We had a very busy today, lots of family and friends from out of town. Mom's uncle Danny McGraw, Aunt Kathy, cousins Alan and Dennis McGraw are here today from Utah. Mom's sister Donna and husband Jim got here Thursday from Utah. Mom's mother-in-law, Dorothy Clark came to town yesterday from Enumclaw, WA. Mom's brother Mike and his wife, Shelley got here from Tacoma and her sister Margaret got here last night from Puyallup. Mom's mom, Gerogia McGraw got here today from Puyallup. Heather, Steve, Makenzie, Rylee and Payton flew in today from Vancouver, WA. Mom's long-time best friend, Dona Thaut got here yesterday from Puyallup. Mom and Dad's LONG-time friend Neil Himes got here today from Tacoma. Mom's aunt Gloria, uncle Dean and cousin David Haskell visited today from Chewelah, WA. Christopher, Margaret's son and his family are in town visiting his in-laws, so he was able to visit for a while. One of Brandy and Heather's friends from junior high school and long-time family friend, Sandy Gannon got here today from Graham, WA. Mom's cousin Aaron Weilert also visited today. Ceasar and AnnaMaria comes to visit and help tend the grandkids. Mom's friend from a prior job, Janine visited and brought some food. Thank you very much, yum! A friend from Brandy's work, Laurel came by with some treats, snacks, a plant and games for us. Bobbi says thanks so much for the gluten-free options! All her grandkids got some one-on-one time with Nana today. We took many pictures and video.
Mom was a bit overwhelmed by so many visitors at one time today, so when you come to visit please spend a few minutes talking to mom and then other visiting needs to be done in the visitor's room. Thank you for being so understanding.
So her labs for today are worse than yesterday, as we expeced. She is urinating very little every 12-20 hours. Kidney and liver function continue to decline, which means her blood is collecting poison instead of being cleansed by these those organs. Her potassium level (6.1 today) is the most concerning because that will soon cause irregular heartbeats. Other toxins in her blood will slow her breathing and make her more and more sleepy. Again, this means only days left.
Mom's nurses have been wonderful! They are CARING for our mother well. Her room smells like a flower shop, lovely! And the grandchildren have decorated the walls with drawings. Brandy and Heather are spending the night tonight, the 3 daughter's are taking turns sharing night shift, camping out in the floor.
PS Drive a little more carfeul and MAKE SURE your family knows you love them. Hug your mom!
Oh, how our lives have changed in 39 short days!
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Brandy,
After I talked to you I learned that Jared needed the van all afternoon for home teaching, so I am not able to come with the boys to visit your mom. I just have a message for her, if you are able to give it to her. Here it is:
Cheryl,
Thank you so much for your example in Relief Society and as a Sunday School teacher for Tyler and Nathan. You have been so important to us in both of those callings since we moved into the ward. I tried to follow your example in Relief Society, but I never could match your cheerful attitude and enthusiasm. You are an amazing woman! I want you to know that I love you, and you and your family are in our prayers at all times.
Love,
Sarah Passey
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