Mom update

This post is going to be very brief for several reasons. It makes me emotional. I'm not a doctor and don't understand it all, and my mom doesn't give me all the details (My guess is its not easy for her to talk about either and to protect me)

A few people have texted me asking how my mom is doing. To which I reply: As good as can be expected.

Heres little background about my Mom's health.
*When she was 15/16 years old she had scoliosis. It was a double curvature shaped like a S. The doctors said it was such a severe case that she required surgery. This was a intense surgery where they would put a rod in her back to make sure it back was straight and in line where it should be. She couldn't go to school for a long time. She was home schooled.  Can you imagine?Being wrapped up in one big back brace not being able to go out with friends or even just to school? No physical activity what so ever. The one thing that  she enjoyed was her twin brand new baby brother and sister who she helped mother during that time. She loved holding them and I think that helped her keep her sanity.

*At age 18 she was in a bike accident where she ran into a telephone pole. She then had to undergo surgery again and get a metal plate put in her cheekbone.
A few years later, my mom had problems that the doctors believe the bike accident could have caused.I won't go into too much detail about these problems for her privacy but After her my brother KC was born most of her family members and friends discouraged her from having another baby. This was very hard for my mom because she LOVED/LOVES motherhood. My mom knew she was supposed to have another baby. So my mom and dad secretly tried and didn't tell anyone until after she was pregnant. Which she did just fine.

*She's had thyroid problems. So she got her thyroid dissolved.

*She's couldn't hear very well in one ear so she got surgery on that. I remember her being very dizzy after the surgery.

*About 12 years ago my mom was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. When she told me that I was very young and surprised. She seemed fine to me. The only difference I really noticed then was that sometimes she complained of "numbness" or "pins and needles" sensation in her hands and legs. She also had me help her give her shots, but other then that she was the same vibrant person I had known all my childhood. It was my Dad's health that was more concerning at the present time.

NOW 12 years later, I can  see a huge difference and how the MS has taken its course. Heres some of the things *I* I have noticed (she probably has a bigger list)

Shes skinny skinny!! Very fragile.

She walks very slow (uses a walker outside/needs to hold onto you if walking down stairs)

Takes her shots weekly

If I'm correct she goes to the hospital once a month for another type of shot.

She can't remember very well. (Short term that is, long term she has a GREAT memory) The doctors suggest she play puzzles and things to help with that.

*and just the last few months her stomach was having problems and they found it was her gallbladder. So Just a few weeks ago she got it removed. During surgery they discovered she had a irregular heart beat. This is/was concerning because it means she's at a higher risk to heart attack/stroke/blood clots. They let her stay over night and did a echo cardiogram which came back normal. So they released her.

*However the irregular heart beat is still a concern and problem. After going on the blood thinners, she went to the hospital because her teeth were bleeding (from my understanding anyways-A common side effect from blood thinners) however when she got there, they found her heart was beating extremely fast which they were very concerned about. They wouldn't let her go home until it went down.

My mom has said that when she gets stressed her heart starts pounding. So I don't know if thats the same as a irregular heart beat they were previously talking about or if a racing heart is something different.

Either way, she is having heart problems and I think they plan to shock her heart this week to see if they can regulate it.

It's kind of scary to think about it all, so I try not to focus on it TOO much.. but I do know that she is good hands. (A familiar doctor who sees my Brother KC for his heart problems as well as the Lord is taking care of her)

My focus on this post is not to be dramatic or focus on the negative, its just to document her life as well as to let everyone know wheres she at In fact I use my Moms health problems to my best advantage. It's help me have more faith and trust that things will work out as they should. It's helped to find the silver lining, and most importantly its really helped me to appreciate my Mother for the type of person she is(a person who doesn't give up and has a strong testimony) and for being the best Mom I could ever ask for.

Please pray for her, and Mom if you're reading this..

 I LOVE YOU!