Mom update~ Week of 09/29/08

So there is not too much to report on mom. This Tuesday she went in for the tap on her lungs to try and get some fluid off and provide some relief. They managed to get 850ml, which is quite a bit. Unfortunately, the procedure is pretty invasive and is done up in Reno, on an outpatient basis. Mom is REALLY weak and needs lots of help now getting up and down, especially all the way out to the car. My brother flew in from the ARMY in Georgia to help out and him and my dad are doing a great job helping lift mom when she needs help.

She has had lots of visitors, but sleeps most of the day now. Thanks to everyone for visiting and offering to help. It really means a lot to know how people will help in a time of need. Also, thanks to everyone who has been leaving such nice comments, it helps me through!

I went to see mom this evening and she was pretty coherent. She ate a lite dinner and recently she has requested Otter Pops. I know that you remember them probably from when you were a kid. I was worried the other night because she requested one and the only ones I had were not frozen. How do you tell the lady that she is gonna have to wait? I searched the whole freezer and found one lonely orange Otter Pop for reserves in the fridge!! PHEW!! I put a whole pile of them in there now!! She was so cute, she was eating it and smacked her lips and said "mmmmmm, this is yummy." She had to have two since one is never enough! Ha! Kris eats like 9 at a time so I guess 2 isn't bad.

Anyway, I am SUPER tired so I will leave you at that. Thanks again for checking up and for all of your support. Mom would be flattered in knowing that she is loved so much!