Another Update

Mom has been awake much more these past two days, especially today. It's been wonderful to see her awake and able to really "talk" to us!! She's also been eating. I say "eating", it's more like "drinking" her meals. We are totally excited over these improvements and can't wait for more!!

The status of her kidneys and liver are the same. The doctors felt it was now safe to give her a steroid to help with the terrible rash covering her body. They will have to monitor her closely since the steroid can cause swelling and mask the infection. Hopefully she will get some relief from the itching. The drain in her back was removed today. The only downside to her being more alert is that she is more aware of the pain and itching.

I want to take a minute to thank each everyone for your kind words and prayers. I am not sure where we would be without you. I wish I could give each of you a BIG hug!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

I also want to say a special thank you to some of my bestest friends, Christy Albea, Kim Porter, Kim Bowling, Michele Hicks, and Wendy Hall. You guys are wonderful!! I love you all!!

Another special thanks to my sweetheart, Brady! He has been Mr. Mom for over a week now and has done the best job EVER!! Brady, you're my rock, and I love you so much!!

We definitely aren't out of the woods yet, so we still need your thoughts and prayers. My mom is still in TSICU and there has been no mention of when she will be going to a regular room. It will be a long road to recovery.