A Brief Update...

I realized today that I've written nothing since I've been home, and you might be wondering how Mom is doing since the surgery last Friday...
Friday evening was a rough one for her once the block wore off...She started feeling the pain fast and furious, and the pain meds took a little while to kick in.  She took them through the night, and that was the worst of it. On Saturday she began feeling a little bit better as long as she stayed on top of the meds. I had to leave and head back south that afternoon, and though we were both sad to say goodbye, is was made better for Mom by Paul's arrival and a visit from the Alger and Martin nieces and nephews!  I hated to leave, but I can't tell you how wonderful it was to be greeted at the airport by Rob and my five smiling children!  I missed them terribly, and it was great to be home!
Mom is feeling a bit better each day, and by today, Tuesday, she said she is not even needing Advil for the pain!  She has a doctor appointment on Friday, and Casey and Harper are coming tomorrow to spend the rest of the week with Mom and Dad!
Dad and Paul moved the sauna upstairs so that Mom can use it each day without dealing with the basement stairs.  She is ready to get back in it daily, and back on chelation therapy soon, to help flush those metals out of her system.  Keep praying for her...She cherishes your love, prayers, and support. We all do!
Blessings...Shannnon