She's Gone

Well Memaw went to be with the Lord yesterday about 5:30. She was surrounded by the girls and it was very peaceful. We are not sure about services yet but it's looking like they will probably be Saturday. Will give more information when I have it.

-april

She's Gone

Well Memaw went to be with the Lord yesterday about 5:30. She was surrounded by the girls and it was very peaceful. We are not sure about services yet but it's looking like they will probably be Saturday. Will give more information when I have it.

-april

Update on Memaw - Crystal

Memaw was admitted thru the ER late last week with severe stomach pains with the doctors thinking she had an obstruction. After viewing the cat scan and bone scan the results were that she did not have an obstruction but rather another tumor in the bottom of her lung that was pressing down on the nerves in her stomach and intestines, the present tumors had grown, and the bone scan showed signs of it being in her spine. They gave her some blood and sent her home. Hospice was called and they are handling things now. She is being kept on oxygen and morphine along with many other medicines. The evaluation this morning brought news that it was not going to be much longer.

August 24 Dr report and Chemo

Today we went for results of CT scan,etc and to discuss further treatment. Dr. said she did not see as good of results as she had hoped. There was only a little improvement but tumors were about the same size. Further chemo is not recommended. There is a drug that she wants us to think about, Erbitux. So far what I have read I am not thrilled with and I am encouraging everyone to look it up and am looking for all feedback. I was surprised at her report because Mom is really doing pretty good right now. Her oxygen level waS 98% that's not bad for stage 4 lung cancer. She still has full function of her right lung. The cancer is unchanged in the lymph glands and they will do another Pet scan to see if there are any changes there. These decisions are hard to make.

Tommorrow is the funeral of a friend that had breast cancer then brain cancer. We learned that another had uterine cancer and another is fighting breast/liver. We have lost quite a few wonderful people at church. And a really wonderful man died after heart surgery today after battling cancer twice. I really hate cancer!!!!!!!!I am going to start eating asparagus daily. Heavy heart tonight, need prayer time.

Mom has such a good attitude, she hasn't felt sorry for herself, she is more worried about us girls. My prayer is that we will have a clear answer on what to do in the future and that she will stay feeling pretty good for a long time.

Our Mother didn't have chemo today,Dr.decided to wait at lease another week to get stronger from her stroke.They did take a CT.Than we go back next wed.She's doing alright just real tired the last 3 days.We keep praying for her carolyn.I was so happy my boys came and helped out while she was in hospital.So will see what hapens this week.........

New Grandbaby!

Memaw is a great-grandmother again! My sister, Crystal, had her baby last night! Her name is Jacee Dawn and she is precious! Memaw is still in the hospital but suppose to be going home today. We are hoping that they will wheel her down to see the baby before she leaves. It definitely lit her up last night when we told her we thought it was time for the baby to come. It's very convenient for both of them to be at the same hospital for my mom. :) This is number 16 great-grand kid (if I'm counting right) and she just loves them all so much. Thanks for your prayers!

post from April

I just got back from seeing Memaw and she's in better spirits than I thought she'd be. She really wants to go home and has tried to convince every person that enters her room that she's okay to be released. :) But we're slowly getting across to her that she can't go home unless she follows their rules. I'm looking forward to taking my kids up there to see her and maybe lifting her spirits even a little more. Please keep praying because she is still in danger of seizures and we aren't sure if she'll be able to continue with chemo once this is under control. Updates to follow....