It's Time To Go

I must say this extended stay on Meadowlark has been interesting, but it's time for me to hit the road. Not that it matters but I plan on leaving tomorrow 081309 after I've cleaned my room, washed the bathroom and kitchen floors and get everything in my car. With luck, I should be on the road by noon.



Since the last post, mom has been busy.



As always, mom enjoyed Vals' visit Saturday and insisted on taking all of us out for dinner Saturday night. An enjoyable time was had by all at The Avenue. Prior to dinner, the discussion on assisted living continued with no resolution. Ruth says she's thinking about it but is not taking any action to move in that direction, believing that she will return to her pre hospitalization soon, regardless of what her Dr., PT, Surgeon, family & friends tell her.



We attended church last Sunday, she enjoyed Rev. Millers message and had a good time visiting with friends and arranging transportation for this coming Sunday. We also were treated to a nice lunch and enjoyed visiting with friends. By the time we returned home she was pretty tired. There was some difficulty getting out of her chair at the restaurant, but she managed and once home, took a much needed nap.



The past two days have been pretty uneventful. Laundry was done on Monday. To avoid her throwing her laundry downstairs a laundry basket was placed in her bedroom to make it easier to gather for whomever will be taking over this task. Cousin Maggie brought lunch over from Pei Wei and we had a great visit. Again, the conversation turned to moving to assisted living, reminded mom how much she enjoys being around other people, the benefits of getting around in a safer enviornment and in general encouraging her to give this more thought.



The appointment with Dr Nowincski (?) went well. X-ray shows she is healing and it was explained to her that due to the arthritis in her hip and the metal that is holding it together she will continue to experience discomfort and was advised to keep treating the discomfort with Tylenol. He also wrote to extend PT for an additional 3 weeks. Mother asked the Dr. when she could expect to be able to walk without assistance. It was pointed out that she has been walking with assistance for several years and she is not going to be back to where she was prior to the injury. One of these days, she may actually accept that information, in the meantime I believe she wants to prove everyone wrong.

PT went well this morning. Ricky is very patient and assertive with her. She listens to him better than the rest of us and follows his directions well. Emphasis continues to be on improving her strength, doing her exercises and understanding that she can't use her cane without someone being with her. He'll be back on Friday.

When I returned this afternoon, she had made several loaves of zucchini bread and was just sitting down for a little lunch and a cup of tea. She continues to amaze me by what she is able to accomplish in spite of everything she's been told. I'm so grateful she is so determined and hope she continues to be careful.

That's about it. Hope everyone has enjoyed these updates, they'll continue periodically as necessary. Thanks for reading