Update: Change of Venue
We were able to get mom's records but with notable effort. We sent her records to MDA but as the days progressed my older sister and Yvette were concerned as she appeared to deteriorate each passing day. Dad equally grew skeptical, so last Friday Suzanne and I decided to tap the San Antonio resource for help - the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC). While not as renowned or well-known as MDA, they are making a name for themselves. We initially went to them to see what they thought about mom's condition - whether or not it is worth it at this stage in her cancer to fight it or make her comfortable. After looking at her records, they wanted her to come in, so we booked an appointment for today at 12:30pm. I don't know what to expect - whether they will test her or consult with us about her condition.


Mom and dad got into SA at 5:30pm today. Mom was in good spirits - she saw me as she and dad came out of the terminal and she was immediately excited (photo at top is mom hanging out with our dog, Jax, a poor but adequate replacement for Maggie and Mitsy). We put her into Suzy's car and she and Suzy went home. Mom told Suzy that being in SA and our home was like her world was turned right side up from being upside down in El Paso. Me and Suzy feel good that she felt that way and hope it I a sign of good energy and layer to her to be here. We fixed mom "cancer-fighting" food - she ate about half of a already small portion. She did eat a lot of goji berries (strong anticancer food), and mostly coherent for the evening. She still senses bad energy about the cancer and still presses concern and fear. After dinner we chatted a while, watched the San Antonio Silver Stars advance in the playoffs and ended the day watching most of Forrest Gump. She really lot up when she saw Drew and he was able to spend the evening
with us. More on what CTRC says (and does) tomorrow - please keep us in your prayers!