Back to ICU

Last week mom was moved down to ICU because of problems with low blood pressure. After a few days she was moved out thanks to a higher more stable b.p. and back to her recovery floor. She was actually neighbors, with an old friend Alex Williams. Mr. Williams was our security guard at the elementary school, Tanglewood, my brother and I attended. Mr. Williams is battling sickle cell. While at Tanglewood my mom started the annual blood drive, which still continues today, for Mr. Williams a man who we greatly love and cherish. It was so strange that they were both there together in the hospital at the same time. Today my mom will be moved back down to ICU. Her blood pressure has dropped again. She is extremely weak and unable to move from her bed. Since she is neutropenic (I think that's how it is spelled?) she is unable to have flowers or any fresh fruit. Right now jello is the only thing she will eat. Since she has to move and get readjusted to her new environment, visitors will be limited. She is so exhausted and goes in and out of sleep, so she is not really up for visitors. However, my aunt and I have been reading my mom the lovely cards that everyone has sent. It is definitely helping my mom and our spirits, so please keep them coming! We do not feel defeated at all, but we are trying to stay as strong as possible for mom. Stress and emotion has definitely been getting the best of us! We do apologize for not returning phone calls, texts, and emails, but there is just not enough time in the day! As the week goes on and we find out more information we will try to update you all. Thank you so much for you love and support!