November 12th

She's back! Well at least almost back. She had a rough night of confusion as she was trying to figure out what happened to her and where she was. The Doctors had her on large amounts of pain medications which was helping her pain but was making her very tired and out of it. This morning and throughout the day she got a lot of rest and slept well as we made sure her room stayed dark, calm and quiet. This evening she was up and very alert and her communication was where it as prior to surgery. We are keeping her environment with very low stimulation so she can heal and get the rest needed. Over all she is doing good and eating, drinking and sleeping as she should. Keep those prayers coming.

Last night as I stood at the foot of my moms bed I quietly prayed over her. I stood there while she slept and I watched the machines attached to her keeping rhythm with each breath, I felt exhausted physically and mentally. Then I thought about all of the sleepless nights she has had as a mother and wife praying over each of her five children and husband. Even being a mother myself I think she has me beat. She gives me and many others so much strength. Today, Aunt Pat (moms sister) had asked each of us children to describe my mother in one word and the words that were said were strength and perseverance.

Once again I would like to thank everyone for keeping my mother in your thoughts and prayers. The five of us have been able to be with my mother and father constantly but only because we have the greatest support in our own homes. Our spouses and children have pulled together to keep each one of our homes running as smoothly as possiable. Each of us have crazy busy lives and each of our families have done great working together as a team to help out.