Mother update

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For those who have been praying for my mother, a continued hearty thanks.

She was released from the hospital 9 days ago (previous Wednesday). She said it was good to be able to sleep in her bed again.

Her blood work continues to show that her recovery is progressing well and her new bone marrow seems to be recovering well.

Her immune system is still very weak and we will not be seeing her this Sunday because Sofia and JJ are sick and on antibiotics (I think Tania needs some too, since her initial treatment does not seem to have taken).

For those who tuned in late, my mother was diagnosed in January-2005 with non-Hodgkins lymphona. After completing her initial treatment in August-2005, the cancer recurred in January-2006 - whence she underwent a second (and final) treatment. Apparently, the chances of the cancer recurring are 3%.

Comments

Anonymous said…
God Bless your mom! Praise the Lord! Great to hear that she's recovering well. I suppose regular medication, strict diet and proper care would help her improve well.
will continue to pray for her well-being.

Hope your family gets well soon.

Ros was down with fever/flu since last week, just recovered, was on two courses of antibiotics.
May 12, 2006 12:24 PM
buzybee said…
Good to hear that. Will pray for a speedy recovery,

You take care too.
May 12, 2006 12:26 PM
my imperfect offering said…
That's wonderful news, Richard!
May 12, 2006 1:47 PM
Kay said…
Richard

Great to hear you mum's doing fine. We'll still continue praying for her.

Aww..wat a poor thing, hope Sofia and JJ are showing signs of recovery..and yeah beter get ur daughter started on vitamins n medication too before she gets it fm her brother or mum..take care!

And wish Sofia a Happy Mother's Day for me!
May 13, 2006 1:16 AM
Coffee Fairy v1 said…
Good to hear about your mother's recovery, she'll continue to be in our prayers.

Happy mother's day to her and to your wife! =)

God bless.
May 13, 2006 3:03 AM
Richard said…
Once again, thank you all!
May 13, 2006 3:48 PM
Anonymous said…
Yeh nice to hear that your mum is ok :)

Happy mother's day to her :)
May 19, 2006 4:20 AM
Richard said…
Thank you Aoisoba!
May 19, 2006 12:31 PM
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