Back to the ER we go!

Our morning started with a routine trip to the hospital for blood work. Finally we got some great news! Mom's platelets were at a satisfactory level which means we do not need a platelet transfusion.

Before leaving the hospital mom had to share with the doctor that she had some indigestion issues and abdominal pain. They sent us to the gastrointestinal center. When we finally met with the GI doctor they reviewed the symptoms and decided to send mom to the Emergency Center.

They suspect that her diverticulitis or colon infection has returned. In order to properly diagnose these infections it requires a CT scan. A CT scan itself is a walk in the park, however, the contrast that she has to drink is not a walk in the park. This liquid causes violent diarrhea for nearly 24 hours. This will be mom's third CT scan in nearly one month.

It is now 7:00pm and mom is still waiting in the ER room. We have been waiting all day for our turn at the CT scan machine with no hope in sight. Two days out of the hospital and now I am sitting back in the visitor chair looking onto my mother as she lays in the all so familiar hospital bed waiting for the "pooping juice".

As awful as the story I am painting my mom is still able to have fun in the darkest of hours. Mom, Peggy (her best friend from high school) and I sat in the room all day telling stories, jokes and making the best of the situation. Mom still gives hugs to each and every nurse and makes such a beautiful connection with every person who tends to her.

As many things that have gone wrong and continue to go wrong, my mother and I still find ourselves in a state of gratefulness. Thanks for the continued love and support.

Much love to all of those who send their love, thoughts and prayers.