Quick Update

Saturday was a really hard day. My grandmother woke up having trouble breathing because the IV fluids overwhelmed her lungs. Thankfully the fluids were taken away while she is still on intravenous antibiotics. Yesterday all the medical staff thought she has a blood clot in her leg, based on what test results they had. Only after 7 hours of waiting did we find out from the radiologist that her ultrasound showed no signs of a clot, and no significant fluid on the lungs. She has cellulitis, an infection of the tissue under skin of her lower left leg. She was so uncomfortable yesterday. I was miserable.

Sunday she was feeling much better! Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes. Her breathing is much better, and she could lay down comfortably without feeling like she was suffocating. It still has a way to go, but this is the most concerning problem for me, just because I've been through it all before. She was out of bed several times today to sit up, walk a little bit, and use the restroom. Her leg looked better too. It's less swollen and red and it's no longer hot to the touch. Her appetite was better today too. Congestive heart failure always saps the appetite, so her eating a little more is a good sign.

Kevin talked to his parents today and they said we should not worry about anything and go to Russia. I can't begin to tell you what relief and gratitude that brings to me.

I was also able to talk to my cousin and his fiancee the other night and explain everything that was going on. He was so understanding, and just talking to them helped me to overcome some of my disappointment for missing their big day.

Again, I can't thank you all enough for your words of encouragement. It is overwhelming! You are my friends and supporters out there, and though I don't know most of you I feel very connected, and loved. It means so much to me.