January 18, 2010
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Mom is never down for the count that long
So far, they have not done dialysis for mom. Her kidney began making urine on it’s own since Saturday. I am so glad about this because that procedure would be so intrusive on her already failing and frail everything.
I am hoping that today they remove the respirator tube from her throat.
She has been mostly breathing on her own for a couple of days.
When I saw her yesterday she was awake and alert.
She knew who I was. We communicated just a little, that will probably improve when I see her today and the tube is removed.
Thank you for all your kind comments and prayers. I know it has made a difference.
Mom is scared and by no stretch of the imagination is she on the mend. She has heart and kidney failure, pneumonia, an infection in her blood and is having trouble absorbing proteins. But, her kidney is trying, she is holding her blood pressure stable without meds and we are hoping to get her off the respirator tube today.
She is aware and present. It was so good to SEE her yesterday. She is a tough one. I told her how much I love her and how proud I am of her. Just Thursday her doctor was asking about keeping her on the respirator and dieing with dignity. She was that far gone.
This has been such an awful roller coaster in so many ways. Not just mom’s health. Dealing with her stuff. Like my brother…oh my dog. He has been using her vehicle (he is not a licensed driver) and her atm card all over town everyday that she has been in the hospital. Not visiting her at all and mostly drunk when I call to check on him.
I am a basket case. And school starts tomorrow.
How is your Monday treating you, xanga-neighbors?
Comments (18)
Dear God, I so feel for you. You have been an incredibly strong person in the past and I know you will get through this. Sorry it is such a struggle.
Still keeping you all in my prayers. Maybe report your moms car stolen so the cops stop your brother? Don’t know if you need the family headache of him driving drunk on top of all that’s going on. But he must be hurting too and dealing with it badly. (((Hugs))) and
s! Let us know how school goes. Betcha it’ll be a good distraction! 
Okay, you need to take care of yourself. Remember what you can control–not much. Only yourself. Take care of yourself and get to school. You’ve planned and waited a long time for this…this is your future!
Take it easy and try not to worry about your brother, he’s responsible for himself. I’m keeping your mom in my thoughts.
cancel the atm card…and warn your brother that you will be reporting the car stolen if he drives it again
I think school will be a wonderful change of environment for you right now… enjoy it
Hang in there. School will make you forget about all of your troubles. and ditto to myst.
you’re a hand basket, and we’ll carry you, if you need it, cass.
praying.
j.
Cancel the atm card! The last thing you need to be worrying about is your brother going through all your mother’s money. I’m so sorry you’re having such a load to bear right now. My thoughts are with you.
Don’t MAKE me come up there to discipline your brother, young lady. You tell him that you need his help and support right now and to start acting like a man or I WILL come up there and straighten him out.
How can I care so much for a virtual friend?! I just want to take you in my virtual arms and hold you until you fall asleep.
I am with Judy above , Cassi .
I am glad your mother is slightly improving .
And , please , go to school .
Much love
Michel
all i can offer is
times like this are never easy but it’s the wheel of life and your momma is lucky to have you there by her side giving her strength. 
To be honest, I’m surprised to read this… but you’re mom is one tough bird, apparently. Pretty amazing what the human body can pull off.
Your brother needs a kick in the ass.
Hang in there, eh?
best wishes for you and your mom.
Hey there Cassi girl, how was classes, your momma and you?
Thank you for your expression of sympathy on the death of my Mother.
I feel for you and what you are going through with your Mother. Hugs.
I’m continuing to hope for only the best – - hang in there, Cassi. *hugs*
Report the car/credit card as stolen. So sorry this is happening.
@sobasysta - This was some stuff I was dealing with before my mom passed away last year. Thanks for your kind thoughts.