A Sunny Sunday

Today my dad wore green to church.  When he came over to the hospital and walked into the room it was like Spring had arrived.  The green reminded me of March and Spring and Daddy was in a great mood.  

It has been wonderful to see my mom and dad together so much.  Usually, when Daddy is at the hospital I am not.  We are trying to give each other time to be away while still giving Mom a family member at the hospital.  Today, I did get to stay with them both a little.  

When Daddy walked in, Mom had me working to keep her beautiful.  Before the hospital Mom would go to the beauty shop often.  This was something she never did when I was growing up.  It was a treat that she began when her mother was living with them.  Grandma Smith would have her hair done each week.  She would also get her nails done.  Sometimes, Mom would get her nails done too.  What was then a treat has now become a habit for Mom.  I will tell you, I am not good at being a spa person, though.  I didn't even have the correct music to play - only an Alan Jackson CD that we had already listened to for "church."  I will do better next time.  

Back to Daddy - he walked in and came directly over to Mom.  He greeted her with one of his "Hi, Good-lookin!" comments and gave her a kiss.  Just with them talking small talk Mom's face lit up and color returned to her.  She had blush on her cheeks and she looked radiant!  I am so very glad my mom and my dad love each other! 

Mom had a good day.  She saw many doctors.  We didn't see the liver doctor, though.  They even ran tests on Mom, but through it all today she was positive.  She only had one little frustration that she told a doctor all about - and that was that she wasn't sure she was getting to know her grandson Luke.  She worried that he was changing so much and she was missing it.  She commented that Avery knew who she was, but Luke didn't.  

About three hours later, I brought her Luke.  Avery and Ethan went to an outside 4 year old birthday party.  Luke couldn't attend because it was a bit cold to keep him outside for awhile.  SO - we just happened to find our way back to the hospital.  

Mom enjoyed seeing him, but was frustrated that she couldn't hold him very well.  Her arms would get tired quickly.  We tried putting pillows up under him and turning him around to rest on her legs, but nothing worked.  She did marvel at his size - (14.5 lbs three weeks ago) and she enjoyed the talking and singing he did for her.  

Tonight, Mom is with Daddy.  She asked to wash her face and brush her teeth with things from home instead of hospital things.  When she did, she felt even better.  Her fever never returned today.  We are hoping this is a good sign.  

For this week Mom will work on getting up and moving.  She sat in a chair today for 30 minutes.  She will do that and also do things like walk.  It will not be an easy week for her, but we are hoping that she will find the strength to do it.