…is all I have time for this morning. I need to head out to the hospital soon.
\nYesterday, we had quite the roller coaster ride. I was astonished at Elegante Mother’s improvement! She looked healthier, more like the mother I know. She was more alert, and was conversing, and keeping up with what was happening around her.
\nEM, all by herself, got out of bed, and with the help of a walker, walked about ten feet, turned around and walked back and sat on the bed! That’s an incredible accomplishment for someone who had had a seizure three days earlier.
\nEM had a caller. MY-Sister-The-Nurse handed her the phone, and we listened to her side of the conversation, which was totally clear. She recognized her friend from exercise, and talked for several minutes. I might not have handed the phone to Mother. I’m learning not to underestimate her. EM has a steel will when it comes to getting out of the hospital!
\nUnfortunately, in addition to those highs for the day, we also had the results of a swallow test, and the results were not what we had hoped for. EM will have to have thickened liquids, to avoid aspirating liquid into her lungs. She will receive physical therapy to help re-develop those muscles that she needs to eat and drink. Right now she is on a soft diet, and raspberry yogurt is one of her favorites.
\nElegante Mother will be moved to an absolutely beautiful nursing home on the hospital campus on Monday, and will continue to receive physical and occupational therapy. I believe that if we explain to her what she needs to accomplish to be able to come home, she will make every effort to achieve it.
\nDear Husband is counseling me to take one day at a time. My fabulous friends have given me their love and support, and with all their help, I’m making it through the ups and downs of my days. I can not tell you how much it means to me to know that you are there, encouraging me to take care of myself, and praying for us all. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
\nI’ll be back, as soon as I can. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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