After a great start at home in Bend, Mom is currently in St. Charles hospital recovering from infected kidney stones and other complications.

Mom went into the ER on Thursday morning with what turned out to be kidney stones. They admitted her and by Thursday afternoon they were infected. They installed a stent and moved her to ICU to keep close tabs on her. By Friday morning, she was battling sepsis and put back on a vent to help her "bridge through the recovery." On Sunday we learned she also has MRSA (a severe staph infection). She is "sick as snot," to quote the doctor. By Monday morning, she was strong enough to get off the vent and continues to make good progress.

In a couple days, Mom will be moved to a rehab facility for a week or so before she can go back home. She is still very tired and sick.

Dad spends most of the day with her in the hospital.

My family and I were down there last weekend and I'll be heading back down this weekend.

Please send your thoughts and prayers for her continued recovery.
Thank you.