This Week & Update

This week has been a busy one! With only eight days (two four-day weeks) of school ahead, life has become a whirlwind.

An update on Mary: First of all, thank you so much for all of the prayers, emails, comments, and calls. I know that Mary feels them as do the rest of us. Please continue your prayers as this is a rough road ahead for my little grandmother.

Because I want her to rest and Fritz to stay sane, I haven't been calling the hospital. I don't think it's fair for Fritz to be the conduit of information while also taking care of Mary. So, I get updates from my mom every couple of days.

Mary may go home from the hospital today. That will make this stay a week-long one. Her pain has eased some. Doctors removed her NG tube a couple of days ago and hopefully she was able to drink some apple juice that she has been requesting. (Mary was NPO - nothing by mouth - no food, drink etc. since she was admitted.) Chemo will cease as her body just can't handle it. However, doctors will put her back on Femara which is a drug she has taken in the past. I am hoping to see or talk to Mary directly in the next few days. I'll post more updates then.

Todd and I are headed to Tyler in the morning to spend time with family and friends. Miss Karen is coming to stay with our four animals, and they love her as much as she loves them. We are very blessed to have such an awesome pet sitter and friend! We are looking forward to the short break, seeing everyone, and relaxing. Hopefully this will reenergize us for the upcoming two weeks, as we are both completely burned out and ready for summer.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Weekend. Remember to take a moment to honor those of us who have served our country in the past, lost their lives, lost part of their lives, and those who are serving us now. They deserve it.