HOME HEALTH CARE HELP

Last weekend before work starts again for our children. Kathy and Keith went home Friday and Mark and Mary Kathryn came in. They were originally planning to go home Friday but after seeing Lou they stayed for the weekend to help me. This morning the Hendrick Home Health nurse came for an evaluation. Dr. Hancock authorized their visit. She asked about 100 questions and filled out 20 or 30 forms. She then checked the vitals and had Lou walk for her. Lou needs help to stand up but can walk unassisted. The nurse said that she would send a phyical therapist out Monday to help Lou with her activity. She suggested several helps with getting in and out of the tub for her shower. MK suggested toilet seat extensions. She and Mark then went to Abilene and bought two for the two commodes that Lou uses.

MK made homemade biscuits for breakfast and Lou ate late after sleeping a while and had half a biscuit with honey. Then for lunch MK made macaroni and cheese. Lou again ate late but had a spoonful and a small scoop of frozen yogurt with a glass of whole milk. For supper she drank 1/2 bottle of Ensure. She has a little better appetite after taking laxative that caused her to be up about four times last night and going through several sets of clothes that I washed. Between the chemo and the laxative her stomach seems a little smaller. The nurse suggested using a stool softener along with the pain medicine that causes the constipation. I don't know if you want to hear all the little details but you are getting an unbiased progress report.

My children have to go back to work but I will have health care if I need it. I am really thankful that I have my strength and health is good. Thank all of you for your prayers and support.