Well, I guess I have been too busy to blog because I haven't written since June 19th. Life has been a little crazy and we are all getting used to our new "schedules". Mom came home on June 29th. She was so glad to see her house and all of her own things. After one month of being in the hospital, I am sure home was so refreshing. She sleeps in a hospital bed in her living room, but that's okay, she is home. We set it up so she has a view out of the window and can see what is going on outside. Paul and I put up a big "Welcome Home" banner on the outside of her house and she loved it, so much so that she did not want us to take it down and this was a week later. I finally convinced her that the weather would make it fall down eventually and we compromised, we took off of the outside of the house and hung inside the house in the living room over the curtains and the window. It is amazing what simple things can make someone happy, I never realized that that simple little sign would mean so much to her.
We have been caring for her 24/7 and we are learning everyday about how to do things easier and more efficiently. She is so sweet, never asking for anything and always saying please and thank you. I know it is extremely difficult for her to have her children and daughter-in-law caring for her because so much is required. Honestly, who else could care better for her than US! We are so happy to have the opportunity and privilege of doing so. She is at home and whatever it takes to keep her there we are committed to doing.
She still does not have use of her left leg, but Praise the Lord she can use her left arm. The doctors are amazed about that. She has to have assistance in any movement, such as getting from the bed to the wheelchair, car etc.
She has had three doctors appts since coming home and all went well. One of her doctors even commented on what a "spiffy" wheelchair she has. It is not your usual and customary black, the fabric looks like Burberry print. She and I picked it out so it didn't look so hospital/dull/boring like most other wheelchairs.
We have hired a private sitter to spend the work days with Mom while we are at work, we stay with her nights and weekends around the clock. She comes highly recommended and we are hoping that they become friends as well. Karen spent the first week with her that she was home, Penny (my sister-in-law) spent the second week and then a dear friend of ours (Linda Stewart)spent last week with her during the day. Karen and I spend the night during the week and then the weekends are rotated. I was planning to stay with her next week during the day, but we found Sherry. She starts tomorrow morning and we are praying that all goes well.
Mom has had alot of visitors, in the hospital and since coming home. My Mom's friends have been so wonderful to come and see her and they come often. She has been friends with these ladies for much longer than I have been alive. She enjoys seeing them and they always make her smile. Mary Davis, Katherine Chafin and Peggy Pons, they are the BEST!! There are others that would take too long to list, but you know who you are and THANK YOU!!!
I guess I have updated as much as I can for now. It is not nearly as inclusive as it could be, but I hope to do better to keep everyone updated in the future.
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