Journal entry 7/23/2004

Mom is now limiting herself to one trip up the stairs per day, as getting up here is so difficult. She is pushing herself backwards one step at a time, using her arms and legs from a seated position. Two days ago Tim went to Home Depot to prepare to install a door in the living room so that she can move up to the main floor. She wants to stay downstairs, and heard the oncologist promise her that chemo will make her legs stronger. Normally I would be pointing out to her that she was hearing what she wanted to, and not necessarily what was said. I see absolutely no benefit to that right now. Hope is what she needs, and I don't plan be an obstruction.