Day 37

Hi.  just a quick update for now...

mom continues to get stronger, happier, healthier and more anxious to get home!  her numbers were mixed today.. some slightly better, some slightly worse, but nothing drastic to report.. because her liver enzymes continue to improve, they are probably giving her a half dose of chemo tomorrow and she'll be discharged saturday.  That is the plan for now... things could change by morning!   

mom is looking forward to a quiet, restful time at home.. we are going to be sure she gets that!  her doctors have stressed that this time home is essential to mom's recovery and healing process, and we need to be sure she is spending her time getting better, not catching up.. i hope that doesn't sound too harsh.. I'm just repeating what the doctors said!  I know that all of you agree, we have to stay focussed on the long term goal, getting mom healthy for good.  (mom has asked that you don't just "stop in quick"; please call before coming to see if she's up to visiting.. also.. she asked that you don't bring any food, she's not sure what she can even eat and would hate for things to go to waste!)

while most of us are praying for good weather for Labor Day weekend, mom's hoping that the hurricane will come up the coast and bring cool weather.. she's praying she can sit in front of her fireplace!  Amy and dad said if it is nice weather, we'll turn the air on high, then put the fireplace on too so she can warm up by it.  :)  your wish is our command, mom!! 

k, dad is pulling in the parking garage now.. I'm gong home to get mom's room ready and with luck, mom will be resting comfortably at home on saturday night!! 

chat later.

love.