Family Fun: Big weekends here.
8/12 Jim's sister Gina and brother-in-law George came up this weekend for a visit. They arrived yesterday and we had a cookout. It was a blast to catch up. Emma did an evening 5k run with glow in the dark stuff thrown at her. The kids went on the boat with Jim, their aunt and uncle. Gina and George left and my mom and Kate arrived.
8/19 Emma again went on a boat trip with Jim and some pals. We also had a goodbye party for Joseph. He went off to school on 8/25. Emma and Joe have spent a lot of time together shopping and going to the beach. Emma, Grandma and Kate even took me out for a day at shopping at target.
Medical Update: Sunday (Aug 28) Over the last several weeks Maureen had continuing weakness. On Monday, Maureen was admitted to the hospital unable to walk or dance under her own power. She had not been able to keep down any food or drink before this for days. They discovered a toxic reaction to one of her antibiotics, Once she stopped taking it things started recovering rapidly. The first 3 days in the hospital were a nightmare but I am now feeling much better and beginning to take steps on my own with the help of two nurses. A ways to go to but no more lightheaded or dizziness. Mostly severe lack of strength and fatigue. No worries we'll get back. Started next round of chemo on Thursday. No ETA yet for discharge.
In other news...on Sunday 8/21 at 330 am Maureen fell over her walker and her head grazed the corner of a chest. We went to the emergency room and they found no internal damage so home we went. The same day at 330 pm my Mom was bringing me to a clinic visit. She tripped and fell while getting me a wheelchair and banged up her face pretty good. She too went to the emergency room and got two stitches for her trouble but also no internal injuries. She was able to go home that night and is doing great.
So Joe is at school, Emma starts just after labor day (oh and also made the JV Volleyball team!!). Kate went home after a week stay, and grandma spend 5 hours in the emergency room but has been home in north andover beyond that. WOW
Thanks for checking in
Love Maureen
You and your mom sure have a weird definition of 'adventurous.' So glad to hear of the marked improvement! You got my mom to believe in miracles again. :) Hugs and prayers, Kathleen
ReplyDeleteWow - lots of news from New England. I am so very thankful that you and your mom are recovering from your 3:30 adventures (how crazy is that?). Keep getting stronger - we love you all so much!
ReplyDeleteWow - that was quite a couple of weeks. I continue to pray for you and your recovery. I hope these next few weeks are nothing but smooth sailing.
ReplyDeleteNicole Conaton
What a tough time you've had (and your mom!) but glad to hear that things are getting better. Let me know if you are accepting visitors, would like meals, or both. Praying you get back home soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking your mom's stitches should have been free based your frequent flyer status. Or do those points not transfer? Well at the very least I hope she got a little bag of peanuts for her troubles. Looking forward to seeing you in October.
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen,
ReplyDeleteNever a dull moment! ...Hang in there! Hoping you're home soon and sending you all my love, Xoxo, Kate
Moe...we have to get you back on your 'dancing' feet :) I love you & continue to pray for you!!
ReplyDeletePamela
Moe...we have to get you back on your 'dancing' feet :) I love you & continue to pray for you!!
ReplyDeletePamela