How's Gladys doing, RD?

KimJack · #1 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 04:36 PM

We haven't heard anything since your rather distressing news on Saturday, Donna. Has your mom's condition improved any since then? Were you able to carry out your plan for an early party? We hope and pray that she's hanging in there, and that your next news will be more encouraging than the last. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gladys and her whole family. God bless you all.

Jack and Kim

rollerdonna · #2 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 05:46 PM

Thanks for asking Kim and Jack. As you can see, the cards have been pouring in, and I'm hanging them all on the wall above my mom's bed in the living room. She has opened and read every one, but she doesn't seem to understand who all these wonderful people are and why they're sending her cards. I however, have been thrilled with your response to my request, and I thank each and every one of you.

Since last Monday's incident (stroke or seizure) Mom has not been the same. The brain tumour is obviously taking it's toll, and she has lost some motor functioning and all emotion or facial expression, although she is still very aware of what's going on.
Tomorrow, she is going by ambulance to see her oncologist at the hospital and we're hoping he will expedite matters to have her transferred to the Palliative Care centre as soon as possible. Having her at home is wonderful, but the amount of care-giving is becoming overwhelming to family members.

Once again CruiseMates, thanks for your cards, prayers and good wishes; I appreciate them more than you'll ever know.

donna
P.S. I will be posting more pics in the personal gallery as soon as I can get them scanned.

#3 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 06:26 PM

Thinking of you and your family....Prayers coming your way....Susan

Trip · #4 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 06:54 PM

What a touching wall of love.Thanks for sharing it with us.

#5 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 07:23 PM

I'm glad that your mom is still hanging in there. Be sure to take care of yourself, too. The Caregivers usually are the ones who end up being really "sick and tired".Literally.
Just keep your smile going knowing that you have us to support you from all over the world, perhaps! Lynne

bigjohn461 · #6 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 08:10 PM

Hey Kiddo..You know we are here for any support. We will be praying for all your family Donna..hang in there..I do hope she will feel better.

dezertcruzer · #7 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 09:59 PM

Donna, prayers continue to go out to your whole family. Thanks for sharing the picture with us.

Rebel · #8 (**permalink**) January 24th, 2005, 10:12 PM

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us the picture Donna. I only hope this is giving your Mom and you & your family some comfort at this difficult time.
Nancy

Cruznut2 · #9 (**permalink**) January 25th, 2005, 05:59 AM

Thank you for posting the picture for us. My thoughts and prayers are on the way to you and your family.

Cruznut2

#10 (**permalink**) January 25th, 2005, 06:58 AM

Thanks Donna for being such a good daughter, and an example to us all.
I pray that God will bless you with extra strength during this time.

VTJen