Thank You Angels for praying for Bob he is still in hospital he is due for more chemo but he has an infection in his mouth and throat ulcers. The nurses at UCI Medical Center are so compassionate they take care of only cancer patients so they must see a lot of sufferings but their kindness is outstanding. God Bless them ALL. The amazing part in all this is that I have not had much time to think about myself, but just got my diabetic lab work done and it is the best I have ever had my A1C is 6.4 normal is under 6.0. My trip to Chicago was wonderful I will post some photos of my Grandson Beto he would not leave our side he stayed in our room all the time. Dear Lord I lift all my Garden Junkee Angels that all their needs be taken care of. God Bless Sylvia NanaGrandma

Thank you all again. It's good to come here, as I mentioned on another post to 'escape'. Also to 'feel' the caring support from all of you. Update as of today...Dad needs a transfusion. It seems there is blood loss within the bone. His blood count has dropped, but I was told that in the elderly it's not uncommon. The problem is he's refusing it. We are trying to convince him it's for his own good if he wants to get better and go home. Tomorrow he'll make his decision. OA..you're right - nothing happens in the order we expect. Punk.. 'Looking up and asking for help' certainly does help get you through most situations. Kathleen...I remember you mentioning losing your Dad at a young age.. I thought how strong you mother was raising you and your sisters alone. As far as 'bittersweet' feelings on Christmas...I can totally relate to that. We lost DH's Mom on Christmas - his Dad on Easter..a Sister on Memorial Day, and now our Neice on Mother's Day.. As hard as it may be, it's so important for us to look forward and find the good in each day and make the most of it. janet1...I will keep your DGD in my prayers..and will look forward to you sharing all the 'Good News' about your new GGD. jan..thanks for all the helpful information. You brought up lots of good points on what to do once he's in rehab. Pictures, food and an Afghan are wonderful ideas. I just hope he accepts going to rehab eaisly..and that he agrees to one close enough to make the visits easy. You can see, with his personality...I can only 'suggest' it...lol He's the one in charge!! jane

Thanks for all the prayers.They are working!They flew him to Lubbock this afternoon.He does have an obstruction but it isn't as bad as the thought it might be.It is only a partial one and they will do Laparoscopic surgery tomorrow afternoon and fix it.Mom has known the doctor that is doing it for a long time and has complete trust in her so she is feeling better about everything.I'll keep everyone updated.

Hope she is starting to improve. So sorry everything seems to be happening at once. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.