Not Doing Well

She has started to have a lot of pain in her back and I did see a lump. She is now taking Darviset, but it isn't strong enough, so they are talking about giving her morphine. She didn't feel she could shower or that she can shower anymore, so she had a sponge bath. I told her hospice could come and bathe her and she felt that might be a good idea. She did get two bouquets of flowers over the holidays which she loves. One was from Cheri and Emilee, from aunt Norma's family, the other one was from John and Jenni. They were both beautiful and very different. I took pictures, but didn't get them on the blog yet. The flowers really perked her up.

Up and Down

We were finally able to go see Lorraine Friday. Lorraine seemed so glad to see us. The weather was good so it was a good day. Yesterday I made "Thanksgiving" dinner, since we weren't here for Thanksgiving. She felt good most of the day, but by evening she was in pain and in pain most of today, so she finally took a pain killer, made a few phone calls and went to bed early. It snowed lightly today and tomorrow she is supposed to get her hair done. I hate to take her out when it's icy, because she isn't all that sturdy. We shall see.

Please send Mom Christmas Cards!

Mom loves cards and she loves all of you and would love to hear from you. She is doing ok. She has more pain more often, but feels she can control it herself. She has had the flue and a week later diarrhea, so I haven't been able to take her to see Lorraine. We don't want her to get anyone sick , or anyone getting her sick again. She really misses seeing Lorraine. We still try to get her out when she feels up to it. Usually not more than a half an hour any more. She's been careful what she eats because of not feeling well, but she still eats a lot and often. So I guess that's a good sign. She has been looking forward to a lunch with friends she used to work with on Tuesday, so I hope she will feel up to it. Her friend Eileen has small luncheons at her home once in awhile, just so mom can see friends and get out a little.