Dr. Ebony Boyce came in at about 4 and looked at Mom's incision, which she said looks healthy and is healing by "secondary intention." Dr. Boyce then returned an hour later to discuss the need for a blood transfusion. Her blood count is a little low at 29, which may be because of all the fluids she has been receiving. It is normal to have a blood count in the 40s, and before chemotherapy it should be over 30. Some of the side effects of the transfusion, if any, are flu-like symptoms, but they will give her some Benadril and Tylenol to preempt this from happening.
Meanwhile, Mom still has not seen the oncologist. We hope we can talk to her soon since Mom has a lot of questions.
After Dr. Boyce's visit, we went for another lap around the Connor Center. By this point they have detached all tubes from Mom and are giving her pain medicine orally. TPN is being administered only 12 hours a day. Getting up from supine and sitting positions is still challenging, but Mom reported that her legs feel stronger from all the walking.
Stephen
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Dear Joanne--
We were praying for you tonight at the prayer meeting (it is quite amazing when you consider the number of people that are praying for you!)& we were enjoying this hymn. Well, OK, Dave & Ken weren't sure of the tune, & I quack like a duck trying to sing, but we did pray over it:
Oft on earth He healed the suff'rer,
By His mighty hand;
Still our sicknesses and sorrows,
Go at His command.
He who gave His healing virtue,
To a woman's touch;
To the faith that claims His fulness,
Still will give as much.
Yesterday, today, forever,
Jesus is the same,
All may change, but Jesus never!
Glory to His name... (Hymn 993)
His grace is sufficient, as it has always been for you, Joanne. I miss you so much. My Mom has knit you a prayer shawl & we were hoping to maybe see you on Friday, depending on what Missy says is OK. Our family prays for you every morning & each of us throughout the day. We love you so much!
Ardith & all the Caissys
Dearest Joanne and all the Jurascheks...
What a gift to all of us to have Stephen and Anna updating us so often - we can be praying continually so specifically with your help. Thank you !
Joanne, you have NO idea how many are praying for you and standing beside you - it is a privilege to be part of your walk and we are grateful for the blessing to be with you through this. You have always been there for us!
Don't ever worry that silence means we aren't there - it only means we are praying...
Love you very much - looking forward to a hug - a gentle hug !
Tash (for the Hopes)
Joanne what a blessing this blog is. We continue to pray for your whole family. The boys all say hi!!!!!
Lori Ozuna
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