Another good day

Today was a good day. Mom was able to sleep through the night again with the help of her Lorazipam. It’s an anti nausea and sedating medication. She is having some uncomfortable symptoms but is trying to manage them as much as possible. The sores in her mouth and throat are bothering her but she is trying to continue with the mouth wash and homemade rinse Dad concocted for her.

She was able to eat today. Dad has been keeping her on schedule with all her meds. I cannot even explain to you how many she is taking in a day. She takes literally handfuls all day long and Dad has the schedule down pat. They are all scheduled and written down on tablets. There is no way one person could keep track of this especially when they don’t feel good. We are so grateful for Dad’s watchful eye and impeccable care.

Troy and Maria came over for about an hour today and Mom got to see the Sadie and Nate for the first time I believe since April 25th. They are the best medicine. They make her smile and boost her spirits. Hey, who am I kidding, they boost all of our spirits.

Carmen came to stay with Mom so Dad could run some errands. She made dinner and is there still tonight.
Right now I would say all in all it was a pretty good day minus some side effects she may be fighting for a while.
1) For the sores in both her mouth and her throat. It makes it hard to swallow and can be painful.
2) For the side effects of her meds as some of them she can’t get rid of, just attempt to manage.
3) For continued sleep and rest for both her and Dad.
4) For her to be able to eat and drink regularly as this is so important to her well being. It is also hard to do when you feel crummy.

Thank you again. It seems redundant, but I can’t explain how thankful we are to each and every one of you. Thank you also for the postings. She reads them, or they are read to her every day.

Love,
Kimberly and family