Yesterday was filled with wonderful blessings for Mom & Dad. Mark and his family were able to join in the Christmas festivities at Uncle Ray and Aunt Christine's house. Mom had not had opportunity to see Mark, Haustin and Garrett since last May. What joy filled her heart to lay hands on all three "boys"! Felicia and Emily had been up to stay with Mom a few months back but it was just as good for Mom to see them, too. The Morrison's enjoyed Christmas day and then were able to stay the night at the Egan's. Mom & Dad were able to have breakfast with them at the Egan's this morning before the Morrison's headed back to the ranch and Mom needed to head off to the Infusion Ward. How delightful!
When I talked with Mom this morning, she was so pleased with how Christmas had gone. Two of Uncle Ray and Aunt Christine's children and their families were able to be there as well. Kathie, Scott, Tucker & Cody Laurence and Brian & Auga Egan and their nine month old son, Sean, added to Mom's joy. A delicious meal of ham, mashed potatoes, broccoli and a wonderful spinach salad, as well as too many fabulous desserts, was served for all to enjoy. Mom was grateful her appetite was in place and she was able to part take in such delicacies. Mom had to laugh at the "high techs" verse "non technicals" when it came to gift giving and receiving. Haustin, Garrett and Emily brought along their instruments to play which is always a blessing to both Mom & Dad. A great time was had by all. Word has it the photos were taken. I am going to try and track some photos down to share with you later.
To add to every one's joy, we just received word on Christmas day that Luke & Janny Reed are expecting their first baby due in July! Luke & Janny were married last May here in Oklahoma. Janny is a great niece of Mom and Dad...daughter of Paul & Shari Morrison and granddaughter of Dad's brother, Ken Morrison. This will be the first great grandchildren of the Morrison clan! How special!!
Mom was in the Infusion Ward when we talked. She was receiving two units of red blood cells and would be there another four hours to receive her antibiotics and fungicide. Now that one of her lines is used to remove excess iron 12 hours a day, things take a bit longer in the Infusion Ward. She has lost some weight but is happy that her eating the last two days has gone well. Her hair s also starting to grow back. She had lost a significant amount during her last bout with high fever and infection. Mom said it is growing in snow white. I bet she looks beautiful! She is sleeping better at night which is great.
All in all, Mom is doing well. Her heart is filled with sweet Christmas blessings and the New Year looks bright!
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