More good stuff.....

Everyday seems to bring more and more great news with Mom. Dad and I were surprised this morning when we got a call from her at the house. It seems like a small thing, but it is the first time she has done it so we were thrilled. She wanted us to bring her stuff from home which I will do as soon as I am done with my work phone calls from today. Dad said she sounded GREAT on the phone, and it seems like she is getting more and more "normal" everyday.

We spent about 4 hours with her yesterday and it was like talking to the Mom I remember. She is SO looking forward to getting out of the hospital, and she is scheduled to go home one week from today! God is good! I spoke with her physical therapist yesterday who told me she is doing really well (much better than she thinks actually) and walked 150 feet with 1lb weights on her legs. Her appetite is greatly improved and she is really making an effort to eat well and get stronger. She is having a much easier time getting herself in and out of bed now, and she seems stronger every day. She also got a much desired shower and hair wash yesterday which made her feel AMAZING. Amazing what a difference such a small thing can make.

Over the weekend she only had therapy once a day, but Monday through Friday they have her going twice a day for about 3-4 hours a day. They are working her really hard but they are so kind doing it that I think this place was the perfect place for her. I am so grateful to Palomar Hospital for taking such good care of our Mom! (HUGE improvement over Pommerado Hospital, I have to say....I am not a big fan). Everyday brings Mom that much closer to being home at her ranch, and I am so thankful! Keep those prayers coming and I will keep the GOOD updates coming too! Thank you to you all from the bottom of my heart!