Let me just tell you that I have a resilient and strong mother. She's the most courageous and the strongest woman I know. What makes her strong? She relies on God for help rather than these crazy medicines, and she's faithful to praise Him even in the worst of times.
Last night was a bit long. At 2 a.m. she woke up to use the facilities and ended up being there quite a while (Mom, if you ever read through these, I'm sorry to tell about all this, but it helps people know how to pray). Finally around 3:30 she laid down only to get the hiccups (that's right) for a while. She actually had the hiccups about 4 times yesterday. She was finally able to doze off right after 6 this morning. The great thing - no pain!
As the day has progressed, she has eaten better and has taken liquids better. She got very nauseous and had a tiny bit of vomiting just after we returned from the hospital and before she ate, but she felt much better after wards. She's laying down, napping, and at 5 we go back to the hospital for an IV of fluids to prevent dehydration.
So it's set in stone - tomorrow is the last day of treatments! I can't wait to see my mom ring the bell at the radiation entrance/exit that announces she has finished. The side effects will be here for a couple of weeks still, and the radiation will continue to work for another month. BUT we have something for which to look forward. We will continue to stay in Houston at least through next week to be near the hospital in case we should need anything. We'll meet with the chemo doctor tomorrow and the surgeon on Monday. The surgeon should let us know when she'll have a scan to see the results of the radiation on the tumor and to determine the plan of action for the surgery.
On our way to the hospital this morning, my mom thanked God for all the people who are praying for her. Then she started singing - she was praising God, and hands down it was the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. My 'eye faucets' couldn't hold it in, and I cried all the way to the hospital. Your prayers strengthen us, so from the bottom of my heart - thank you.
THANK YOU, LORD!
1 comment:
Dear Susy,
We're so thankful for how things have improved for your mom. Especially that she will have her last treatments tomorrow! Thank you God for all Your Precious Help on Becky's behalf. Thank you Lord for hearing, caring, loving us, and answering our prayers.
Missing and loving you,
Rejoicing with you,
Aleda:)
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