Betty Rallies!!!

She's sitting up, eating jello..(or rather trying to..it is pretty jiggly) noticing the cute men at the hospital, and making jokes. Today is a new day and fortunately Betty is much much better. Last night she was not a happy camper at all.

The doctor thinks she will go home Thursday. Pat is there to help her with the jello which is so jiggly she can barely get it in her mouth.

Her room has an awesome view...and we are all so grateful that mom can enjoy the view and is getting better.

Just out of surgery..

I just talked to Pat and Mom is just out of surgery. The doctor was very positive and felt that the surgery went well. There was a complication so they had to make an incision rather than a llaparoscopic surgery. So, she will be in the hospital a few more days than planned.

She will more than likely have to have radiation too. The doctor said that when they get the pathology report back he will know more. It may only be a few treatments.



That is all the news I have for now..I am amazed that this blog wasn't blocked by my school district.



OK..now back to being a librarian.

Clear Liquids...

Tomorrow is mom's surgery. Today was the clear liquid preparation for surgery day. I don't think it has been a lot of fun. She is still cheerful and glad she is surrounded by her family.

Pat flew in yesterday and stay for a few weeks. Penny is nearby of course and taking care of so many details. Jon, Shellyn and family dropped by today to keep her company which sounded like fun when I called. It is never dull that is for sure.





Keep mom in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow. I will let you all know how the surgery goes as soon as I find out.

Oh My Mama!!

Mom is doing great. The waiting is not fun, but she has had lots of company. Yesterday, Sunday, she had a lot of visitors including Trevor and girlfriend Melissa, Luke, Tera, Jim, Sista Penny, Bret, Kris, Gavin, Jennifer, Bart and Adia. Jennifer and Bart fixed her dinner.

I love talking to her on the phone..she is upbeat and full of lively conversation. Friday, she hurried me off the phone..had to scoop root beer for Vito, her neighbor. They have root beer floats every Friday night. Think Mom has a thing for younger men!

It's All About the Food!!

I just talked with my mom on the phone..the call went something like this:

"Hi Mom"

"Hi Honey"

"Guess what I just had for lunch?"

"What?"

"The best BLT ever..thick juicy tomatoes from my garden, bacon from the coop..great bread..."

"Oh I wish I was there"

"Me too, hey..what kind of potatoes do you use for our famous potato salad"

"Well you can use............. And so it went. An entire conversation all about food. We must have spend a good five minutes on the potatoes alone. (I think I will go with red and leave the skin on) That is how it is and always has been in my family.

Food, food, food..and how basic is that. And, how wonderful. We have the best times..eating, cooking and laughing. They all go together in our family..and it began with Nana and then Mom and now all of us still carry on the tradition.

I don't think any of us ever miss a meal.

I took a picture of what Mom said was her last lemon

pie. She has baked

probably three since her last pie!

With a little over a week to go before surgery, she seems to be doing well. Today she is enjoying a football game and she had fun watching BSU play a few night ago. Go Broncos!

Thanks for the cards and treats. Aunt Mary brought some figs over today, Jennifer called to offer any help, Penny did her hair and took her shopping, Vito took care of her yard and enjoyed root beer float with her last night..and Annie brought some lovely roses before she left for vacation. That is only a partial list of all who are helping Mom.

Isn't it grand!!

What to do...

This Picture was taken at Mom's 90th birthday celebration. Of course we had wonderful food and lots of laughs. We are good at both eating and laughing!

Mom is feeling pretty tired..so the best thing to do for her now is to send cards or letters. Phone calls tire her out I think and she feels like she has to chat. Also, she takes naps in the afternoon (when I visit her I go to the beach then) and phone calls usually wake her up.

Of course if you are one of her "regulars" who call often then I think it is OK. Maybe just ask..if she is OK with getting your phone call. I write her a letter every week and she loves it.

Today went well..she got to know every one's life story who drew her blood or gave her some sort of test. Doesn't that just figure!

So, keep those cards and letters coming!! Feel free to comment on this blog too and I will send them on.

Always room for one more..

This picture was taken at Greta's graduation, four years ago. Little did mother know that Bart (Jennifer's husband..which makes him grandson in-law?) would live with her for a year. Mom says that having Bart live with her this past year was one of the most wonderful experiences of her life. They become close pals, Bart and Mom.

This is just another example of Mom sharing her home. I cannot remember a time growing up when we didn't have someone living with us. To name a few: Allen, who became a doctor, Barry who is an investor I think, Warren who was happily married to Pat for 33 years, Mary who became a nun, Jaimie, Sergio, Gloria all from the Patron family in Mazatlan. Mom even raised three children, who were under five when they came to our house. My father was treating their mother who had TB. Oh, there are more, Annette an exchanage student from France, Tony from Mazatlan, and her mother who lived to be over 104!

It's been a week now since Mom visited the doctor. Tomorrow Penny will take her to Hoag Hospital for tests required before her surgery. Surgery will be a week from next Monday. She says she isn't nervous about the tests at all. After the tests they will do their weekly shopping at the produce market, Trader Joe's, and Dollar Store.

So, things are looking good. Mom appreciates all the calls and visits from everyone. Keep those cards coming. She loves cards!