Bouncing Back

Mom is feeling better. The third round of chemo hit her harder, and it has taken her more time to get some energy back. She was wondering if she would feel better before the next round. Praise God, by Friday, Mom was feeling better. She forced herself to get out of the house Friday afternoon. She and Ron went to watch the new mayor get sworn in. She stayed in the car, but enjoyed seeing a few people. Afterwards, she and Ron went to Greenville to eat at Ruby Tuesday's. When I arrived at her house shortly after 7 p.m., she was in good spirits. Saturday was an even better day. Mom was her wonderful sassy self. We cooked in the kitchen and sat outside on the patio for a couple of hours. Her energy stayed up throughout the day. She felt okay Sunday, but the lack of rest from the previous two days was catching up with her. She stayed in her chair most of the day.

I called her about an hour ago and some ladies from work had stopped by to have lunch with her. I am so glad that people take time out of their lives to call, stop by, send a card or a dish or whatever. I know that it helps her feel less alone in her fight. She has expressed frustration with not being able to go and do like she wants. I told her to focus on the things that she is able to do and not the things she no longer has the energy for. She and Ron are planning to go to the lake this weekend. Mom said numerous times this past weekend that she hopes the weather will be pretty. I hope that it will be. Until next time, God Bless!

Quick Update

The third round of chemo hit Mom a little harder. She has been really tired and hasn't bounced back as quickly. In anticipation that as more and more chemo drugs get into her system she will become more lethargic, the doctor gave her a B12 shot. The good news is that she has not experienced any nausea after this treatment. Her appetite is still good, and she still has her hair--although we have heard that she could wake up any day and it all be gone and laying on her pillow. I will update more this weekend. I plan on spending the weekend with her. Wonder what's on the Kelly-do list? Ha! I don't mind it at all. No matter what I do, I can never repay her for the wonderful Mother she has been to me. I don't know what I did to deserve her, but I am so blessed. She is AMAZING!

Treatment Day

It has been some time since my last post so let me get you all updated. Last week, Mom did not feel too well. She had sinus trouble. She went to the doctor, who gave her a shot and a prescription. The medicine helped, but it made her very drowsy. So, she slept alot and didn't have much energy. By Friday, she was feeling better. She and Ron came to stay the weekend with me. She really enjoyed it. We went to the mall for a couple of hours on Saturday and then went out to eat Saturday night. As long as she is up for it and we have some breaks in between, she does pretty good.

Mom has her 3rd round of chemo treatment today. I pray that she continues to handle it as well as she has been. I know she will be tired the next few days following her treatment. We really won't know if the treatment is working until her next PET scan, which should be some time in mid-April. Insurance will only pay for a PET scan every 90 days. Thanks for your continued support and prayers.