Here we are on the third day after Mom's first chemotherapy treatment. The first day after treatment was surprisingly a good one for her. She was up, dressed, makeup, and only really took two short naps. However, that night everything kicked in and she started feeling pretty ill. Nausea, stomach trouble, fever, aches. She got it all. This lasted through most of yesterday and last night. Fever has come down and so have the tummy issues but she is still says her body "just aches all over." Thank goodness for her pain relief medicine. It seems to mask everything for a while. We are hopeful that tomorrow will be a better day for her.
Her beloved son Steve is here visiting from Oregon. His presence brings such joy to her. As does her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She really is trying hard, is a bit weepy because she wants to feel better for all of us too.
Paps or "Boats" as you all know him by is a real trooper. He had some health issues recently wherein after having two bypass surgeries over the past few years his valves had weakened so they had to place some stints in them and do an angioplasty. He doesn't care. He is taking such wonderful care of Mom. Doesn't want to leave her side and is up with her every night through everything. He is trying to lift her spirits constantly even when she gets a little tempermental.
Continued prayers for her strength.
Thanks to all for emails, cards, food and prayers.
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