Update on My Mom

Sorry to not update regularly--lots going on as we adjust to our new life in Italy (hopefully, an update on that tomorrow). I've had a lot of questions about my mom, so I wanted to send a quick update.

Yesterday evening she was released from the hospital, but she still isn't doing well. She's in pain, wearing an ice pack on her chest and feeling physically out of sorts. She's not eating much and she's already so thin, so pray that her appetite is restored.

Next week, she'll go to UCSF where she will meet with her doctors who have been monitoring her carcinoid cancer for several years. She's also in a clinical study and has a few more treatments left, but most likely will not continue with those. As I write, she is finishing up some scans and will be going to some other appointments to gather more info for the UCSF doctors. They will access the best course of action for her.

Please continue to pray for her heart to be lifted, for her to pain to be relieved and for a treatment that works. She's been fighting for many years and its so hard for her to be under physical stress for so long. Please pray for her body to regain strength.

Mom, you have a team rooting for you! Hugs!