September 27 Saturday

Good Morning.

Sadly, my Mom left this morning early. The kids just love her so much! She has so much fun with them. She will be back hopefully in a few weeks to continue helping me with the boys and Gary.

Everything is going a little more smoothly. Home Health Care Companies are sometimes very difficult to work with. One company takes care of one thing and another comapny takes care of another and so on. Trying to figure out who to call for what can be challenging.

I think I have the system figured out and I have organized all of our supplies and equipment. That was half the battle and now I feel very comfortable and have almost established a routine of sorts. If I could have a day where I did not have to go to the pharmacy that would be great.

Gary was in so much pain yesterday. I got a hold of Dr. Gluzman (pain doc) and we changed some things around. He prescribed more fentynl and then I picked up valium and xanax for him as well. The combination of the new strength of fentynl and the valium/xanax knocked Gary right out last night! He slept until midnight when he woke up in severe pain again. I think I will just have to keep him somewhat sedated the rest of the weekend until we can get him to Dr. Arata and see what steps we can take to permanently block this pain.

The cause of the sciatic pain is speculative at best. Is there a tumor compressing the nerve? Is it lack of movement for such a long period of time? I am not sure and I do not have a concrete answer. I am hoping to get a definitive answer next week at the latest.

Gary is trying to eat and it will take all of his energy but he is going to take a regular shower today. I think he will feel a little better. IAt least I am hoping he will.

It is a down day for our family today. I have things to get ready for work and I have to clean this messy house! Everything is picked up but I am a clean nut and I need to feed my inner nut and get to work!

We love all of you and once again thank you for your love and support. Keep the prayers coming and think happy and positive thoughts and please send them our way! We LOVE happy!

Have a blessed Saturday - whatever you are doing.

In His Grip,
Lisa