Super Strength

Mom has 30 more minutes of dialysis so we are trying to keep her still. This ain't so easy - thank God! She is as strong as an ox! She keeps pulling up and squeezing the heck out of my hand. When I asked if she understood me -- she nodded yes. I asked if she was in pain -- she nodded no. YAHOO! So as soon as she is done with dialysis they are going to try some treatments that will improve her breathing ... and we will be able to adjust her. She has been laying in the same position for 24 hours as she did not have radiation yesterday -- so I can tell she is going crazy trying to get into a better position. We should also be able to take off the restraints. I asked that they tie down her hands (I know it sounds terrible) because the other night I left the room for just a minute and when I got back she had had a full blown panic attack and she had pulled off everything (or just about). So with a tube in her lungs I did not want to run the risk of her doing it again. Once she is fully aware of what's going on then we will remove the restraints.

Also ... earlier this morning when she opened her eyes I smiled and said "hello Mom" ... and looked me right in the eye and a single tear dropped. Oh yeah! That's my emotional Mom ... she's there and she can hear us loud and clear!!! Keep those prayers coming ... they are being answered left and right!!