Hello All,

Just a quick update on Mom’s status. Today the doctors confirmed that she does have pneumonia. They’ve been giving her antibiotics since she was admitted, so they’ll continue with that. Mom is still extremely exhausted with low energy today. She becomes fatigued easily, with small movements. She has had good days with a noticeable increase in energy, and low days, with no energy at all. The treatment team is looking for her to have a more consistent oxygen saturation level, as well as to be up and walking a bit, prior to discharge. Small amounts of activity are resulting in her oxygen saturation dropping down to about 80-88% at times, which as you could imagine is not great. Tomorrow they will most likely perform another chest x-ray to determine if she has additional fluid in her lungs. That will determine if they recommend another thoracentesis on the other lung or not. Overall, we are worried, and praying that something will help provide relief for Mom, where she can be well enough to go home. There is some good news however. Mom had an MRI yesterday, and the oncology radiologist said that since the whole-brain radiation, the tumors have shrunk considerably. The doctor even stated that the results are better than she expected. So Praise God for that!!!

We continue to surround Mom with support and love. She has been reading the messages everyone has sent, and feels so blessed and encouraged by your support. We as a family appreciate the support and prayers as well. What an army! Mom has a special request in prayer today. She has read that the FDA approved a new medication that is designed to attack genetic mutations, rather than just the cancer. We don’t know much about his medication, and we don’t know if it would be a viable option with her specific type of genetic mutation/profile. Her doctor is going to research this medication this weekend, and we’re praying that God leads the him through that process. Mom requests specific prayers that his medication could be an option for her, or something be presented that could be compatible and effective at continuing to fight the cancer. Mom continues to remain encouraged and place her trust in the Lord. He as an ultimate plan and we continue to look to Him. Thank you again for all your love, support, and prayers. I thank God every day that my parents are surrounded by a community of amazing people!