Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Hey, Everyone! :) Shay here, since my sweet Momma is busy as a bee taking care of everyone! (Also, she kinda sucks at updating this. ;) Jk Momma! I love you!) She is a neat lady! Not only was I blessed with a flippin amazing Grandma, but a Mom as well! Grandpa, too. MY FAMILY IS GREAT! Anyway, because Grandma is so stinking great, she is H. O. M. E. from the hospital. Basically, she's the strongest person ever. She was out just short of 3 weeks! She is so happy to be home! We're all happy as well, there is really no place like home! Her eating habits have been the most worrisome throughout her chemotherapy. It's been a tough road for Grandma, her appetite is to a minimum and all of the medication has her tummy in knots always. It's hard for her to keep food down and everything she does eat is small and very soft on her tummy. Luckily, we've found some decent things that she's been able to eat pretty swell. Thank you, Top Ramen! :) The poor lady had a check-up today, they had to take blood out of her, (probably enough to feed a vampire.) She laughed, you should laugh, you're welcome. :) Everything went well, besides her being light-headed, but she was rewarded with a Coke. Was she able to drink it all? No, but every day we see a little more progress and are just looking forward to the day, when it's basically back to her old self. Dark chocolate eating self! A few more days of 24 hour care and T.L.C, Grandma will be able to be out and about in 2 or 3 months. She looks so beautiful and we love having her home. She's just as positive as ever and is ready to be up and better already. :) We are so grateful for her and her healing process, that the Lord has blessed us with. (Doctor's too! They have been great.) We just can't wait for everything to fall in to place and get her 110%! We just want to take a minute, to thank all of you for the support our entire family has received, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The blessings that we've been blessed with have been phenomenal and we're so grateful for the ward, the friends, and those who have supported us through this trial. We thank our Father in Heaven every day for you and everything that you have helped us with. Heavenly Father really speaks to us through each other. We thank you so very much and we love you. BTW Angie World: Her other favorite granddaughter, Nikki, says hello. We'll keep you posted more often! Thanks for checking up on Grandma. Your warm thoughts, prayers, and comments are always and very much appreciated. (I love Grandma most. :) ) Love, Shaylyn and the Fam. :)

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Hi Everyone, Mom was admitted on Tuesday & had her high dose of chemo Tuesday & Wednesday. So far she's only been a little nauseous. She finally had her stem cells replaced today after having it delayed because her kidneys were struggling with all that was being done. Thank you so much for all your prayers, service, care and concern for my mom. We are so grateful! Love, Cresta

Friday, November 2, 2012

Hi Everyone, So Mom was scheduled to be admitted for her stem cell transplant today. Unfortunately she received a phone call yesterday. They had found something concerning on her lung xray. So instead of being admitted to BMT center she spent the morning at the hospital getting a CT scan of her lungs and additional bloodwork. The good news is the test results came and it was only a cracked rib. She now has been rescheduled to be admitted to the BMT on Tues (next week). They promised her this was the last delay! It has been very difficult for mom to try and psych herself up for this difficult process and then have it put off again & again. However through all of this she's has continued to be sweet, positive and more concerned about others than herself! I love you Mom! Love, Cresta