My writing may be brief tonight, I'm feeling physically low on energy. My emotional energy is high, though, as Mom has had a tremendous day. Today she walked for the first time since last Monday. She made a whole lap around the floor and was able to maintain her oxygen saturation. She is still using 55-60% but showed significant improvement in ability to keep her oxygen up and heart rate down while moving. They are continuing to hold off on treating the heart shunt but are keeping her on steroids. Dr. Raghu came in today and congratulated her on the improvements and told her they were going to keep her on steroids. He even mentioned getting her home if this progress continued. Papa says they are looking into possibilities for higher liter home oxygen systems. They are also considering a nursing home or rehab situation for the interim. We're not out of the woods yet, but we're definitely seeing more light than we had in the previous few days. Please continue to pray for Mom's oxygen levels and for a lung to come in. Please also pray for the IPF to not progress any further.
On a birthday note...Papa surprised Mom this morning with a new MacBook Pro. She will now have continual access to her Facebook account, bejeweled blitz and the blog! She is very excited and accepting Mac tutorials. :) If we're lucky, she may put a note in on here in the coming days.
Tonight we had another big family dinner at the hospital with Papa's brother (Paul) and his wife (Patty) and son (Ben), as well as Uncle Charlie and Auntie Sue. Alison (Meneely) Wilson was Mom's nurse today and was so nice to bring us ice cream! She used to babysit us as kids and her parents are dear friends of Mom and Papa. It was so nice to see her today and have a touch of familiarity in the hospital.
Mom was really blessed by all the visitors that came today. She has been touched by the continual support and presence of people she loves. She said she would love for anyone who wants to come visit tomorrow to come between 1pm-4pm. If these times aren't working for your schedule and you'd like to arrange a different time, please call Papa's cell at (206)354-9533.
Much love to everyone,
Jessica
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Heck yes!!!! Now that's what I call good news! Now to put some frosting of full healing on top of that cake of confidence! Lets trim Billie with icing of flowers of joy and everything beautiful that God has in store for her! I see Billie cooking in her new kitchen making Valentine treats for all her loved ones- We're going to get you home my friend!!!! I'm fully convinced of this idea.
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