In the Arms of the Savior

I am sad to report that Mom is in the hospital. She was having trouble walking towards the end of this week and had a few falls. We also noticed she was quite swollen and didn't seem to be eliminating very much. She saw her Doctor on Thursday and he explained that due to poor nutrition and the amount of lasix she was on, her body was eliminating the fluid from her blood but it was going into her legs and lungs instead of through the kidneys. At that time he thought she was still okay to be at home and advised us to help her eat more and drink more fluids.
On Friday she started to become quite confused and was still not eliminating very much fluid from her body. We noticed she was having many of the same issues she had a year ago and feared that her kidneys were struggling. We decided to take her to the hospital and see if we could help her kidneys before they failed. She is under the close treatment of a kidney doctor and he is trying several things to get her kidneys functioning properly. Sadly, these treatments do not seem to be helping and our Mom is slipping from us quickly. In a few moments of lucidity yesterday morning we told her it was okay if she was done fighting, but in true mom fashion she said no...she still had fight in her and that she was strong. Even under the worst situations she lives up to her mantra of Never Saying Can't. He body has been greatly weakened over the past year and we don't know if her strong will can overcome a failing body. We know that the Saviors arms are around her and faithfully trust that whatever the Lord's will is, is what is best for all of us.
Thank you for your continued faith and prayers in her behalf. We know how much she has touched other's lives and pray that in your darkest moments you will trust in the Lord and move forward with faith.