- Mom has to eat properly and has not been. Jones has asked for the nurses to assist her. They have been under the impression that she needs the exercise- so she is not getting proper nutrition.
- The drain in her right lung either needs repositioned or a new one placed. That is responsible for her fluid build-up on her lung and causing respiratory distress.
- They are starting an IV that will provide protein and "pull" fluid buildup from her cells- lungs and other areas like her swollen left arm. I think the plan is to put in a PIC line tomorrow.
Once these show some results then she will have to get moving in rehab. Right now she does not have enough strength to eat properly. Over the past few weeks Mom has had some peaks and some valleys in this whole ordeal- but overall she has had a decline in her overall status.
My impression is that Mom remains in good spirits but is getting very tired. This has been a long process and it is taking it's toll.
Creig
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Thanks for all of the updates. Keeping you all in our prayers, especially Grandma, but all of you caring for her too. Much love, Shannon, Jamie, Jacqueline & Vincent
Grandma,
Just wanted to drop a note to let you know that we have been thinking of you too. We are also so sorry to hear things are not going so well. I can only imagine how tired of being sick you must be. I know Mom was feeling that way also a few months ago.
Maybe once they get this lung thing straighten out things will be better. I know that is what I am praying for.
Lots has been happening with the Yazzie's, We have been going to hockey game after hockey game. It consumes our life. On a more interesting note. Cody's Old Hockey coach from Lansing who is a graduate from MTU sent him tickets to a Career expo at Ford field for Thursday. Cody was so excited and begged for two straight days for me to allow him to miss school so he could attend. I caved and Myron, Cody and I went down. Cody really enjoyed it. He talked to a lot of business and was amazed at all the possiblity Engineering has to offer. He was very polite to all the different colleges that were there but you could tell when he was at a MTU station. I think I have lost my son to the U.P. ! Thanks Creig and Mom. I myself wanted to go like I wanted a hole in my head but I guess I have to honestly admitt, I was very impressed and glad we went. Cody wants to go back next year. He is also planning another summer camp up at MTU. This time though he assured me it will be much easier on me as he will have his drivers license and can drive himself.
I told him we would have to wait and see. Any that is it from the Yazzie house hold. Take care Grandma and get better soon. Love you lots.
Myron, Cody (your future Engineer) and Vicki
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