Tuesday, August 21, 2007

21 August 2007

Dad took mom to Poosh today. Things went as planned. However, mom has been complaining about her upper ribs on her left side hurting. So dad arranged to have an X-Ray taken today after Poosh. We will know the results tomorrow. We are not sure what to think about this. Dr. Glantz explained to us in the beginning that Gliomas DO NOT spread to other parts of the body. So, this cannot be the cancer spreading. So, we do not know what to think. We will let you know when we know more.

Tonight mom had shish kabob and pilaf and fruit for dinner. She ate well again. The Koosh is causing her to have stomach distress at night. So, we are working to help mom not over eat. :-) :-)

We have set up a family calendar on the internet so that we can better coordinate who gets a turn helping. We have been stepping all over each other because everyone wants a turn taking mom to Poosh or helping at the house or bringing dinner, etc. This will be a good thing. On one of mom’s visits to the doctor, all six kids were there. That is a little overwhelming for the hospital. ;-) More than once, mom and dad have had multiple dinners brought over. So, the calendar will be a good thing. We are so blessed to have the family that we have. Each of us contributes when and where they can. We are so blessed to have each other and mom is bringing us even closer together. What a blessing it is to be able to pause our ridiculously busy lives in order to contemplate and act upon the love that we have for our parents. God sends his tender mercies to us in so many ways.

The Christensens

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

MAY THE WONDERFUL CREATOR CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL- PEPPERMINT TEA WITH HONEY IS GENTLE ON TUMMY- IF ANY OF YOU NEED SOME INNER STRENGTH TAKE SOME OF MINE- REMEMBER- THE CREATOR HAS YOU ALL IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND- LOVE CONQUERS ALL- AND YOUR FAMILY MMW- WOW- WOW- YOUS ALL GOTS THE LOVE---- LOVE YOUS ALL- SICILIAN-DREAMER AND SON ;0) XOXOXO

Anonymous said...

We were devastated to learn of your illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Herb and all of your family. Camomile tea is also good for an upset tummy. Ask Peter Rabbit:) Keep working on getting well and remember that we love you.
Love,
Billy and Martha

Anonymous said...

quote from Brad----
busy lives----- yes Brad-- take a break- like the good book says- dont be of the world---
(((((((( CHRISTENSENS- ET AL ))))))))))) SICILIAN HUGS FOR YOU ALL- YOUR LOVE THE LOVE YOU HAVE FOR EACH OTHER- THE GREATEST BLESSING- FAMILY----
P.S. BINGOLOTTIS STILL SAFE IN FREEZER ;0) DOES ANYONE KNOW A DHL DRIVER GOING TO ALPINE--- WE LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH---- SICILIAN-DREAMER AND SON ;0) XOXOXO

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