Anna Mae's Journey

Well, Oma, Auntie Linda and I (Breanne) are sitting here realizing it's been nearly EIGHT years since this blog has been active! We've had quite a full few years - we just counted and Oma has had soon to be NINETEEN new grandkids since Opa went to be with Jesus - oh how he would have loved to have known them all!

We are resurrecting this blog because Oma's had some unfortunate health news recently and this seemed to be the best way to communicate with everyone that loves her.

About 3 months ago, Oma was closing an umbrella and felt something snap in her left shoulder.  She's been under a doctor's care and had no pain, thank the Lord and it "seemed to be getting better." She's been traveling and celebrating the holidays and enjoying life to its fullest.  Around Christmas time, some of us started noticing a decline in her physical strength and that she hasn't been as "sharp or present" as she normally is, which we all know her to be sharp as a tack.  We've all been a little concerned and also relieved that she had an appointment scheduled for this past Monday with her orthopedic doctor.

Carolyn and Barb were with her at that appointment where we learned her left shoulder is indeed broken.  He was very concerned that it broke from closing an umbrella and also put together that her physical and mental decline might all be related.  He ordered some tests, she did those yesterday and found out some news that none of us wanted to hear.  Oma has 8-10 lesions on her brain and there is metastasis into her left arm.  The doctor thinks it could have stemmed from melanoma she had seven years ago.  We are all so saddened by this news and Oma is surprised by it as well, but in good spirits, as is her character.

We have an appointment for her at the oncologist tomorrow morning to determine the next steps.  For now, one of us will be here with her night and day and we will just enjoy each moment.

Oma is at peace, she knows the Lord has her days numbered and that we are taking it one day at a time.  Her plans are to just enjoy her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, friends and family as much as possible.  As I write this, she and my 4 year old daughter, Holland are looking at picture books together.


We will keep you updated here as we get a game plan.  For now, we trust Jesus and know that he directs our every step.  Please be in prayer for her and for all of us as we navigate this new journey! Oma says "I love you all more than you'll ever know."