Monday, 1/5/09

It's been another good day... :-)

I didn't get up to the hospital until 7:00pm, but I got the day's rundown from both Mom & Dad. She had a full day of therapy (including a long-awaited hair washing!) and had already eaten dinner. Her taste buds are back, which is super. She even had a trip to the proper bathroom, with only her walker and my Dad to assist her. (This is a major achievement for somebody who couldn't get out of bed two days ago.)

She's in such a sweet "lovey dovey" kind of mood; she feels so blessed by her friends and family. Her mind seems so pure and unadulterated by anything negative, and she is just fawning over Daddy. She loves to have him with her, and of course, he is obliging her every wish! Ahhh... love!

There continue to be holes in her short term memory, but even from yesterday I can see improvement. Tomorrow she will be busy from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm with various therapists: physical, occupational and something else I can't remember. (Maybe *I* need therapy?) This program seems to be very well run, and is certainly helping Mom regain strength and confidence. Small steps!

A little more good news: we have a tentative home date of 1/19. I made Mom a countdown of the days until then, so she can mark them off one by one. She really wants to be home, so she is motivated to work hard and get stronger.

She kicked me out of her room at 8:45, and told me I needed to be home with my boys. I guess a little more of that Mom-ness is resurfacing all the time...

As always, I am so thankful for all of your support; I know my Dad and Sara feel the same way. May God bless you all as richly as you have blessed our family during this difficult time!

~ Dana