September 13th
Well, my mom has almost been in treatment for a week now and I think over all things are going pretty well. Her energy level still seems improved and her body seems to be handling the new diet pretty well. The one thing that she does ask prayer for is the indigestion and slight nausea she gets in the late morning that will last until evening. The doctor said this is part of the detox process. Hopefully this will subside soon.
Matt and I are making preparations to fly down to CA with the kids this Friday. He will stay there with me for the weekend and then head back home on Sunday. I will stay there with the girls to help take care of my mom. The girls and I have one way tickets and will stay there indefinitely at this point. Please pray that this will be a smooth transition for all of us and that the kids will do well in their new environment. Matt will try to come to visit every few weeks on the weekends. We sure are going to miss him. At this point, I think he's afraid that Myah is going to start walking when he's not there. I'll try to convince her to save it until he visits. :)
I was just talking to Karen today and it sounds like we'll sure have our work cut out for us. My mom's juicing and food preparation process sound like it's going to be a full time job. Everything that she eats must be organic and some of the juicing has to be made right away and drank within 15 minutes of making it. She's suppose to drink 13 juices a day plus eat three meals that all have to be made fresh daily. There are just fews things can be made a couple days in advance. We also have to home-make the coffee enemas and other natural pain medicine type things. I'm sure I'll get all the details once I get there and get started on everything.
September 14
I never got around to posting this yesterday and now today I have something else to add before I post. Kristi told me that she talked to mom today and yesterday was mom's worst day so far. Around dinner time she started getting very sick and was vomiting along with diarrhea. She apparently didn't have a great night last night. Today though, she said she is doing a lot better. The doctor again told her that this is a normal detox process and she will have her good days and bad days. They have given her natural methods for upset stomach and pain and they have seemed to help some. Please pray that this detox period will end quickly. I'm not sure how long it's suppose to take.
Praying for you guys! I can only imagine what it must be like to go through something like this. My eyes tear up when I read about it. I hope the Lord blesses you with abundant grace and mercy during this difficult and transitional time.
ReplyDeleteKim, know you're in our thoughts and prayers! I know Melanie feels intimately what you're going through having walked the road with her Mom.
ReplyDeleteDo you know what?? This sounds like the same thing my mom did back in the late 80's for her cancer!! I mean, like almost EVERYTHING!!! The only thing you didn't mention, was if one of those juices was a young calf liver and carrot...???
ReplyDeleteCoffee enemas, all natural, nothing "radio active" around her, fresh foods, no chemicals in anything!! Even like toothpastes, shampoos, and the such.
Not sure if it is exactly the same. I was a teenager, and thus not real observant to the actual name. I just know that she had to go to Tijuana to learn it back then.
My friend, you have a long journey ahead of you. *I* wouldn't trade mine for anything!! But, to be part of someone's care like this takes strength, stamina, mental alertness, and gentle loving care. But, how I am praying for you is that God will shore up your shoulders, and make you able-bodied for the road ahead!!
You are a GOOD woman!! Daughter of the King, daughter to her parents, wife to Matt, and mommy to Jewels and Myah. All because your heart is sold out for Jesus!!
Love you girl!
Thank you for the updates, Kim. Our hearts are sure with you. Hopefully you'll get a system down and it will get easier once you start doing the food preparations and juicing.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you guys and praying!
~louise