it, but he needs your prayers in extra measure today. He is tired and emotionally spent.
Thank you for the cards that continue to come. I can't name each one as I haven't been here and seriously her walls are getting covered. The nurse she has today told her she has never seen a room so full and that Mom must really be loved. She has no idea.
Vern and Lila, I know you check the blog, so I will just say thank you. You touched my Dad so deeply today. It's a hard place for him to be, but thank you.
As I look at these walls full of cards I cannot tell you how much they have meant to both Mom and Dad to hear from you and to know you are all praying and sending your love through cards, blog postings, calls and family.
I apologize if I go on too much. Mom is concerned that we keep it short, but so many want to know specifics to help direct how they can pray. I hope I do not ramble on too much.
Troy said that he and Maria, the kids and Carmen went to mow their lawn and plant flowers for Mother's Day. Troy said he has been up there 3-4 times to mow and couldn't figure out why it wasn't growing. He found out last night that the neighbors on Brian Dr. have been taking turns caring for the yard. Wow. That is pretty awesome. Thank you. They live in a great community.
If there is more to update tonight, I will. If not, please continue to pray for Mom and Dad. Mom has had two saltines in the last 24 hours and we need to get her to eat if she can hold it down. Smells and deoderant, perfume and even chapstick make her nauseas so I have to figure out a way to feed Dad that will satisfy him, while not leaving Mom and keeping smells out of her room. I'll get him to eat. I haven't been here for a few days, but surely he hasn't forgotten what it is like to deal with me????

Love to all,
Kimberly