Prior to this weekend, the last couple of weeks had been okay... not great, but not terrible either. The hospice nurses were making weekly visits and Suzanne's pain had been pretty well maintained with methodone and hydrocodone. As recently as last Thursday, my children and I had dinner with mom at her house and Madeline and Benjamin kept her smiling and laughing the entire time we were there. Such a treat.
And then Saturday came. A day like no other and one I hope we don't repeat ever again. The suffering that Suzanne went through that day was in one word - AWFUL. The pain was unlike anything she had felt before and for the entire day eating was impossible because she couldn't keep anything down. By the evening a nurse came out and suggested that she start taking morphine to tackle the pain. Within a few hours Suzanne finally found some comfort and was able to get some rest.
Yesterday Suzanne was able to remain fairly comfortable and rest most of the day. Fortunately she also regained some of her appetite. I laughed last night as she took a few minutes to catch up on the Sunday gossip in the "Star". She informed us that little Suri Cruise now has a $38,000 Cadillac toy car. And even later in the evening Ray said she was cracking up at the Apprentice and all the ding dongs on that show. :)
Today Susie has been moving around a little more so we're happy to see that we've gotten better control of the pain.
We need your continued prayers for Suzanne this week. Please pray that her pain subsides and that her heart, mind and body remain at peace. Please also keep Ray and our family in your prayers so that we may contine providing her the best care and companionship possible.
With love,
Lauren
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
One day at a time
Hi family and friends. Sorry for the break in posts. We've had lots going on with our little Susie so it's been tough to sit down and just write.
Thankfully Spring Break has arrived and yesterday Suzanne took a little road trip to San Pedro Park with Ray and the girls to see the natural springs. It was such a beautiful day and mom really enjoyed taking in the sunshine and spending time with her favorite people.
Over the last few weeks, Suzanne has spent most of her time at home resting. As most of you know, chemotherapy was not working so we've come to a point in which we are simply trying to keep her comfortable. The wonderful people of Christus Santa Rosa have started coming by her house to check on her and make sure she has everything she needs for pain and other medical issues.
I kindly ask for your continued prayers for Suzanne, particularly that God grant her the peace and comfort she needs right now. I also ask for prayers for my family as this challenging time can be so much to process.
Finally, I would like to express how grateful we are for all of the love and support we have received over the last few weeks. We are so blessed to have such an abundance of family and friends that consistently make sure we have everything we need. A BIG THANK YOU TO:
- Ray's wonderful family who in addition to taking care of all of us, always see to it that Becky and Ashley have a busy social calender. :)
- Norma who offers priceless company to my mother, cooks for our family all the time and takes my sisters on shopping excursions.
- My wonderful husband, everyone in my husband's family, Terri and all of my San Antonio friends who have taken care of my children over and over again for the last few months so that I can spend time with my beautiful mother.
- The AMAZING people of Pasteur Plaza Surgery Center who have donated HUNDREDS of hours to my mom so she could continue to receive medical benefits and a paycheck. Words could never express how much your generosity means to us and we are eternally grateful.
- To all of you who offer prayers and send messages... they are our source of strength and we appreciate them so much.
With love and promises to post again soon,
Lauren
Thankfully Spring Break has arrived and yesterday Suzanne took a little road trip to San Pedro Park with Ray and the girls to see the natural springs. It was such a beautiful day and mom really enjoyed taking in the sunshine and spending time with her favorite people.
Over the last few weeks, Suzanne has spent most of her time at home resting. As most of you know, chemotherapy was not working so we've come to a point in which we are simply trying to keep her comfortable. The wonderful people of Christus Santa Rosa have started coming by her house to check on her and make sure she has everything she needs for pain and other medical issues.
I kindly ask for your continued prayers for Suzanne, particularly that God grant her the peace and comfort she needs right now. I also ask for prayers for my family as this challenging time can be so much to process.
Finally, I would like to express how grateful we are for all of the love and support we have received over the last few weeks. We are so blessed to have such an abundance of family and friends that consistently make sure we have everything we need. A BIG THANK YOU TO:
- Ray's wonderful family who in addition to taking care of all of us, always see to it that Becky and Ashley have a busy social calender. :)
- Norma who offers priceless company to my mother, cooks for our family all the time and takes my sisters on shopping excursions.
- My wonderful husband, everyone in my husband's family, Terri and all of my San Antonio friends who have taken care of my children over and over again for the last few months so that I can spend time with my beautiful mother.
- The AMAZING people of Pasteur Plaza Surgery Center who have donated HUNDREDS of hours to my mom so she could continue to receive medical benefits and a paycheck. Words could never express how much your generosity means to us and we are eternally grateful.
- To all of you who offer prayers and send messages... they are our source of strength and we appreciate them so much.
With love and promises to post again soon,
Lauren
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