Doing "Fine"

Three years ago, Stasi started a storyquilt about our hospital adventures with Mom. It is appropriated named "I'm Fine." Above is a photo of us with Mom & Dad at our annual quilting class taken a year after Mom was first diagnosed, along with the words that will make it into the quilt. Those of you who often talk with Mom know how she says that she is "fine" no matter what her condition. It's just Mom, the eternal optimist. It was quite amusing when I called to talk with Mom the other day and she was obviously having a rough morning. Dad, knowing how Mom is, said to her, "Dianne, it's Tamy on the phone. Do you want to tell her you are fine?" Oh, how this brought a smile to my face!

Today is no different. If you call her, she won't talk quite as long but she will tell you she is "fine", that tomorrow will be better and soon she will be healed. We can only hope and pray that her encouraging words will come to pass.

The fact of the matter is that she is still struggling greatly. Her body needs blood and platelet transfusions regularly. She was due to have platelets this morning. Lately, platelets have been needed every other day. She is still very weak and unable to do much moving around. Mom's liver seems to be a bit better after reducing some of her previous medications. They have found another nodule on her lungs and there is now a bacteria or mold in her blood. She is on every kind of possible medication the doctors deem safe to her liver in order to help combat these new challenges. The doctors are constantly running tests and scans to stay on top of her condition. At this time, there are no plans to release her anytime soon. In spite of all this, Mom is her joyful self...just a lot more tired. We do not know what a day will bring forth but we are praising God greatly for her provision of today.

Stasi and her husband, Matt, stopped by for a surprise visit to the hospital yesterday. Both Dad and Mom were grateful to see them. Stasi was able to talk with the doctors and was blessed to once again hear that they are doing everything within their power to help Mom. How we praise God for Mom's doctors, nurses and care givers!

Thank you again for all your prayers, support and encouragement. May your day be blessed.