We needed the positive development, as things got a little hairy last week. Dad, who apparently was itching to get closer to his sweetie, fell while running (yes, Mr. Slow and Steady Wins the Race ran across a street) and suffered a very small brain bleed, a nasty laceration over his eye, and many large bruises, the worst being his left knee. It could have been much worse, though, and he came home after staying a few days in the hospital right next door to Mom. The day of his discharge, Mom’s gastric tube was accidentally pulled out during a transfer from wheelchair to bed, so she the two of them met in the emergency room. Oy!
Things have returned to normal now, and we’re focused on encouraging Mom’s progress with her right side. Her speech is also coming along (still some Spanish), and we’re working on her saying complete sentences and initiating speech versus answering questions.
Fortunately, Val was able to extend her stay another 10 days, as she has a knack for assessing situations and diplomatically making the right things happen. She’s the type of person who makes everything better by her very presence. It will be hard for her to leave (and sad for us!), but she will fly home on Tuesday. Gordon and Laika have been really patient – thank you! She plans to return after Amy's college graduation next month, and Brian is planning a return as well.
It seems that each day we get more lovely cards from friends and family to read to Mom/Alyce, and sometimes she reads them aloud. We’re collecting them in a scrapbook that she can thumb through when she feels like it.
Continued gratefulness and thanks for your support.
Mom sends her love to everyone.
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