An update to Jolene's condition. When she came home the doctor told me she had 2-3 days at most. After she came home she became more coherent and responsive every day for about a week and has been at the same level of responsiveness since then. Lately, Jolene has been very communicative and recognizes everyone who comes to visit. She seems to be a little bit weaker each day and is eating very little. She only eats about one Popsicle per day along with a rice drink and lots of water. Sometimes she wants something else other than the Popsicle and drink and the nurse told us to give her what she wants. A PRN from hospice comes in every day to clean her and we try and reposition her every few hours so she will be comfortable. A RN comes to visit twice a week. She sleeps quite a bit and is only awake for 4-6 hours every day. If she has any pain we give her some pain medication and that makes her sleep even more. At this point it is a day to day thing and we are just trying to keep her as comfortable and without pain as possible. She has a massage therapist that comes over a couple of times a week and she really enjoys that. If anything else develops we will put it on the blog.

Dick Potter

2/10/09

Well what to say in this situation. Jolene was brought home from the hospital on Monday...she had organ failure and there wasn't much the hospital could do. Her family has been able to come and say good-bye as her earthly journey is quickly coming to an end. We appreciate all the love and support that friends and neighbors have shown us these last few months. It is hard to put into words what we are all feeling at this time but we are comforted by the plan of salvation that we all have a testimony of. We know that she will be welcomed by loving arms by those who have passed before her. We will keep you posted as further events unfold.

The Latest Update - 2/4/09

We just wanted to let everyone who has been following Jolene's progress that last night she was admitted to LDS Hospital. Dick took her in last night and the doctors found that she was quite dehydrated and that she had in infection throughout her body. She will be in the hospital for a few days but her doctor has said that he does not want her around flowers. So if you would like to send her something to show your support and love, please send her a card at her home address. We are not sure how long the 'no flower' rule will last but we will certainly let you know when she will be able to receive them again. Jolene has really enjoyed receiving flowers and they have brought her much joy through this difficult time.

Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers, we know that they are working. We know that Jolene will pull through this latest bump in her road to recovery. She is a strong woman that we all love and adore and are anxious for her to come home. Thank you!