Mom Update 8/3

Once Upon A Time……..

This is usually how I start off any story that I tell, but it doesn’t seem appropriate today.  As some of you may or may not know, I flew to New Orleans on Thursday to be with my mother as she recovers from her liver transplant.  This has been quite a roller coaster ride, and it doesn’t seem it is going to end any time soon.

Luckily for me my Mom has taught me how to fight; it is now my turn to remind her how to fight.  She has been in ICU for the past 3 weeks, and it looks like she is going to be here for another few weeks before she can move to the transition room (the next phase in the transplant process).  Seeing my Mom in the condition she is in breaks my heart.  I was able to see her right after I flew in on Thursday.  I asked her if she knew who I was and she shook her head yes. (Right now she is incubated but alert.)  It was hard to fight back the tears.

I know that a lot of you want updates of Mom’s status.  So what I will do is update here on a regular basis.  It’s easier than remember who all to text.  So here is your update:

Mom is currently incubated, and we are hoping to have her off the ventilator soon.  She is fighting a bacteria infection and is on dialysis.  We are taking one day at a time.  Dad has to go back to work since he no longer has any more leave time.  Becca and I are chilling at the hospital with Mom until she has to go back to school in 1 ½ weeks.  Don’t worry, I am here for the long haul.  If you would like an update prior to me posting here, call or text me at 601-955-2904.

I appreciate everyone’s love, concern, prayers, and kind thoughts sent our way!

Much Love,

Robyn