So it's been a little over a week since the last update, which means things are calming down a little bit! Mom is continuing to make really great improvements. She can get out of bed with assistance and she can shuffle her feet to get from place to place with assistance. She's using her hands and arms much better now. She gets Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy daily through the week and has exercises to practice, along with foot braces. Mom is still on 3 East, room A8 and she will probably stay there until the rehab gets sorted out. Mom is still on dialysis. Last week she needed it Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This weekend they said that she may not have to have dialysis on Monday because her numbers are starting to improve! If that's the case, they may watch the numbers for a few more days before deciding about rehab hospitals. If she doesn't require dialysis, then her options for a rehab facility are more available...if she needs rehab AND dialysis, there aren't many places available.
Dad continues to stay with Mom at the hospital. He stays busy with insurance/disability paperwork, figuring and refiguring retirement options (he can dream, right?), and taking care of Mom. The staff have been wonderful...making sure they both have what they need.
We'll continue to keep the updates coming...we're really praying for improvements as the holidays creep closer and closer, but we know that no matter where everyone is this Thanksgiving, we have plenty to be thankful for every day!
Blessings to all of you!
Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm glad Mary's still improving daily. And you are correct, so much to be thankful for as God has been good. Mary and Winnie are in my daily prayers. (and all of you as well). Love ya all. Barbara M
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear that Mary is 'scooting' along. Thanksgiving is just a day where we give extra thanks, get together and eat a lot. You are having thanksgiving daily with God's love and blessing. He's making it possible for family to visit when they want, he's making sure everyone's prayers are being heard 24/7. You didn't mention Mary's appetite but if she doesn't get all the traditional stuff, you just get to have another thanksgiving when she's ready. Just buy an extra turkey. Please give my love to Mary, Winnie, and the entire family. I love and miss you guys. Barbara Joy
ReplyDeleteSo glad you can keep us posted on your busy days. Many thoughts and prayers are with all of your family, and hope for a complete and lasting recovery. Blessings for all...
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