We are lucky to have friends who are able to look after Mom during the days while we cannot be there because of work. Daddy stays week nights and I stay Friday and Saturday nights. Yesterday, I called Sandra (Mom's cousin) and asked how the day went. She and her mother, Emogene, stayed with Mom yesterday. I got an e-mail from Emogene today. This is how yesterday went in her words:
"I am sure you know that Debbie is back in room 325 Truett. I think she is a little glad to be in a familiar room. She did really well yesterday. She didn't complain about the shots except for the morphine. I think she wanted to visit instead of sleep. I tried to tell her that her body needed rest but she didn't pay much attention.
She did her exercises for her arms really well. She raised them and lowered them really well. She also did everything they asked her to. Karen told me this morning that her arms were hurting her. She raised both arms about 10 times. She also pulled her knees up about 20 times each. We were impressed. Her coordination is so good."
I am envious of the time everyone gets to spend with Mom and see her progress. I am thankful that we have friends who can help us in this way, though. Mom is making progress. She continues to amaze me. What is this - the 26th day or so and she has come so far!
I get to go and see her tonight! I cannot wait. (But, I will have to. I have a meeting to attend - and THEN I will get to go.) THANKS to my wonderful husband who is watching the kids for me tonight! I love him so much!
Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteI know you are streched so thin and each time I checked the blog for an update about twice every hour, I would say a little prayer that everthing was ok and that Debbie was getting better by the minute. I guess it worked. Its hard to believe it has been 26 days already then again it seems like forever.
Please give Debbie a hug and tell her not only is she in my thoughts and prayers but her entire family is in our hearts.
Hopefully she will continue to get stronger and be able to move on to recovery and get to go home where her family and friends will be able to care for and love her in the most familiar place.
Its true what Dorothy said......
"Theres No Place Like HOME" ......
"Theres No Place Like HOME" ......
"Theres No Place Like HOME" ......
"Theres No Place Like HOME"
next PT session have Debbie stand up and click her heels together 3 times it might just work.
Love Aunt Rita
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for your family and others who are so willing to stay with Deb. I know it helps her to not feel alone, and you and your dad are already spending so much time with her, AND trying to work, etc.
It is amazing each day that goes by has a new "adventure" and it is so good to hear about all of it. Even if it is how many times she raised her arms, etc. We take all of those things for granted, don't we?
There have already been so many blessings, (that I can't begin to count) because of this ordeal. I think of each one of you all through the day and I am thankful for each one.
Love and hugs,
Aunt Cheryl
Amy,
ReplyDeleteAgain and again, we all say our prayers and thank HIM for the miracle he is working for Debbie. I know how special your Mom is to all of us and we constantly are checking her progress through your Blog. We can't thank you enough for the time you take away from everything to keep us posted. Your Mom and Dad are so blessed to have you girls and all of their many friends and family members who are stepping in to help you through this trying time.
There isn't a single hour in the day when one of our friends and family aren't holding all of you up in our prayers.
Give Debbie (& Dick) all my love and tell her I will come see her as soon as it is possible.
All my love,
Rita....Oklahoma City