Update on Ruth- 4/22/11

Once again we are going through a challenging week.

Ruth's blockage is back and she has not had any nourishment for 6-7 days. She is not on any drip other than a measured morphine pump and has chosen not to have the NG tube inserted again. She has no way to eliminate fluids that build up in her stomach other than throwing up. She is most likely below 80lbs now.

She has been home since she left the hospital a few weeks ago and the three of us were able to go to Boulder last weekend to get out of town and returned on Sunday evening as Ruth was not feeling well.

We now have hospice on board with us completely and they are helping us out a ton. Most likely we are looking at a week to 14 days. Her pain is being managed as well as her nausea. At this time she is still coherent but a little loopy with all the medications.

Please know that we appreciate your prayers and support. We are trusting in the Lord in this matter and that he will take her home quickly.

We will keep you posted with any updates on this blog and know that we are trying to spend as much time together as a family during her last days.


Thank you.

Sarah, Ruth and Bob

ANOTHER MIRACLE!!!

Once again we are blessed by God's grace! Ruth had a bowel movement on Friday night and we got the NG tube out of her on Saturday. She has spent the weekend resting and eating smooth foods and will return to work on Monday! Thank you for all of your prayers and support as we know for a fact that prayers work!! Sarah

4/7/11 Update- AM

Yesterday was a big day. Ruth's blood count was higher so they were able to drain 2 more liters out of her belly! She was also released and came home last night. She is walking around the house and enjoying being home. Today we plan to shake her upside down and I am sure she is excited to get on the treadmill. She still has the NG tube down her throat which she is not thrilled about. Home health care is helping us out at the house and my father and I are learning all the ropes for the medications that we will need to be giving her. It is a quick learning curve but I am confident that we will have a better understanding of it all in a couple of days. Thanks so much for your prayers and support. Sarah

Update on Ruth- 4/5/11- not so good

On Sunday my Dad and I brought my mom into the ER in Vail. Ruth had been in severe pain since Saturday afternoon. She has been admitted and a few tests have been done. They were able to determine that there is a blockage caused by the tumor. Her white blood cell count is very low so we are unable to drain any more acites (fluid) out of her belly. Surgery is not an option due to many factors. At this point she is in the hospital working on a pain management plan and getting her white blood cell count up and hoping to come home within the next day or two. She does have that NG tube back down her nose into her stomach. We are overwhelmed by the supportof our friends, family, community during this difficult time. We know that you feel the need to do something however at this time my dad and I are asking for your prayers and support. I will continue to keep the blog updated as I can. Thanks- Sarah