Leaving the hospital felt ceremonial as it truly was the last time we will leave the hospital. As mom rolled down the hospital hallway in the ambulance stretcher nurse after nurse came running down the hall to give her a last good bye, hug and kiss.
As we boarded the ambulance mom had me take a picture of her with one of the EMT's. She then made me pose with the two male EMT's. On the drive she was trying to set me up with one of them - good thing he was engaged because that would have been awkward.
When mom and I arrived home we were greeted by dad and a hospice nurse. There is now a hospital bed in our living room where mom will probably spend much of her time.
Visitors: Anyone is welcome at anytime! Mom loves having company more than anything in the whole world! In regards to scheduling please check in with Bobby 713-826-3778 or Brook 970-333-4035 before making plans.
Prognosis: As many people are aware cancer is unpredictable. No one has put a stamp on mom or given a time line. It is possible (especially in mom's case) that other complications outside of the tumor may take her life. The morale of the story is mom is still very much alive and wanting to push on.
Physical: Her left arm and left leg are in large part non-functioning. She is no longer able to assist with transfers and will not be able to transfer in and out of vehicles. We can transfer her with relative ease from bed to wheelchair so that she can still spend time at her sewing machine and eat in the kitchen area. As I sit here at 12:30am she is still working on a crochet project. Although it has taken her 5 days to cast on one stitch she does not give up.
Emotional: Although it seems mom is getting closer to accepting this disease and the situation she is still lingering in the depression stage. Mom asked one of the doctor this morning, "What are you doing do fix my tumor?" Although mom has been told several times they are not doing treatment any longer, she still thinks that they should be doing something. She cried several times today expressing her fears of dying and not getting to see her grandchildren.
Mentally: Mom's short term memory proves to be a challenge everyday. This is either due to the disease progressing or the amount of drugs she is taking. Either way, please be aware that when you talk with her she might have confusion surrounding time of day and schedules. In no way has her long term been affected - she is full of stories so come and get you some stories before they run out.
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