Update: March 8, 2012 Doctor's Orders: R&R

Hi everyone,

It's late but I wanted to update everyone on what is happening today. As the title indicates, Mom's doctor has given her orders to rest and relax in order to heal so no more visitors for the time being. Her facebook posts pretty much tell it all, "Few will be surprised....seems I did a little too much yesterday and am now running a fever compliments of a touch of pneumonia....what does this mean in lay man's terms? I get another day at St Joes and of course...... Finally.....Official confirmation that I am HOT! ;)." Then, a couple hours later, "I feel like I am back in high school...just got chastised by my surgeon for being "too social".....I have bee cut off from holding events in my room. I am no longer the hostesses with the mostess....turning off my phone for awhile also.....R&R time.... Let the antibiotics flow!"

So, as she said, she has turned off her phone and will be resting more until the fluid in her lungs and the pneumonia clear up. She did walk around the floor 5 times today so that is good physical progress but it is important for her to take time to rest and that is what she's doing. In fact, for those of you who know her dad, Ralph, he is on a personal mission to ensure that the doctor's orders are followed. When Traci (her sister) dropped in tonight, he made certain that she didn't overstay her welcome or pose an additional social burden on Mom. His love for her is inspiring.

Cameron's update earlier also cracked me up, "walked around the hospital floor 5 times - still stubborn as can be." Indeed, this stubbornness is likely to be one of her greatest assets in this fight. 

Finally, Mom asked me to please let everyone know how much she appreciates the prayers, flowers, phone calls, cards and other demonstrations of love and support. It has been the foundation for her high spirits and feelings of peace and comfort during this time. Thank you all!

And just so everyone knows - I am back to work and am unable to answer many calls or text messages during my work hours because I am on the phone all day long. I will do my best to update here every night - I appreciate your patience with me as well. Thanks again everyone :)

~Candice