Thursday Evening Update

I am overwhelmed by the kindness and prayers.  Many of you have reached out today and I so do appreciate.  Many have asked, so I will give a little update.

They were unable to do the scheduled procedure due to moms esophagus issues that came evident in a report just prior to the procedure.  As of this afternoon her heartbeat was still out of sync and they were trying medication #4 to get it into rhythm.  Meanwhile they are switching out the Eloquist for Hepron and somehow that makes it okay to try the scope procedure (if I understand it right) again on Monday.  Mom has not had information verified by the doctors but according to the chart the nurse said she will be spending the weekend in the hospital.  I have talked with Mom several times and she is in good spirits.  This evening she was hungry and for some reason she was missed on the dinner rounds.  The nurse brought her sandwiches and fruit again.  Due to room arrival time last night, she missed dinner and had sandwiches then from the nurses station.  So when Peter called me to see if I too had been denied access to the hospital, I learned he was trying to take her soup from Olive Garden.  I know, Aaaawwwww.  Melted both mine and mom's heart. We were touched by Peter's kind gesture. He said they let him leave it for her and she is really hoping the soup reaches her soon as she is hungry.

Peter's doctor appointment turned into my talking with Dr B for about 15 minutes.  She said she didn't need to talk with Peter.  Mainly she wanted to know if he was safe and taking his medication.  I updated her on his most recent mental hospital visit and the medication he was on.  She is sending in prescription to continue the medication and set up an in person appointment (Lord willing) for May 28th.  For the doctors and therapist my child is one of many of whom the main goal is to keep safe.  But as mom, I want fullness and quality of life so it is often disappointing when they don't want all the details or want to hash it all out in search of the very best interventions. 

Peter is currently unemployed due to the Corona virus. He is hoping that job may reopen for him but I am not certain it will.  He has applied a few places but has yet to find what might be a good fit for him.  For multiple reasons it would be good for him to work but I am grateful for provisions giving him another month to not have to work.  I do pray for the job that would provide for him financially as well as connect him with people that would be a benefit to him at this point in life. 

Thanks for traveling along this journey and I will try to keep you update without overwhelming you with details.