Mom had GREAT progress yesterday, she was able to get her breathing tube removed! It's still a bit TBD if it will stay out for good as it's taking a lot of energy still for Mom to keep her breathing regular, so we're trying to not celebrate prematurely. But she did good throughout the night which we hope is a good indicator for the tube staying out!
Mom's still not talking much because it takes a lot of energy that she's saving for breathing and fighting (and her throat is a bit soar from having that damn tube). But when I packed up my bags last night and gave her a kiss goodnight, I got an extra special treat. I've been saying to her each night "see you tomorrow, same place, same time, we have a date" and last night I said to her "same time same place" and she nodded and said "we have a date, I love you jen." I never knew how much hearing those words (or any words) out of her mouth would mean to me until that very moment.
So with that, I'm gonna say again, today is gonna be a good day. I can't wait to pop into mom's room with a big smile. I tell her she's my hero and each day that she fights I mean it that much more.
I feel we're turning the corner, keep the prayers and sentiments coming. We love them all and all of you!
Hugs,
jen
8 comments:
Jenny O...you have me crying right now! What a beautiful gift...Mom's "I love you". You are an amazing daughter, an amazing positive energy and an amazing friend that I am proud to call my own. Keep the faith! We love you KO!! You are doing wonderfully! xoxoxo
Go KO!
Jen, I'm also crying as I write this. What a source of strength and comfort you are to your Mom right now. You are absolutely the best daughter and an amazing person. Tell Kate that we started our choir practice last night with a special prayer for her. Every little bit helps. Thank you Jen for being there for all of us.
Kate, stay strong, focused, and a little bit angry. It helps! To a very good day!
Love,
Deb
Every step, even baby ones, forward are a great thing! Here's to today and many more days being good ones!! May all the love and prayers continue to work!! The Smiths
Jen - Your blogs leave me speechless they are so good. You should be in the literary field. The one today made me cry. I am so happy with the progress that your mom is making. Sounds as if she is on the up swing. Please tell her I send my love and please give my cousin Albert a hug and a kiss from me.
To KO and AO: we love you and are thinking and praying daily. I speak with Dad/Dianne almost daily to stay in the loop. Our family is truly amazing.
To my AMAZING cousins Jen/Jake/Shawn - You guys rock. Your posts make me cry - they are written so well and from the heart. Thank you for keeping us connected.
Love, Sheryl, James, Mark and Cabo
Yes, I too have experienced so much emotion every time I read an update. Thank you for the heartfelt updates and details. We love you all so much and our so proud of how all of you rally around Kate and keep her strong. You give her more reasons to fight every single day. Thanks for also sharing all of our thoughts and prayers with Aunt Kate. That way she knows we are praying for her around the world. We love you all!
Janelle, Thom and boys
Come on Kate you can do this.. keep fighting..we cant wait to hear what you have to say about all of this because you have a great way of expressing yourself. Living up here on the top of the mountain makes us a little bit closer to heaven than others..so I just want you to know that the GANG on this mountain top is yelling its hardest to give you the strenght to FIGHT. We love you and your Flock!! God bless all of you! Sherb, Dianne, Mike, AnnMarie,Todd, Katie, Julie, Hannah and Emily
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