when exactly did "bowel movements" lead the list of conversations i would have with my mother? maybe if i was 3. how about with the oncologist? that's how i started my day. her progress, apparently, takes many forms. (pun intended)
i decided to drag my butt to the hospital early this morning. i had the pleasure of being there at about 7:15 when the nurse shift changed. no less than 3 nurses (who weren't my mom's) stopped by to say hello and "check-in" on my mom before they went home. my mother seems to draw everyone in to her world. they call her Queen Charlotte. when she is sitting in the chair with her pillows propping up her arms, magic wand in hand, she does look a little regal. (i'll deny it if you tell her i said it.)
my mom's pneumonia continues to be a problem for her. she has a sharp pain in her left side. it is keeping her from doing hardcore breathing exercises and, generally, making her a little more miserable. pain medicine is her friend.
no word on the bone marrow test today. they said "maybe" friday so it wasn't a total surprise. her oncologist is "on" this weekend so he'll be around. hopefully, we'll find out something soon. while she doesn't mention it, i'm sure it's on her mind.
thanks, again, for the thought and prayers. i'm not sure i can ever thank people enough.
i'll try.
"The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you."
- John E. Southard
many blessings,
her majesty's (humble) servant
Dear Char,
ReplyDeleteWell, I do like the sound…”Queen Charlotte,” but we must be watchful here of the “trickle-down” effect: “King Jim,” “Prince Tim,” etc. THAT, my friend, is SCARY!!
I know the waiting for you bone marrow results can be trying everyone’s patience, including us on the outer, inner circle. One of the goals of science should be to develop tests which produce immediate results. No stressful, wondering, waiting. And if that can’t happen, then how about making sure the docs understand the fear of the unknown and how important it is for everyone to be “in the know -ASAP, STAT, CODE RED.” Maybe an incentive bonus could be awarded for quick results. Heck, they give bonuses for everything else, why not something that really counts for something?
I wish you could see the signs of spring popping up – literally. But, like many things, it’s a mixed bag. Weeds, fallen limbs, always projects, but I’ll not complain. Instead, I’ll use that energy to say extra prayers on your (and your family’s) behalf, so that you will soon be able to don those gardening gloves and dig in.
Meanwhile, the word of the day is "patience." Love, Malissa