a little update

So we have just one update... mom has had a little cramping in her right leg for a day or two, so Sheila mentioned it to Dr. Griffiths.  She had to go for an ultrasound and they found a small blood clot.  Mom was also feeling a little dizzy and light headed, so they did a CT scan on her chest.  They found a small bloot clot in her lung (maybe a broken off peice from the one in her leg, or maybe the small clot traveled.. )  Although this sounds scary, Sheila and Dr. Griffiths have assured us that its normal for patients who are in their beds a lot and cancer increases a persons risk of having these.   Mom will be on an anti-coagulation medication 2x's daily for 6 mos.  The clots will eventually dissolve on their own and the medication will prevent more clots from forming.   Although this certainly isn't a "blessing", we have become aware of something that could have been worse, so we are thankful for that.  This will not at all change the course mom is set on.. just one more small inconvenience (like her pills..) per day that will get her to being healthy again.  This is just a small mental set back.. nothing more..

On a brighter note, mom took a long nap and is feeling rested.  We have cleaned up her room a bit and I'm in the process of doing laundry.. her favorite blanket will smell good again!!  It's amazing how much "stuff" one can accumulate in 16 days... we brought things out here that she didn't think she could live without, and most of it is packed back in the suitcase because she can't imagine needing it.. funny..

We didn't get to paint a scarf due to the tests she had to do today, but Barbara will be back on Wednesday to paint one with her.. something to look forward to. 

Hopefully we'll have some good news tomorrow.. say an extra prayer, k?

maybe we'll chat later, right now we're tuning in to the rest of The Fabulous Beekman Boys.. that should keep us entertained for a few hours! 

love.