Saturday, ended up being a “stay at home” because Mom got to feeling really “yucky” ... these days are to be expected, but she was NOT happy because she missed Allie’s Volley-Ball game. Something she was really looking for, both Mom & Allie, sadly it turned into one of her bad days. (the kind of day where just want to stay in bed and be taken care of)
Sunday, we got up prepared for going to church with Mom’s dad. Sadly & luckily for Mom, he wasn’t up to going. She was doing a bit better, but last week it would have pushed her too hard. (This week she is gonna go, she is just as excited about it as he is!) But she did get to eat some cake & ice cream to celebrate Dad’s/GrandPa’s 63 Birthday ... hey we had to plan something a little early, or he would have caught on. (Yep, he didn’t suspect any thing)
Monday, Karyl took Mom to chemo, which we are grateful for. She let Dad know all the in’s & out’s that were needed, which was the same as before. (Thanks Karyl ... it was appreciated. More than you know.) Mom slept through most of chemo treatment, which is good for her. But it really messes up her sleeping habits.
Tuesday, Mom didn’t want to go to the hydration appt. But I talked her into it, and we were there for less than 2 hrs.!!! Way to go Mom ... she only needed a little hydration, and nothing else. (they usually give potassium, and occasionally other meds ~ for nausea, etc.) By the time we left that appt, Mom was exhausted. (yep, Tuesday was a bad day) Tuesday night, Mom began running a fever (plus a few other issues) so we took her to Newton’s ER. They ran all kinds of tests on her, but nothing showed up. They believe it was because of the tumors & chemo .... sadly, these are symptoms will happen because of the treatment she is receiving. The doc just wanted to make sure it wasn’t because she caught something else ... that would have meant another hospital stay 
Wednesday, was a lot of napping, to catch up from the sleep we all missed for the night/morning ER “visit.” Karen was gonna take Mom to the Farmer’s Market, but since she wasn’t up to it, she brought her some tomatoes ... I wish she would have stayed to talk to Mom. But she wanted Mom to rest. (I have to agree with her, but it’s hard because it does seem to help when Mom has visitors ... but she needs the rest)
Thursday, was recovering from earlier days this week. Wednesday was a hard day for all. Mom went to see her dad ... those two have really bonded lately. (I am so simply grateful for.) They talked for quite some time. Then we stopped by GrandAnn’s grave. Mom had her time to talk to her mother. As well as see the work they have been doing on the marker.
Friday, was a slow day. To rest, & relax. Dad suck it up that he was officially 63!!! (Way to go Dad) PLUS Mom got to talk to Yanni & Jayden (Oh, Eric of course) via computer. She really loves those “calls.” But then she loves all the calls she gets from her GrandChildren (hint hint 
I think that covers the week. There are some good times/days, as well as bad ones. But for the most part, she is fighting hard. She wants to have more time with each of us ... as a group or one on one. For that alone, I am grateful ... and will support her decision.
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