Sunday @ Gulf View Grill
@ Gulf View Grill
Mom got in the pool on Saturday (and then took a nap)
Mom checking out a comfy rocker at Mr. T's on Friday
Mom said this is her best picture since cancer
Family friends came to the hospital Thursday to cheer mom on
Peggy @ Venice Regional getting mom ready for some blood
I really can't emphasize how many curve balls and ups and downs cancer throws. Every day is different, and there are highs and lows throughout every day. The new chemo (Doxil) mom is on now wears her out, but it's very evident that she's not letting it get her down completely. Between the chemo and the regular shot mom's getting, her appetite is completely bizarre, energy level pretty low, and lot of random nausea, but the anti-nausea medicine does help out.
I think if I had to rate my overall observations from diagnosis - now, I would rate the two weeks I was here at Christmas as the lowest point I saw. When I was here in February mom was having a tough time, but seemed to be doing better than she was in December. During my April visit, mom was at her best. I think now she's somewhere in between. When Katie was here a few weeks ago mom was having a heck of a time to say the least and I think she's come a long, long way in just a few weeks. (Plus the blood transfusion on Thursday really helped out a lot.) Mom's spirit is amazing and she's working hard at trying to feel good, staying positive as much as possible and making daily goals (despite taking all her pills, getting her shots, vomiting, and spending a lot of time on the couch).
Some big things mom accomplished: a few walks around the block, getting in the pool once, a short and early trip to the Gulf View Grill (mom and dad's favorite local spot) and a trip to Mr. T's to pick out flowers/plants for the oasis.
Her newest goal is to get on an airplane on Saturday, July 4 to Rhode Island to visit family and friends, and escape the crazy-hot Florida weather that really restricts what she can do. Her next chemo is scheduled for July 8 in Rhode Island.
For now, we all continue with taking everything one day at a time.
2 comments:
yay! great pictures kim. thanks for posting. mom's hair has grown even more in the last couple of weeks... it's amazing. one day at a time for sure. it's often hard to summarize the ever-asked question, 'how's your mom doing?' "every day is different" is my usual response. let's keep our finger's crossed about this saturday!
Kim what a great update. The photos are FANTASTIC. Enjoy Jamestown!
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