Mimi has had a rough time in the hospital. Please no visitors; she would not want you to see her this way. The doctor called both dad and I early this morning (4AM) to come in as she is so agitated and could not rest. Thankfully, this morning about an hour ago she began to rest. The problem is the medicine they use to relieve her agitation almost had an opposite effect on her. She needs to rest so she can be comfortable. Our prayer is that God will keep her at peace and comfortable. Pray for our family to accept what is happening and to do what is best for her. We certainly want to follow her wishes of being comfortable until the time comes.
It is with a broken heart that I see her this way but with this aggressive brain tumor it is part of the process. The tumor has grown according to the most recent MRI (yesterday). The swelling has increased and that causes the agitation and her being so uncomfortable. Thank you all for your prayers, cards and love sent through God our Father. He is in charge and I know He knows when it is time and will keep her close to His side.
Please pass along the information and again, visitors are very much discouraged. If you can help out with JJ, please call me or Papa anytime. We love you all for your continued support of our family.
Blessings and peace to all...
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Sorry for delay...no internet
Sorry about the delay in updating Mimi's blog. We moved to Clark Lake early November and we don't have Internet access....so I am updating you on the computer at Allegiance Hospital.
Mimi actually had a great week so far and went shopping Wednesday. Thursday, we had Thanksgiving at our new place. Papa brought over the fixings early in the day and then Mimi, Papa and JJ came over for dinner.
After eating, the guys watched a little football, they went home. Papa said Mimi did fine, got herself in to the house when the arrived home and then they watched some TV. Around 10:30pm, Mimi was heading to the kitchen and instead was unsteady on her feet. Papa got her into the kitchen for her night meds and then she went to get ready for bed. She could not get herself off the stool and her left side was shaky and weak. Once Papa got her into bed, he called me--I left immediately--and he called 911. When I arrived the ambulance was there.
Mimi apparently had a few petitMal seizures and a grand Mal seizure on the way via ambulance. In the ER, they did a CAT Scan and a Carotid Ultrasound. No word yet but she is admitted now.
Papa and I are waiting in the Family Waiting Area on the Cancer floor.
Pray requests: Comfort for mimi; strength for papa; and peace for JJ.
I keep thinking to myself: Life is a rough road but I must remember who owns the car and who is driving....God himself and He is on the Throne!
Mimi actually had a great week so far and went shopping Wednesday. Thursday, we had Thanksgiving at our new place. Papa brought over the fixings early in the day and then Mimi, Papa and JJ came over for dinner.
After eating, the guys watched a little football, they went home. Papa said Mimi did fine, got herself in to the house when the arrived home and then they watched some TV. Around 10:30pm, Mimi was heading to the kitchen and instead was unsteady on her feet. Papa got her into the kitchen for her night meds and then she went to get ready for bed. She could not get herself off the stool and her left side was shaky and weak. Once Papa got her into bed, he called me--I left immediately--and he called 911. When I arrived the ambulance was there.
Mimi apparently had a few petitMal seizures and a grand Mal seizure on the way via ambulance. In the ER, they did a CAT Scan and a Carotid Ultrasound. No word yet but she is admitted now.
Papa and I are waiting in the Family Waiting Area on the Cancer floor.
Pray requests: Comfort for mimi; strength for papa; and peace for JJ.
I keep thinking to myself: Life is a rough road but I must remember who owns the car and who is driving....God himself and He is on the Throne!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chemo meds starting again...
Well Mimi called me to say that her blood counts were where the oncologist wanted them and she is to start back on the chemo meds again; 4 days a week. She returns to see them again in a month so as I hear information, I will share it.
The girls and I will be staying with Mimi this weekend as JJ and Papa are invited to go up to the Great Wolf Lodge with all the family and their kids. Should be fun for them.
Keep the prayers coming! And thanks!
The girls and I will be staying with Mimi this weekend as JJ and Papa are invited to go up to the Great Wolf Lodge with all the family and their kids. Should be fun for them.
Keep the prayers coming! And thanks!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
MRI Results are good!
Mimi, Papa and I went to see the Oncologist yesterday for her MRI results and.....there has been no grown in the tumor! Yeah! Her blood counts were not exactly where they want them yet so she has a re-check next Wednesday and if everything is okay, she will start the Tamodar (chemo) medication again. I will keep you updated as I hear.
Thank you for your continued prayers for Mimi. She is doing what she can each day to keep herself busy and even though she seems to have a cold right now, she is working hard at keeping her spirits up.
Love to all and thanks again!
Thank you for your continued prayers for Mimi. She is doing what she can each day to keep herself busy and even though she seems to have a cold right now, she is working hard at keeping her spirits up.
Love to all and thanks again!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
A wonderful start to the week
Mimi was at church again today and that makes this week start off great! See you soon!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Busy Saturday...
Mimi had a visitor this morning all the way from Sun City, Florida! Barb Griggs-Moore, a long-time friend, who was in Michigan visiting her children. She stopped by for about an hour and visited with mom. She brought over some sweets and JJ liked that!
At 12:30pm, JJ had his fourth flag football game in Onsted. Well even though it rained and was breezy, they pulled out a win (they are 4-0!).
Tina took Mimi to get some jeans and run some other errands after that. Whew....she is tired out and glad to be home for supper. Papa is making fish! Yum yum!
Well she had a great day and now she is ready for some good rest so she can go to church in the morning.
Thanks for all your continued prayers and the lovely cards that are still coming in. We appreciate all your support.
Oh and thanks to everyone who has been bringing food over for suppers! It is most appreciated!?!
At 12:30pm, JJ had his fourth flag football game in Onsted. Well even though it rained and was breezy, they pulled out a win (they are 4-0!).
Tina took Mimi to get some jeans and run some other errands after that. Whew....she is tired out and glad to be home for supper. Papa is making fish! Yum yum!
Well she had a great day and now she is ready for some good rest so she can go to church in the morning.
Thanks for all your continued prayers and the lovely cards that are still coming in. We appreciate all your support.
Oh and thanks to everyone who has been bringing food over for suppers! It is most appreciated!?!
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