One Day Away
From St. Agnes House

I’ve heard some of you were upset by yesterdays posting. It was not my intent only a reality check. Today the doctors have come by and altered some of the medications that mother is receiving. Dr. Shaffer told June that she was free to leave Lexington but that he highly discouraged it. He said it was her choice. The head team of doctors asked mom if she wanted to leave the hospital today, with hesitation she said tomorrow. So tomorrow we should be leaving the hospital for the St. Agnes House and will remain there till May 10th. June’s white cell count is going down and that is a good thing. It means the infection is at bay. They have given mom a different nausea medication which was supposed to reduce fatigue and drowsiness. That has not worked as well as we would have liked.

Today has been an up and down day. There were some difficult periods and also improvements. Mother was able to move about the halls a couple times and she has been able to eat a little bit more. The highlight of her day as she related was when her son massaged her head and brushed her hair. She said that just made her feel really good. Mother stayed up awhile after that and had lunch. This evening mother is resting comfortably and will soon be a sleep. The recovery process is a slow one but things are moving forward.