Just keep swimming

Its Monday and all I keep saying to myself is, Just keep swimming! You know, from Finding Nemo, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. Its the start of the work week for many of you but here at City of Hope, the days are blurred, the hours drag on, we've hit a plateau. Not much improvement today.

Although there is alot going on today. The physical therapists started off the day with the stand up routine, and a new exercise; rolling onto her stomach for a short time. The walking was next, today was at a quicker pace and for a longer distance. There has been some improvement in the digestive region, but they want more before eating or drinking. The great news of the day; they removed the tube that was in her nose and down into her stomach! One step closer to eating and she is sooooo hungry. Today is now 7 full days without food.

A CT scan has been ordered for today. The doctors just want to get a better look at their handiwork. The xray is the easy part-getting to the department on the 1st floor is the hard part. Her bed is so heavy, it takes three people to move it through the hallways!

I am standing guard at her door for the next hour-no one in or out for one whole hour. Lets hope she can get some rest before PT comes back.

Before signing off today, I wanted to thank a few people. It would be impossible to list everyone, but here goes:

My dear sister-thank you for your ear. I trust and love you so very much.
My beautiful AF friend who took me in for a night and ordered me to rest (and drink a little wine!) and let me use her laundry room!
The universe for finally bringing in a good looking doctor for my Mom to smile at! He was so adorable, married, but adorable!
To our 11 followers who are keeping up with Moms status-THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

To all our dear friends, family members and strangers who have sent me emails, Facebook comments and phone calls-it is what keeps me going during the day-thank you!

All our love,

Sarah