Happy Fourth of July...

to all of you. Thank you for your concern in my mom's health. She said she feels like she is getting progressively stronger over the course of the last few days. That is good news. Unfortunately, she said this in a whisper as her voice has temporarily (I am hoping that is the case) left her.

Today we both went on a scavenger hunt for all of the documents that DSHS says are necessary for her to file for long-term Medicaid. She needs this to leave her skilled nursing facility (Ft. Vancouver Convalescent Center) and transition into an Adult Foster Home. An AFH is a house that has six or fewer patients in it and 24 hour nurse presence to dispense medications and take care of any needs the residents may have. It is a better fit for my mom at this point. At least according to Ft. Vancouver CC who have basically said that she is too mobile and essentially too healthy to stay there. I guess that is a good thing, but it means more shuffling around for her.

This is our next step - find a stable place for her to fight her cancer at. We are getting closer, but are a couple weeks away. I will keep everyone posted as this phase continues. She has a Dr. appt on Wednesday. Hopefully we will find out if the chemo is doing it's job. I know my mom would want to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July as do Jenny and I. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. Happy Birthday America.