Bittersweet
05.04.04 (12:35 pm) [edit]
Bittersweet is the only word I can think of to describe my day. How is it possible that so much can happen in 3 hours! When I got to my aunt's house they we're trying to start the mower. Can you believe that darn thing wouldn't budge? I hate when that happens. :roll: :wink:
While we were hanging out my Mom calls. She had an appointment in Dallas today with the head of Cardiac Surgery. (The big guy.) The news is good AND bad. The good news is that she won't be having surgery. Her chest won't have to be opened AGAIN. The bad news is that it won't be fixed. They feel that any intrusive surgery would only cause more harm to her heart and probably cause her to go on dialysis for the rest of her life. You can imagine how everyone is taking this news.
I managed to catch up with my Mom at a friends house and she looked AWESOME. She has lost a ton of weight and now fits into size 11 jeans with room to spare. When I left she walked me to my car and we really got a chance to talk. I never get to see that side of her. She is brave and strong. She cried on my shoulder, this happening only three other times that I can recall.
The plan right now is to just rest and eat healthy. I'm sure they are going to give her some new medication to help with the hole in her heart, cardiac artery disease and leaky valves.
I can't figure out how to feel.
While we were hanging out my Mom calls. She had an appointment in Dallas today with the head of Cardiac Surgery. (The big guy.) The news is good AND bad. The good news is that she won't be having surgery. Her chest won't have to be opened AGAIN. The bad news is that it won't be fixed. They feel that any intrusive surgery would only cause more harm to her heart and probably cause her to go on dialysis for the rest of her life. You can imagine how everyone is taking this news.
I managed to catch up with my Mom at a friends house and she looked AWESOME. She has lost a ton of weight and now fits into size 11 jeans with room to spare. When I left she walked me to my car and we really got a chance to talk. I never get to see that side of her. She is brave and strong. She cried on my shoulder, this happening only three other times that I can recall.
The plan right now is to just rest and eat healthy. I'm sure they are going to give her some new medication to help with the hole in her heart, cardiac artery disease and leaky valves.
I can't figure out how to feel.
posted by: ScubaDiva (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (12:38 pm)
Wow. That is bittersweet. She's lucky to have you, and you her. Hope you have many many more hugs with her.
posted by: chicalookate (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (12:39 pm)
That is a tough situation. Your mom is lucky she has you to lean on. I am glad she is looking good. I will keep her in my thoughts.
posted by: Daisymae (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (12:45 pm)
She's a trooper, and she's not going to give in without a fight! Strong doesn't even begin to describe you mom. You yourself have alot of her qualities!!
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (12:49 pm)
Thanks hun. Me too.
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (12:51 pm)
Reply to: chicalookate
Thanks Kate, I appreciate the thoughts. Krista is right.. She's stronger than anyone I know.
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (12:52 pm)
Reply to: Daisymae
I told her about you helping Pat and me with the paperwork. She wants you to come to Palestine and help her... hehe..
your popular!
posted by: ferriman (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (3:37 pm)
def lucky to have eachother! :)
posted by: qutepie2 (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (5:17 pm)
**Hugs**
posted by: lynne (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (5:28 pm)
I will be thinking of you and your mother. I'll be hoping that this course turns out in the best way that it can.
posted by: SSWarrior (reply)
post date: 05.04.04 (6:25 pm)
you did have a bad day sorry about your mom
posted by: dumblondegirl (reply)
post date: 05.05.04 (3:43 am)
Oh, Jenn... Like Mother, like daughter--- you too are brave and strong even with all this on your shoulders. ~*~big ole Texas-sized hug~*~
posted by: Janemma (reply)
post date: 05.05.04 (8:16 am)
Thinknig of you and your mom - and hoping new meds and healthy lifestyle give her a long and happy life with her kids and grandkids :)
posted by: Cyberpal (reply)
post date: 05.05.04 (11:31 am)
I'm so gutted for you hun, I honestly thought they'd be able to fix whatever was wrong... well, from what you've written abt her I'm sure MUM is gonna pull thur whatever happens.
She's got you, and that has gotta be a good thing, right? I'mma be thinking of her, and you... hang in there sweetie.
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.06.04 (8:22 am)
I can't really comment about all of this yet guys... I'm working on it.
posted by: forevermystical (reply)
post date: 05.06.04 (2:58 pm)
Sorry to hear about your mom sweetie. Big hug to both of you!
