Physically Demanding

Today was physically demanding for Mom, but she made progress. The orders or what we like to refer to them as goals, was to get Mom out of bed and walk two times and sit in a chair for 30 minutes, drink two boots and eat one yogurt. She did walk twice (I took pictures, post them at a later date) and she sat in chair for just under 30 minutes. The greatest accomplishment was eating half of a pancake and drank one boost. The pancake even stayed down. However Mom hit the wall this afternoon. The anxiety attacks are occurring more frequently this happens when the pain becomes out of control. (she never experienced or had anxiety attacks before surgery, onset the past 3 days) The fluid in her lungs is increasing everyday and it is extremely difficult for her to breath. The pulmonary docs will be in tomorrow to determine when Mom's lungs will be drained once again. Even though the cancer is causing the lungs to fill she is still at risk of pneumonia. The combination of pain, physical demands, stress and difficultly in breathing is causing the panic attacks. Despite the setbacks we find peace in the miracle of life. "Even though this a bitter trial, it is also a period of spiritual growth. We will find spiritual strength to survive even during the darkest nights." (Ensign ,January 10th, Hold on a Little Longer) We know the Lord with continue to sustain Mom.