Things are Still Going Well

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to check in and let everyone know that Grandma is still doing exceptionally well. Although she still lacks the strength in her right leg, her right arm is showing great progress.That's not to say that she is not doing well with her right leg.

Doing great

Sorry that there hasn't been any updates for a few days. However, mom is doing great, and her physical and speech therapies are comming along fine. She's had great progress with both. I did make good on a promise to mom tonight by bringing her some of my home cooked collared greens tonight. She did enjoyed them and gave me several good complements. Also, several other family members enjoyed the collared greens also. Mom is really ready to come home, and knows that it won't be too long before that will be happening. God Bless you all, and good night!

New Picture of Grandmommy

For those that don't have Facebook...

Here is a copy  of a beautiful picture uploaded Sunday (10/9/2011) of Grandmommy.


 Looking Good Grandmommy!

I'm here... Thank Goodness for Uncle Spencer

Miss you guys. I hope all is well.

 Haven't been online in a while just trying to catch up on a lot of things. Goodness knows what would of happened to this ol' blog if it wasn't for Uncle Spencer. Thank You so much for helping out and keeping things going for me. It is soooo appreciated. I have been able to get things back in order and can now focus again on the simpler things of life...Blogging! LOL

As Uncle Spencer has stated the new place Grandmommy is in is awesome. They noticed that we are a LARGE group and from what I was told, more than willing to accommodate us. They offered us use of a large private room with TV and plenty sitting areas for the entire family. It feels like gathering in a family room as instead of visiting a hospital.

As far as Grandmommy's progress is going... She is doing wonderfully! Her right hands moves all the time now. I notice it lifting and reaching out to everyone as she greets them. It may not always make it up, but the movement is there and that shows great progress.  She even told me once (this was awhile back)  that she moves it a lot without even realizing it. Few days ago, I glanced over once or twice while someone was showing her pictures and noticed her using her right hand to kinda point at the picture.

Another favorite moment of mine was the first night (maybe second night)she arrived. It was late, Grandmommy was ready for bed. They took her to her room and got her into the bed. I had said good night before she left the "family room" but had  ran to her new room  to sneak a few more kiss before leaving. When I got there she was tucked in bed comfortably. I waited my turn to steal more kisses, as others had had the same idea. I got my hug and kiss and told her "I love you". As I was heading towards the door I turned back towards Grandmommy and there she was, looking like an angel,  blowing kisses with her right hand!  Once again, she completely stole my heart as if she didn't already have it. God is so good. It's little moments like that, that I will cherish forever.

I hope to visit Grandmommy again tonight since I was unable to make it last night as planned. One word, "Homecoming"...anyone with a teenage daughter in high school may feel my pain!!!

So Until Next Time,
Be Safe and Stay Blessed,
Carmen

Visits

Mom had another day of plenty of visits from family and friends on Saturday! She had 3 members of her church, who are dear friends to visit with her, and 21 family members, all on the same day. The 21 family members were all there at the same time. What a blessing! She shared equal time with us all; sons, daughters, nieces and all! We all enjoyed our time with her once again. Her therapy is going well. Much improvement has come about. Before we know it, she'll be leaving to go home. I know that she can hardly wait for that day to come.

New place of care

Mom is enjoying her new place for her physical therapy. This place is definately a 5 star facility. Mom's room number is 113. Also, because we are such a large family, they have given us a large room so we can all visit with mom at the same time. This room does not have a number, but it's to the right of room number 142. The room is really great, and even has a Baldwin piano in it! It'a nice living room setting. Take care and God Bless!

Settling in...

From a text message that I received earlier today, it would  seem grandmommy is settling into her new place now. I'm not gonna be able to make it to see her today but hopfully I will get to see her tomorrow or Friday and let you know how thing are going and how she likes her new place :)

Move date changed...(Location Added)

Grandmommy should be moved by 4pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011 to:

Hillhaven Assisted Living, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
http://www.hillhaven.com/

Winning

Mom is winning the fight with her physical therapy! She had another wonderful day. Several of us family members were there with her this evening, and had a very joyous time with her. She is definately winning! As stated yesterday, she'll be leaving NRH this Friday! Will keep you posted on the new location for further therapy which is for 3 weeks, and then she gets to go home! What a blessing! Amazing Grace! God is so good! God Bless each and everyone of you and thanks for your show of love, kind words, thoughts, and prayers!

Grandmommy Says Hi, y'all

Look at Grandmommy...
Beautiful & Strong as Ever!
She is really showing off here. Look at how high she is raising her right arm! As Uncle Spencer said, "Amazing Grace!"

One step closer to home...

Got the news today that Grandmommy will be moving to a nursing home October 7th. This is not a long-term nursing home but one that will be short term and I assume help her get back to living on her own.

Doing it on my own

Mom has been doing quite a bit more on her own. This morning she got out of bed under her own power. The doctor was so amazed that he told her that she was trying to get rid of him. LOL! However, he was clapping and singing her praises! Such progress is truly great. There was a lot of family there once again. Margie had spent the night with mom, and will be spending tonight with her also.

Amazing Grace

Today, visiting my mom after work was another wonderful experience. Carmen and I met once again at Brooklyn metro station. Mom was setting up and having the time if her life, communcating with her family.