Mom is one of those ladies who always has fresh, perfectly applied lipstick on. Today she held some chapstick and applied it herself -- a great achievement. She's making progress all the time, though she still prefers to do things for us and sometimes pretends she is sleeping when the therapists come around. She was awake a lot today and smiled at girl jokes and the news that her lifelong friend Norma had called. She listened with wide eyes while we read your lovely cards and her Daily Bread reading.
Today her nasogastric tube came out, so she will be much more comfortable. Doctors placed a gastric tube for nutrition and medication until she is more alert and able to eat. We're looking forward to intervention from a speech therapist tomorrow to determine how well she is swallowing.
Doctors remain confident that she will continue to improve with time and therapy. The plan is to discharge her in the next few days to a subacute rehab center, and we are looking at two highly recommended ones in Traverse City. It will be wonderful to be back in Glen Arbor! More news to come...
2 comments:
Hello from London, Aunt Alyce. I love reading about your recovery and your responses. You have a loving family who take good care of you. Sending you a hug. Love, Betsy
Such good news!
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