I couldn't think of an appropriate title...My brother has nicknamed this blog as doom and gloom...we are on a rollarcoaster ride and the ups are gloom and the lows are doom...today was an in-between. Mom had been scheduled for the stent at 3:00 pm. However, the nurse came in and said she could eat if she wanted it had been canceled.....Dr. George her doctor at the hospital came in and said that the cancer and ulcer around the cancer was right in the place where the stent needs to go. Without the stent or a way for her to get nutition...she can't survive long....so they are meeting this weekend to figure out a plan..either another way or the next option will be to put in a feeding tube. The tube would allow her to receive nutriants, meds and resume chemo. Her pain is coming back...we need to start chemo again. Mom said on Friday that she didn't want to have a feeding tube so today I wasn't sure what would happen..she responded that while she'd like the stent, she'd take the feeding tube if that was the next plan. Since most cancer victims die from malnutrition....the feeding tube might buy us the most time. The plan would be to have the feeding tube utilize chemo and then shrink the tumors so eventually they can be removed...again a long shot...but at least we have a shot still.
Bobby tells me that some of you will stop reading this or will become numb to the "doom and gloom" and maybe you will but I am trying to write it to best capture what is happening here. This has been one of the biggest craziest ride we've ever had....The kids are all back home and Travis is doing an amazing job with them..however, Slaton says he can't find me....they will be coming to visit and him to stay in May. It's amazing how God has orchestrated all of this.
Please keep her in your prayers. Your cards and pictures brighten her day so much. I usually go and get the mail in the evening and every night, we read through the cards that she receives.
Those who love Jo, wait anxiously for your blog posts, Tammy..We are not about to stop reading them just because things aren't going as well as wanted. Your blog and texts are our connection to a woman that we love so much and since we are unable to be with her physically, your blogs are our lifeline to Jo and you all..When you don't blog,, we are on edge just waiting for the next one...Don't stop, we need it and you need to express what you are going through.
ReplyDeleteLove you all.
Tammy ,Dad And I Care!!I Read your blogs to Dad, and mutt to. we care and love Aunt Joan!!! I Know what you are going through...As Hard as it is ,Your There all togather!!! And Putting Your feelings into words is hard, but we see ,and feel what you~all are going through,I wish i could be there to give your mom and all of you a hug!! I praying all the time and have Aunt Joan on prayer lists,Thank~you For blogging!!! Love Jake And Helen
ReplyDeleteTammy,
ReplyDeleteI agree with what's already been said. Those of us who are back here definitely appreciate the updates. I know it's not easy, because it is a natural thing to only want to share the good. However, it is what it is--and we all realize it's not good. BUT with that said, those of us who love you and love your family are not going to abandon you just because things are tough. I do love you all and will continue to pray God's peace and wisdom for you.
Love,
Jamie