The past 2 days mom hasn't been the same I felt something was really wrong. Called nurse to come check her out. She said she has an upper resp. infection and they started her on oxygen, antibiotics and cough meds with codine as well as breathing treatments here at home. The nurse also felt she was in a decline neurologically and said we would treat this and then see how she is doing as this is a priority at this time. Her blood pressure was low and she has been having blurred (foggy) vision. She seems to be failing alot this week. I am just praying it is just the infection causing all the problems and that she will at least get back to the way she was before this happened. The nurse mentioned something I never heard before. She said she worked neurology for yrs. and that mom's ear lobes were turned back and that was an early sign that there was a neurological decline going on and that usually shortly after that you would see other signs of decline. I am still believing for her that it is just the infection but only time will tell.
Please pray for her. Thank you all so much.
It is going to be a long night giving meds and breathing treatment so often but she looked at me and smiled when I told her she could stay home with me and didn't have to be in the hospital and said so glad so much better here. That made my heart sing and worth going without sleep. Funny how those little things mean so much now. If in hospital she would be poked with needles and IV and all kinds of tests and stuff so I am so thankful she can stay home too.
Thank you all for listening and being there. May God Bless Each one.

Lana,

It would be an honor to pray for your Mom. I'll also pray for you, that you'll be provided with the strength you need to care for your Mom.

Please keep us updated as you have time.

Cindy

Thank you Cindy

You and your Mother are definately in my prayers,,as is everyone here. I wish a speedy recovery for your Mom over the upper respitory infection,,and your Mom is so blessed to have you as her caregiver. Now try to get some rest while you can. Keep us posted on how things are going. Peace

Thanks Raven just waiting to give midnight meds then will rest. I wouldn't have it any other way she is and has been the most wonderful mother anyone could ever have.

Lana,

I just said some prayers for you and your Mom. I hope that all of us that pray for you make a difference.

Stay strong.

Lana Jo,

Prayers are going up for your Mom, that she be comfortable, and healed, and prayers for you to have the strength and rest that you need too.

Lana,

As hard as the situation is right now, I am so glad your Mom is at home with you. I think it is so important, if circumstances allow, to keep our LO's at home with us. I was very fortunate in that I could do that with my Mother during our journey together.

Tonight may be a long one for you, but remember, it is in the dark and silent night that God continues to watch over you both. If you can, sit quietly for a few moments and feel God touching your heart.

My thoughts, prayers and love to you and your Mom,

Joyce

Lana Jo,
I just read the other post where you and I have been talking about the tremors. I was going to respond tomorrow and I still will, but right now I'm more concerned about what's going to be happening with you and your Mom tonite.

You know, it's times like this when you wish the people that you've grown to care for on this forum, lived right next door to you so you could give them a hand.

Well hon, my hand is open for you, and it sounds like it's going to be a rough nite for you. I can't be with you physically, but you are in my heart tonite.

Let me know tomorrow if you get a chance, how Mom is doing. Boy, it sure sounds like your mom and mine could be twins. Their even the same age. There habits with coffee, water, liquids, eating etc., seem exactly the same.

Actually, I'm going to email you with my email address if thats ok.

Talk to you later.

Love and prayers,
Jackie

Dear Lana Jo: May God bless you and your dear mother and bring great comfort to you at this time.

We shall pray for you both. Let us know how things are going - we will be thinking of you.

Dear Lana,

I just said a little prayer for you and mom. I hope that you both had a good nights sleep. May the Lord keep you both in His care.

Peace be with you,
Marcie

lana

you and your mom..will be in my prayers and yes..its the little things that our loved say to us that mean so much and make us know..why we are caregivers..for those we love..its like they give us something we need to hear..from their heart to ours..that we can always keep with us..and reflect upon when we need it..take care..love Rosie

Lana,

How is your Mom today?

Cindy

Lana Jo,
My heart is singing with yours - I'm so glad your Mom can be at home with you--
Jane

Lana - Thank you so much for youe post. I will be praying for your mom and you. I also wanted to know what an encuoragement it was to me to hear those kind words. your love for your mom is clear.

We just got word that a bed is open in a NH for mom, but i am not ready... and your post has helped me know that i have the strength to care for her for a while yet.

Lana - I pray for everyone in this forum and their loved ones daily. Please know that I have held your Mom up before our Heavenly Father in prayer today!

Hang on, sweetie, you are doing what you are meant to do. ((hugs))

Lana, was just reading your post about your mom smiling at you, when you told her she didn't have to go in the hospital, how precious time with our loved ones are now. I never thought I'd be able to take care of mom like I am, but God has given me the strengh that I need and I'm so grateful. I'll keep you and your mom in my prayers. I hope she continues to feel better. My mom seems to do worse when she's sick as well. God Bless You Both, Mari

Lana Jo, Prayers being sent your way. Hope all goes well and you're able to get some rest.

Lana Jo,

I would think any kind of illness/infection would affect our LO's mental status adversely, so I am glad to hear she is being treated and able to stay home with you at her side.

I will keep you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers.

May God bring you and your dear mom comfort, strength and restoration.