Last night, Mom earned herself another trip to the hospital. On Monday, Mom mentioned while in the Infusion Ward that she wasn't quite feeling herself. A blood culture was taken and after the culture was completed on Tuesday afternoon, Mom found herself on the way to Stanford's Ground F Ward again. The doctors discovered a new bacteria in her blood and now have Mom on antibiotics to try and knock this out of her system before it gets the better of her. When I talked to Mom this evening, she was her usual chipper self and optimistic she would be going home soon. This may be Mom's plan but Mom did confess that this didn't appear to be the doctor's plan. So for now, Mom is at the hospital for an undetermined amount of time.
Currently, Mom has a low grade fever and sores in her mouth but with all praise to God, she is eating well without vomiting or diarrhea. Yeah!! She is walking well and enjoyed two walks in the hospital with Dad. While she is in the hospital, her constant iron reducing "friend" doesn't need to be attached to her. The doctors are working the treatment directly through her IV, along with her fungicide, magnesium, iodine, and a few other medications. As Mom likes to say, "I am a drug manufacturers dream!"
With all this going on, Mom doesn't think she will be going back to the ranch to celebrate Christmas. I tend to agree with her. One would think her "bargaining power" with the doctors would be a lot stronger if she wasn't in the hospital when she was making her request! If Mom happens to be out of he hospital and is unable to travel south, Dad & Mom will be celebrating Christmas with Uncle Ray & Aunt Christine. I have very fond childhood memories of Christmases spent at the Egan's.
On a "my dad is so sweet" note, Dad is handling the Christmas shopping for Mom this year. This is usually Mom's department so you can imagine my surprise when I received a package from Cabelas. Dad took it upon himself to order wonderful gifts for Christmas. When I talked with Stasi tonight, she said her family had also received a package from Cabelas. She was as impressed and touched as I was! Dad blessed us both in a very special way. I am sure when I ask Felicia, she will have the same report. How delightful for us all!! Thank you Dad for blessing us in a very thoughtful and special way this Christmas.
Stasi and her family are planning to visit Mom wherever she may be this coming Sunday. They are planning to make this their Christmas celebration together. I know this will bless both Dad and Mom greatly.
While in the hospital Mom can be reached at 650-498-3081. If you happen to be in the area, she can be found in room Ground F 42. Please do call, write or stop by to say "hello" if you have the opportunity, Mom would be blessed to hear from you. May God bless you and your family abundantly this special holiday season!
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