Mee Mee and Izzy in Colorado, 2008
Day 22:
Sorry for the late post but it's worth the wait as mom is making another contribution to the blog tonight. Today alone she received over 20 cards from dear friends and family. Each and every one is read to her many times throughout the day and are working wonders on her emotional state of mind. Cards even received weeks ago are still referenced and a part of her everyday joy. Hearing such kind, soft and tender words and feeling the love and caring expressed in each one must move her in ways we cannot explain.
Per mom, "I feel enveloped by love, friendship, warmth and genuine well wishes. I do feel like there is a special spirit at Talking Rock".
The wound on her head is healing nicely and the doctors were able to remove the stitches which mom was not fond of. In about 2 more weeks she will have the second surgery to add back the piece of skull that was removed. Sorry, as I write this I know it's a bit gory but well, for some reason I'm writing it. I'm wincing as I write it actually, maybe you are too. I guess it just brings it home, or brings it back home. It's severe, it's traumatic, it's an experience non of us want to have let alone talk about. She's (dare to say) thriving in rehab and doing so well yet in two weeks there is another big hurdle. Yuck.
As always, she had PT and OT and getting stronger and stronger every day. When asked to wiggle her left toes (paralyzed side) she couldn't do it but...her left thigh muscle was contracting. What that means we don't know but continue to hold the belief in something is working which means one day, that something that's working will talk to her little toes and tell them to start wiggling.
She is eating better and improving her chewing. She polished off some salmon tonight with baked potato. Yes, dad was sure to put lots of butter and sour cream on it just as she likes it!
Tomorrow dad meets with the doctors to determine where she will relocate in a few weeks. This is a very exciting day as we get to lift our heads up a bit and peek into the future.We've been used to looking at things day by day but now we can start looking week by week or even month by month. How exciting to think that maybe in a few months we will be taking mom out to a nice botanical garden and quietly enjoying the symbolism of what lies behind each budding flower.
As always, thank you for your continuous thoughts and prayers for Boise.
Hi dear Stacey, Thank you for all the touching and inspiring updates on Boise's progress. You are a beautiful reflection of your Mom's best qualities; your strong character is coming thru. So much love as well.
ReplyDeleteGo for it Boise. Cheering you forward, Mary
Dear Boise, Still praying and thinking of you and your wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteGlad you can now receive cards. Don had me hold the bunch I purchased for you until things calmed down. So glad to hear you are progressing well and beyond all expectations. Won't it be great to have your top back on!!! Be well, stay strong, love ya, Marilyn
Indeed the good news just keeps comin' -- Boise, you are one remarkable lady who is not to be denied! Your determination and strength are incredible signs of your inner beauty and giftedness.
ReplyDeleteWe circle the TRR wagons round you!
Every day is a gift -- as you are -- dear Boise.
Donna/Kathy (from NYC).