Day 6

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Several sources have sent my mother cards and gifts to be opened each day she's in the hospital, since she was told she'd be there for 7 - 10 days. Right now, it looks like she might be going home on Day 7 or 8! We've started bringing home all the flowers and gifts she has been given over this past week.

She is recovering so well at this point that she's getting antsy in the hospital, feeling badly for the other patients who are, as she says, "actually sick". Folks, I'm still completely aware we are not yet out of the woods, but it is good to hear my maman talking this way.

I'm going out to breakfast with some of my friends (college roomie!). I feel a little guilty for not heading right back to the hospital room, especially because now my mother is able to really appreciate company, but I also know I need a little self-time if I'm going to be able to really focus on my mother when I am with her. My dad has already headed out to the hospital and Nathan will head in soon, so I know she's covered. And if today is anything like yesterday, she won't be alone. At one point yesterday she had S-E-V-E-N visitors in her room. Oops. (normally restricted to 2) But you know what? She had the 4th most difficult surgery performed on her. Yup, that's right. 4th. She's entitled.

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Hey Mara,

I love your Mom and her wonderful sense of humor-leave the room for someone "actually sick" :)

I'm sorry to hear she is in the hospital, I had no idea until I read your blog. Perhaps that explains why what seems to be my only faithful blog reader has not commented in a while. She (and the rest of you) will be in my prayers, and those of my family. If you need anything that I can offer, let me know.

Much love,
Valerie

Thanks, Val. Yeah, I didn't even realize you had a blog until my mother showed it to me! (told me if I got bored to check our her 'favorites') :-) Gotta admit, I'm not exactly bored these days.

I suppose I've explained just about everything but what she actually has here. She has pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. Monday is her birthday. Et voila.

Thanks for the prayers, they are most appreciated.

Chère Mara, John et moi sommes très heureux des bonnes nouvelles sur ta mère. Vous restez dans nos prières quotidiennes. Love, N&J

Merci Natascha! C'est bien de te lire ici!

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