not so good....

i wanted to let folks know that my mom is not doing very well at drake center.  she is not able to do much in the way of physical therapy or rehab.  the last round of chemotherapy has affected her cerebellum and the diminished speech and motor skills don't seem to be returning.

over the last few days, her white blood cell count has started to climb again.  this could be the leukemia coming back or another virus of some kind.  we are talking to various doctors at drake center and her oncologist about the diagnosis.  she is also retaining fluid and having some difficulty breathing.  they have been increasing the oxygen she is getting over the last few days.  definitely not moving in a positive direction.

as tough as it is for my mom, it's increasingly difficult for my dad to be there at her side.  he very much wants her to show some progress and she really hasn't for the last couple weeks.  the last few months are really taking a toll on him.

we're not sure what the next couple days will bring but we ask for your continued prayers and well wishes.  we all appreciate them.

blessings,

tim