Stopped to see mom today and she was in good spirits. She dressed herself and got up and walked a bit. Doesn't seem to be in as much pain as she was before the second surgery. Thank you for your prayers and hugs. She hasn't started her PT yet--hope her good mood lasts.

At least you know she is in the right place to get what she needs to get her strength back. It must be hard on both of you but maybe motivating for her to get out of there. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Karen

Praying for you and your mom, ritzy. Sometimes it's hard to be the daughter, huh? Hang in there friend.
Sherry

Morning, mom told the doctor she wanted to go to rehab, something the visiting nurse suggested, so she has been moved to a care center to get the rehab she needs. I don't think she understood, as I didn't know until this morning when I talk to the care center, that she cannot go home until the doctor releases her. I don't expect she is going to be happy even though I know this is what is best for her to build up her strength, since her ultimate goal is to be able to live by herself again. Please continue to pray for her and me as I feel guilty.

Ann
Im happy to hear you are doing so much better and that you found great Dr's. I'm hoping the vampires stay away from you and that Dr. finds the pattern and that he can fix this through meds. Keep the good faith and know we are thinking of you.

Happy
Wishing your DS a fast recovery through her knee surgery. Hope her DH can find a job soon. Knowing its very stressful through the time of having health problems makes it harder to heal so you need to stress that taking care of herself is very important for healing. I'm Wishing her a fast complete recovery.

Ritzy
Happy to hear your mothers surgery went well. I hope she will recovery soon and feel better. I think its very stressful for her to be down like this and needing to depend on her children at this time. I'm wishing her a stress free speedy recovery. Gotta spoil her alittle with her favorite treats.

(( My thoughts and prayers go out to you everyone))

Hugzzz,Love Kathy

Happy and Ritzy. I will pray for both your situations. And in both situations, praying for hope to grow.

Morning all. Mom's surgery went well. The doctor reiterated that her bone are very fragile. She is talking about going into rehab--which would help me--but I don't know how long she will last. Please pray for her depression to dissipate enough for her to get strong. Thank you for all your prayers and good wishes--God bless.

PLease keep my sister and her DH in your prays he has not been able to find a job yet. She just had knee replacement done and can not stand or work more than 30 mins because her ankel swells she has RA and the medican is vering costley I hope he can get something soon Happy

Ann, what wonderful news! I'm so glad you now have the right team working for you.

Hope to see you this winter,

Pat in Rockport, TX

Ann, so glad to hear your good news!!! Judy in Torrance

Ann I was just reading your blog and wondered where you were getting all your energy. I thought you sounded like you were doing better than these past few weeks/months. So glad to hear of all the good reports and especially that you will have cohesive care between your travels. That's really good news.

What a relief Ann to finally get a set of Drs. that are willing to work together on solving your problem. I hope the good results continue.


Margaret I'm praying for your friend too.

Karen

Ann that is great news keep up the good work and remeber we will keep you on the list Happy

Just had to post a thanks on the prayer list. I should have posted it earlier this week but have been "bizzy" I went to the doctor on Tues. (a new hemotologist but not new to me because I went to him in '05 when they thought I had bone cancer- I just didn't realize until a couple of weeks ago he handled blood diseases too bad me should have asked more questions) Anyway my blood tests came back wonderful. I guess the "lemons" that were handed my way (read my blog archives for the background) must have been what I needed. The ten iron infusions in September in Chicago have held up and my hemoglobin is 14.4 (highest it has been for me in probably ten years) and my ferritin level which should be above 40 or 50 and for me is usually around ten is now at an amazing 180. I had to ask the nurse for the score at least three times because I couldn't believe that she had told me the right thing. but this doctor plans to test me every month through the winter and see if we can find a pattern to when I start dropping and then develop a preventative program so that I will not have to have blood transfusions every few months. so for now I am giving thanks to the Lord and praying that I stay on this path. But I know that I am thankful that finally I have been led to some doctors here in Texas, in Memphis and in Chicago that all speak the same language and are willing to work together. Hopefully I am on a new path. Thank you all my friends for your prayers and concern and I will keep you posted. Hugs, love and I will continue prayers for the rest of the group, Ann