The last few days...

There has been some swelling in her extremeties, both hands and feet. Mom was in the hospital for 3 days over the last weekend, having some testing and taking a course of diuretics to reduce the pressure in her limbs. We are praying that the swelling continues to go down, though her body isn't responding quickly. Pray with us as the next few days unfold, and we hope to see improvement! She is discouraged, but puts on a good face, being willing to face whatever comes along. How like her to plod ahead.

We love you all,

N

From Rebecca - Again!

Just a note to all the wonderful friends of Momma's .... if you would like to send her a note, she enjoys reading her mail and looks forward to the mailman every day! Please don't necessarily expect a formal reply or a returned call; but a reply in thought and prayers from Momma will surely be sent.
She is taking each day as it comes and water retention on the extremities is an issue at this point in time. Not only is she dealing with her health, but we are attempting to rearrange her home to better accommodate her, Michele and the boy's future needs.
Bruce was able to spend a night at home with her and somewhat coordinate plans for arrangements of the accommodations to follow. They both enjoyed the time together.
I have to remember that if it was simple, we sure wouldn't know what it was to climb a mountain. Welcome to the mountain, we love it here...Grateful to know what a mountain is and I would climb it any time for her!:)
Thanks to all!

From Rebecca...

Momma says "She met with the oncologist day before yesterday and the went over the latest CAT scan. It showed the cancer is slowly moving but with a density in her left upper lung which is more defined."
We apologize if calls are not answered or returned, Momma is most consumed with maintaining and just taking each day as its own. We surely thank you all and we do mean ALL of our friends and family for your prayers and efforts in lifting Momma up to God. Who could we better deliver her to!!!
Thank you so much,
Rebecca Elaine Jordan

Looking for some stability.

Mom has been handling some pain as of late, and trying to sleep and rest more and more. We spent the week of her birthday in Sanibel with Michele and the boys, and she got to play with Laurel, go to the beach, eat banana pudding, and rest. Unfortunately, we missed the flight to Florida and had to drive. We only lost a little while, and arrived safely.

Enterprise is a great company to rent from.

Don't ever stay at the Ramada Inn in Warner-Robbins, Ga.

The report from the Radiologist states that the current masses are slow growing. There are some new spots, but they are faint, and the old ones have barely changed. There is some concern that there is spreading, because of the pain that she is feeling--but, for now, we wait and are thankful for each day. Here are some pictures from the beach:

And on to some R&R...

These past few days have been a challenge. Mom is feeling badly, with a bladder infection. Everyone else is well, though unrested, and we are anticipating some good solid rest in the next couple of weeks. Pray for rest and for the infection to go down, and that she will experience less pain.

Something New. Laurel Linnea Sharp.

So, we got to hold our daughter today, and it was so good to be able to know what she looks like, what size she is, and what she sounds like. Mom was at the hospital all day, and she wouldn't leave (even for a doctor's appointment that she was supposed to be at). When she was going home last evening, she said "Well, we made it."

We did indeed.

Mom has been hurting more and more, and has been nearly unable to use her arm. She has started taking pain medication, which is a big deal for her. Mom has had a high tolerance for pain, and usually refuses medication that will affect her coherence. She was eager to have some relief.

We are now looking to July, and to some peace and quiet. I would imagine that Mom will be glued to Laurel like crazy.

-n

(by the way, the baby looks alot like pictures of Rebecca when she was a newborn)

Nothing New

I thought I'd post a quick note to let you know that nothing new has transpired. Mom is still resting uneasily at home, and has begun some small Physical Therapy to manage the pain and discomfort that characterizes her mobility. She looks forward to the beach and some well earned down time. Drop her a line if you'd like, and in the mean time, we're praying for a baby to arrive...the due date was Saturday the 18th.