Mom was very happy about her plans today. Dad & Mom were heading to Uncle Ray & Aunt Christine's to celebrate all the recent and soon to be family birthdays. Aunt Christine & her new grand baby, Sean, share a birthday on February 24th. Baby Sean's daddy, Brian Egan, also had a February birthday. Mom's birthday is on March 2nd. I think she may have mentioned another birthday or two but I can't seem to remember them at the moment. Well, at least I know they will be celebrated by Mom and Dad today! Kathie was in charge of all the food which will be delicious and a blessing to all in attendance. Kathie's husband, Scott, and their youngest son, Cody, were planning to be at the celebration along with Brian, Aga and baby Sean. Mom was looking forward to spending time with all these dear people who she loves.
Medically speaking, changes are in the works for Mom. After having a reaction to her iron reducing medication, the doctors have taken her off her daily 12 machine. Mom is thrilled about how much better she feels and that she doesn't have to have her constant companion at her side any longer. She is no longer on Cyclosporin and is on Prograph 743 instead. She feels better but it does come at a price...$80 per day!! She is still on Vicadan 24/7 and jokes about being a "75 year old drug addict"...keep in mind that she is only going to be 72 on the 2nd. Mom says being on the pain medication makes "a whole lot of difference." She just feels so much better! Mom continues to take her medication to prevent vomiting and because of the medication she is able to eat. This is a good thing.
Mom had a funny experience, or rather Dad did, when Mom recently went for an MRI. Her appointment was for 8:00 PM at night. Dad dropped off at the radiation building across from the Infusion Ward and then went to park the car. When he went to meet up with her, the building was dark and look completely closed. It took him a while to find Mom and he started to wonder where she could have run off. You'll need to ask Mom to tell you the story...she was quite tickled. Her MRI took 45 minutes per ankle since Mom gave permission for the radiologist to take extra info for further research. Mom wants as much good to come out of her illness as possible.
Mom told me that every morning she wakes up and says, "Thank you God that I am here." I know it would do me good to remember to be more thankful for each day God has graciously given me. Thank you Mom for the reminder.
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