Hi everyone,
My sister, Cindy, and her hubby Tom, came in tonight, but they are heading to see my sister, Deb, in Springfield, Missouri. I’ll have to go on the next trip, hopefully.

Several of you have asked so, I thought I’d let you know my hubby is somewhat better and his numbers for his kidney functions are going down. It’s a good thing. Today was his first day out… he had to have more blood labs drawn to compare them to when he left the hospital. Then we go see a doctor tomorrow to give us more details on his numbers and what lies ahead.

My pictures I’m sharing with you today are from last Thursday when he was so sick. He was determined to get the grass mowed, but it took him several times of mowing, then coming in to rest and mowing some more and returning inside. He finally decided to go the doctor because he couldn’t take it anymore. He was so nauseous and that was something new for him. It turns out his kidney’s were failing but we had no idea. All these surgeries have been related to his bladder cancer. One thing affects something else and it just keeps going.

Anyway, I’ll skip lots of details, but he was in very serious condition. Thankfully, the doctor did surgery the next day; added him on as the last patient of the day.

The Nephrostomy tubes placed in his back are helping drain the urine/blood from his kidneys, but it’s still not back to normal yet. We are waiting on a call for when the next surgery will be done. They are redoing some of his inside “plumbing.” I actually did a little sewing today to make him some “carrying pouches” for his tubes/bags. They turned out wonderful, and I don’t think anyone could tell what was under his shirt. :o)

Anyway, that’s a quick update and here are the pictures of our yard finished with lots of love from my hubby! I don’t know how he could do it when he felt so sick. I think tomorrow I’ll be doing the mowing by myself this time.

Here are his tomato plants and one cucumber plant. He’s now been told tomatoes aren’t that great for kidney patients… oh dear!

…and, of course, the hens wanted to have their picture taken too!

Well, maybe you can find something to talk about from these few pictures.

I’ll see you Monday.
Blessings, Jeanne

I Dream of Jeanne Marie

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