Well, my dad left about 20 minutes ago to take Mom to Illini hospital. =(

She'd been feeling unwell all week, which we thought was due to a bladder infection. Dr. Short put her on an oral antibiotic a few days ago, but it didn't seem to be helping. Mom's temperature has been spiking in the night the past three days, and she's also been having an upset stomach and over all has progressively not been feeling well (achy, feeling flu-y...). Dr. Short wanted Mom to have some blood work done this morning. Dr. Short called a little bit ago and said there is some kind of infection that is growing in her blood (and she's low on potassium).

Mom is on her way to the hospital to be admitted for IV antibiotic. We hope, at some point, that we might be able to get it set up so she can have the IV antibiotic at home (she'll be in the hospital until then). If it isn't possible to bring the IV antibiotic home, Mom will need to be in the hospital for another two weeks. =(

Dr. Short suspects that Mom's port might be the cause of the infection--that would mean another out-patient surgery to remove and replace it.

There are a lot of unknowns at the moment. Hopefully tomorrow will bring more answers and direction.

I know Mom would covet your prayers. She was sad to leave home again (especially at the possibility of being gone two more weeks). Please pray she'll continue to have the strength and energy she needs to fight off this new infection, that the antibiotic will take care of it, and that she'll be able to have the IV antibiotic from home (if possible). She so longs to just be home with us, as we desire most to have her with us at home.

Thank you for your prayers.

Resting In Christ,
Amber