Apr
6
2010
Shelly’s surgery was very aggressive and they will keep an eye on it recurring. She is on long term hormones but for now it looks like she will be pain free for a while. 
Eventually the doctor wants her to have a baby and that may (or may not) cure her.
Mom ate her Easter dinner without assistance. It has been a long time since she has done that.
Apr
2
2010
Weekly visits to urgent care and the emergency room have brought us to Monday, April 5th. This the day that Shelly goes in for another surgery. Her endometriosis has spread very quickly. Her doctor wants to try minimal removal of the extra tissue. UCLA said not to bother because it is too severe. When they go in, they will decide. Shelly thinks she may need a complete hysterectomy.
Mom was rushed to the hospital after slowly going downhill for many months. Her pulse ox was 60 and they could not find her heartbeat. They sent her home and I spent a few days with my sisters and mom helping out. She is 90 so we know it will not be long.
In January, I went to the doctor. I have been having leg and feet cramps that keep me up all night. One time my big toe pointed at my ankle! Then I started having complete body spasms. Doctor wants me to have a sleep study, but the insurance company could not find a center near my home. She even suggested New York. ha ha. Now I get about three to five hours of sleep each night.
I told the family that my diabetes is worse. I told them I do not want to lose my feet so I must eat right. Jenny stepped up and has set up a menu plan for the family. I go grocery based on the meals we prepare together. We have never eaten so healthy or with such variety.
Patrick has started the garden in the back yard. He turned the soil up. The kids will go to the store for seedlings when the rain we are supposed to have finally goes through.
My nephew got married and it was beautiful. I have two new great-nephews. Wow.
I hope I will soon be better and can update with more frequency.
I have been praying for our family and extended family as some have been going through very difficult times . God Bless.
Jan
4
2010
Or better late than never.
I am posting a few pictures from our family reunion. Enjoy!
Dec
10
2009
I have a feeling I will be at my sister’s house this Christmas. She called and said that mom is now under hospice care twice a week, although she can call for help at any time. Mom is living on liquids because her Parkinsons has made it difficult for her to swallow. She doesn’t acknowledge anyone and appears to not know the TV is there until a baby appears and then she smiles.
Michelle is in a lot of pain still. We are playing a waiting game to see if the hormones will work, but the doctor says it is not too promising.
I’ll have a new washer today for Christmas (old one broke) and I’ll let you know how the front loaders perform.