I'm still here

I am in Eureka now but will keep on blogging what I can. I'm addicted.

John called around supper time to tell me that he is taking on a new routine and running home during the off hours between visiting hours. They had let him in anytime but we were told to adhere to their schedule so that we stay out of the way when they do what they need to do during those times.

Mom's sedation meds were slightly reduced and she woke a lot more today than yesterday. She smiled at me again today. Laine and Dean came to visit and said hello too. She still needs to be sedated quite a bit but they need to be able to assess her and they can't if she is out.

She has a lot of fluid (edema) again now and this will just have to pass. We're glad to see that they keep feeding her.

There is a lot to this process that we may never understand. We have to trust them to do what they do but I let them know they need to be gentle with my mother and make sure she is comfortable. Some of their equipment and handling has given her marks that are hard to accept but seemingly unavoidable.

We really want to see her off that respirator but there is no clear end in sight. She is initiating much of the breathing herself now. Keep praying that she won't need it soon.

Continue to pray for her healing and visualize those brilliant angels in her room each night.
Diane