Hope or last hurrah?

July 29th 1030am

Mom is still with us. We are glad and surprised. Last night she was singing until about 2 am.

Dr Rose was very surprised yesterday that she was doing so well, still alert and talking to people. The doctor had labs drawn. Mom's BNP (the lab for congestive heart failure or CHF) was down to 981!! Normal is 0-99. It was >5000 on Saturday when we made her comfort care. Dr Rose said that Morphine drip should be standard treatment for all people with CHF. She is cautiously optimistic that mom MIGHT be able to come home, IF she continues to do well. But said, IF she comes home she would only live about 2 months or less. So we all hoping for the best, but trying not to expect it, as sometimes patients seem to rally before they pass.

We have been staying with her almost 24/7. Minnie stayed on Saturday night, Maria and Hunter on Sunday night, and Bob and Shaunna last night. Someone is there almost all the time during the day and evening. Usually more than one. I am at the hospital now and April will be back here in a few minutes.

We are arranging for Keith and Paul to come to see her as neither will be able to come to the funeral. Keith will be here on Thursday for about 1/2-1 hour. We are still making arrangements for Paul.

We appreciated all the prayers and good wishes.

Bonnie