Saturday Morning

It's 10:0o am Saturday morning and I'm sitting on the lanai with Mom while we eat breakfast.  Yes, you heard me, EAT.  Mom started back on solid foods yesterday.  She had Manna bread (not really bread, its made of nuts), a bit a steamed vegetables, and this morning some cereal (I have no idea what it is but she's eating it and I'm not asking questions :>) ).  Mom has also been able to drink and keep down some almond juice.  This is really important as it has a much higher calorie content than anything else she has ingested and she certainly doesn't need to lose any more than the 30 bs she lost prior to our arrival. 

Last night was a fairly good night.  Mom has not been nearly as nauseous for the past several days and did not get sick to her stomach once yesterday (Yipee!).  

In a few hours two of Mom's sisters, Sue aka "The Queen" and Mo aka "The family tree" are coming to visit for the weekend.  Mom is really looking forward to their visit.  For those of you that don't know Mom is one of eight children and she doesn't get to see her siblings nearly as often as she likes, so this should be great!   The aunties visit should also allow me to attend some seminars and listen to lectures.  This is paramount, as I need to know how to do all of this for Mom when we get back to Virginia. 

These words are from Mom. I would like everyone to know that I am very thankful to everyone .  I didn't know when I arrived what exactly it would be like and I am thankful for those who prayed to sustain me in the decision to be here.  I believe this decision is God's will and direction.  Although I have made some mistakes like taking on too many therapies in one day and cutting back on pain meds too quickly, God has shielded me even from those mistakes to a certain degree.  I am thankful for much less vomiting and that pain that causes vomiting has lessened.  I am thankful for being able to do more for myself and that when unable Michelle has been wonderful in anticipating needs, gently tending me, and arranging all of my schedules.  I'm thankful for this place that offers so many avenues to healing.  I'm thankful for all the staff from the directors, therapy staff, immensely capable kitchen staff, and kind housekeeping staff, and friendly supportive guests.   I am encouraged daily by all of these people of my ability to heal, on God's timetable.  God has preformed a miracle in that I am starting to be able to eat solid foods.  Please pray that this continues. Also, please pray that the pain in my ribs and leg lessens so that I can sleep through the night without waking up every three hours to take pain meds. 

On a side note of Michelle.  I'm adjusting to all of these veggies, but this is certainly not easy!  I thought they were crazy the first day when they told me that my tastes would change, but they have.  I can now drink the nutritious green green with only minimal nose wrinkling and I've already lost about 7-8 pounds (Yippee!).  There have been some funny moments, sobering moments, spiritually enlightening moments, and really special mother daughters moments (usually at about 4 am... why does it always work that way? :>) ) that I would not trade for the world.  Once again thank you for your kind words, prayers and encouragement.  Neither of us could do this with out the support we are receiving from our family and our friends.  

Much love,

Michelle and 

Nancy aka "The Nons"