A New Day

Today was a better day for all of us! Mom was able to get the tube coming from her bowel out and was able to keep some ice chips in. She got up and sat in a chair for a while, and the nurses helping her commented on how strong she is - I could have told them that! LOL! The incision looks good, though rather intimidating! It was a good day with all of my sisters there and my brother-in-law, Randal. Randal is good at making Dad laugh, so it was nice to have him there with us!
There was no news on the t ype of cancer yet, so we are hoping to hear tomorrow. I (Heather) am headed back home Saturday, so I would really like to know before I go, but as with anything we are trusting God's timing. I think we are all starting to understand that this is just the beginning. We will let Mom get home sometime next week, then take turns coming and staying with her for a few days at a time. I think her biggest worry about chemo is the boredom! She has not ever been one to sit still long. So we have promised to come and color with her, read to her, watch a movie, or whatever. Of course, this is all said without having any clue what we will be facing!
For those who have asked...she has very good insurance and they do not seem to be worried about that aspect. I talked to Dad today about it. She also has tons (about 800 hours) of sick time accumulated and some vacation, so she is not worried about a job situation right now, she can instead focus on doing what she needs to do now.
Please pray for all the family traveling...it is a little over 2 hours for Andrea and Sommer (who is staying at her in-laws) each way, and about 1.5 hours for Dad, Krissy and other family members. That gets tiring each day, though we all feel better when we are there with her. All of us moms/wives miss our kids/husbands, but want to be with Mom, too. Many of you out there can relate to this, I know!!
Thanks for taking the time to read this and pray...we have felt the effects of those prayers and know that God is at work!