Dear Husband and I went to visit Elegante Mother today. I took her a bowl of cheddar chowder and a slice of an amazing chocolate cake with fudge frosting and fresh raspberries. She wasn’t terribly thrilled with my homemade chowder, but she ate several spoonsful, along with the oyster crackers. The chocolate cake was something else, again. She ate half of it at lunch and saved the rest for later this afternoon. In EM’s opinion, there’s nothing better than chocolate!
\nWe are seeing extremes in EM’s memory. Some days we visit and she is clear as a bell, discussing the family in a way that lets you know she recognizes everyone. Other days she hasn’t a clue who we are talking about. She informed my brother that she had never been married or had children. He asked her about the pictures on the wall above her bed and could see her trying to process the question without any luck.
\nOur brains are funny creatures.
\nEM is physically well, and still casing the joint. The nurse told me today that she gets frequent calls to send someone to guide EM back to her own wing. She has taken to walking the halls of the facility. I don’t know if that is to get out of her room (or away from her roommate), or whether she feels the need for exercise, or whether she truly is looking for a way out. I’m relieved to know that she is able to get around on her own.
\nI’ll return Monday. I promised to bring a Greek salad with me this time. Her eyes lit up at the thought of Feta cheese!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dear Husband and I went to visit Elegante Mother today. I took her a bowl of cheddar chowder and a slice of an amazing chocolate cake with fudge frosting and fresh raspberries. She wasn’t terribly thrilled with my homemade chowder, … Continue reading