I haven't blogged about this, even though, it's been going on since last year. Shane's mother, Glenda, is very sick. Last year, she started having some problems with swelling and then some female problems also. She went to the ER and it really didn't seem like a big deal.
Well, she continued to swell in her abdomen and she'd have to go to the hospital to have it drained. This happened for about 2-3 months. She never would really say what was wrong. She told us that her liver was going bad and she had female problems; but nothing really specific.
At Christmas time, she was put back in the hospital and we finally learned that she needed a new liver and she had cervical cancer. Come to find out, she has had cervical cancer for the past 2 years and never told anyone.
About 2 weeks ago, they had to put her in a nursing home and they told us she had 2 weeks to live. I'm really still confused as to what is really wrong with her; but they keep her on morphine for the pain so she really isn't coherent when we go see her.
Shane is having a hard time visiting her because he doesn't want to remember her being in a nursing home. I understand this somewhat; but I think he should go see her.
I try to go see her once a week. I saw her last night and she didn't know who I was and she kept thinking Shane was there and saying his name. I told him this when I got home last night so he is going to see her Saturday.
So, please pray for Glenda and Shane's family during this difficult time.
Posted by tennbrat at January 19, 2007 07:16 AM | TrackBack