Delays and other facts of life...

Sorry for the lack of communication, but things have been hectic... Here's the scoop, bulletized for your viewing pleasure:

• Mom's still deteriorating at a steady pace. The MRI's found a small tumor in her spinal cord which the dr. began treating with radiation yesterday. It is very difficult for her to lie flat and perfectly still for the two doses (throat and now spine) so they will now be giving her a 20 minute break (or however long she needs) between each dose. We think that will help. She's constantly jittery (due to nerves and decadron - a steroid) and is smoking WAAY too much. At this point, what do you do? It may be her only source of comfort, besides the numerous meds she is on. She continues to be miserable.

• She lost another 5 lbs as of yesterday. She is down to 119lbs. Please pray that the decadron will do as does for most people and increase her appetite. Nothing sounds good or tastes good to her anymore.

• Mom's friend, Jan, has been here for several weeks and heads home June 10th. She has been a godsend in regards to preparing meals for mom and encouraging her to eat. That's a blessing!

• Ultrasound showed a "complex cystic lesion" on my thyroid. Supposedly, it is too small to be causing the irritation and pressure in my neck, so my ENT suggests it "may" be something called Globus Hystericus or Globus Laryngeus which can be caused by acid reflux (guilty) and stress (um... maybe a little). I am getting it checked out further under the advisement of several health professionals... It is well with my soul!
  

• I appreciate you for reading this and praying for out family. Bit by bit, Satan keeps trying to tear us down with physical maladies... but I know (and we collectively know as a family) that GOD is good. That He knows ALL of the plans He has for us. And they are GREAT plans that will prosper us and give us a future! Amen!