Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Grani's Cancer is Progressing

Over Confererence weekend (April 2 amd 3), Grani started falling regularly, mostly coming and going to the bathroom, so we determined that the wheelchair was the safest way to travel. She struggled giving up her freedom, but realized damage from a fall would cause way more complications, so has been a pretty good sport.

Sterling and Regina came to stay April 14 - 19 while Lisa and Merrill took Douglas to BYUI for school, and they had a ball together!!! Grani raved about the terrific care she received, and Sterling and Regina did so much to help around the house. Thanks tons, the 2 of you!!!

Last Thursday, April 22, Grani had a major decline. She no longer can stand on her own un-attended, because her legs buckle beneath her, so she is in the bed or the wheelchair 24/7.
She is also very confused with processes, and has to be reminded especially how to use her body. Her mind is clear as to people and relationships, but where to put her feet when climbing into the wheelchair is an entirely different story.

She spends alot of her nights dreaming about very unusual things. Sometimes people come to see her, or animals dance around her ceiling. Just last night, she was in the desert in a tent with some silly women who were in the way when she needed to go potty. :) She frequently wakes up in different rooms, in her mind, and sometimes can't find the way out. It's never boring with Grani!!!!

She really wants to go, and can't imagine why she is being punished this way, having to linger so long. As usual, thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes!!