Today has already been a day of tough decisions. Decisions of what the next steps to take are based on how Gene is doing. Based on how the cancer is proceeding. Based on her wishes. These are tough decisions. Let's address these one by one.
George called me again this early a.m. as Gene's condition continues to degrade. Her breathing has become more and more strained by anxiety. We are giving her more meds to try to ease that anxiety and the strain on breathing that causes. This will give her more comfort and reduce the natural anxiety that comes with difficulty in breathing. Her vitals are more erractic. Her comfort is priority number one at this point.
The cancer is proceeding uninhibited. It is now pressing in even more on her lungs, taking up more and more room that the lungs would normally occupy and use to expand into. Currently her blood/ox levels are slightly depressed from last nights reading however they are still at an acceptable good level. The blood work this a.m. has shown that the oxygen/CO2 levels are good. The first round of chemo still has shown no effects on the cancer. We will proceed with the second round today in hopes that it will also assist in giving her comfort with breathing by reducing the cancer growth or at least slowing it down.
Pray for comfort. Pray for strength. Pray.
In His Shadow,
Dane
Gene and George
Mothers Day 2007
4 comments:
We have been praying nonstop for Gene. the girls pray for Jesus to wrap her in his arms and keep her safe. It has been so hard for all of us to accept what is going on here. Even still I am trying to be positive and hope that maybe a turnaround will happen. We love Gene so much, but have stayed away as I know George has been bombarded with offers to help and people at the hospital. I did not want to interfere with what is happening there. We are thinking of Gene and George and Praying constantly.
We love you so much!
Paul Beth Kristin and Kaitlynn
We are thinking about you constantly today and every day. Thank you George and David for calling today with updates. We love you guys and want to help in any way possible.??
Much Love,
Cindy and Ann
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that Jayne and Angus made it yesterday or this morning. We pray that God will show you his plan and give you peace in your heart. Please tell Jayne I will pass the word to her phone company friends.
Lots of love and hugs
Lois Frazier
i am so sorry. Know that you are prayed for and loved in Abilene, TX.
grace and peace,
Julie Danley
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