I have not been keeping up with this blog, and needless to say I have not mentioned all of the special birthday's that have taken place in June. I did mention that Elton was 41 June 2, Joel turned 36 the 6th of June. Then there was our baby, Emily in Oakland,CA who became 34 this year. Now that can not be true!! Then our oldest Granddaughter Alex turned 15 the 19th and got her learners permit to drive. Now that is a red letter day for any teenager!! Well, another dose of reality today; Brenda is 36!! To top the month off, the 30th, Elton and Lauri will be an old married couple of 18 years. We celebrated our 25th anniversary the year they got married. Life is moving tooooo fast.
None the less we wish each one a very Happy day and many more in good health, with God's richest blessings.
Today I was able to watch Emma for the first time since sometime in May, and has she changed. Her vocabulary has expanded and she is quite the girl. I met Brenda at Centerpointe Mall this morning, and Brenda went on to work, and I had a return to Kohl's. Then it was back to Byron Center. Emma has a great memory and whatever we talk about before her nap, is the first thing she talks about when she wakes up. It usually involves something I have promised her after her nap.
This evening Brett and Roxanne took us out to Keiser's in Lowell for their Friday night fish dinner. It was delicious as always, and the company was even better.
It has started to rain again and I hear the thunder, so hope we get a good shower of rain, as it is dry around here.
I talked with Everett's sister Margie this afternoon, and she had been to see Mom this morning, and said she was looking good. Mom got a perm yesterday,( that always lifts a ladies spirit) and was dressed and sitting in her lift chair, watching TV and had her word search book open. She was moved to her room yesterday, so we hope that will be good for her. They have been bringing Mom out to the main room, and she has been taking part in the activities there, and that is so good for her, as she loves to be by people. She also had her first piece of toast this morning, and that is great. She will appreciate some real food, that is not pureed.
We are so grateful for the progress Mom has made this far, and pray that it continues.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
I have returned
It has been quite a ride the last few weeks, but we are home again.
Mom was moved into the Corsica Nursing Home on Friday the 13th. She has adjusted well, even though she has not been so happy with the pureed food. I am sure it is the best that can be done, but it is a far cry from the meals that Mom cooked!!
Brett, Aidan, Regan, Olivia and Everett arrived the 14th and it was so good to see them. It was good for Mom to see them too, and she was showered with pictures that the kids had made to hang on the walls in her room.
She is in the special unit yet, as that was the only room available, but should be moved into another room with in the week. She will then have a room mate. Everett, Brett and the kids and I emptied Mom's room at Leisure Living on Mon. the 16th, which went well with all the help. It was a sad day as it was a very happy home for Mom the last 3 1/2 years. She will be missed by the residents as she enjoyed life, and loved helping out whenever she could.
Now we are back, and trying to get things in order here, and pick up where we left off.
We ask for your prayers for Mom for healing, and continued improvements in her swallowing, so she can enjoy normal liquids, instead of all her liquids thickened to honey consistency. Pray too that she will not get the pain in her hip/leg on the left side. It appears to be the sciatic nerve, and it is very painful as she can not move to relieve the pain. We hope that since we stopped the PT and OT that it will not be aggravated.
Mom was moved into the Corsica Nursing Home on Friday the 13th. She has adjusted well, even though she has not been so happy with the pureed food. I am sure it is the best that can be done, but it is a far cry from the meals that Mom cooked!!
Brett, Aidan, Regan, Olivia and Everett arrived the 14th and it was so good to see them. It was good for Mom to see them too, and she was showered with pictures that the kids had made to hang on the walls in her room.
She is in the special unit yet, as that was the only room available, but should be moved into another room with in the week. She will then have a room mate. Everett, Brett and the kids and I emptied Mom's room at Leisure Living on Mon. the 16th, which went well with all the help. It was a sad day as it was a very happy home for Mom the last 3 1/2 years. She will be missed by the residents as she enjoyed life, and loved helping out whenever she could.
Now we are back, and trying to get things in order here, and pick up where we left off.
We ask for your prayers for Mom for healing, and continued improvements in her swallowing, so she can enjoy normal liquids, instead of all her liquids thickened to honey consistency. Pray too that she will not get the pain in her hip/leg on the left side. It appears to be the sciatic nerve, and it is very painful as she can not move to relieve the pain. We hope that since we stopped the PT and OT that it will not be aggravated.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
NEWS FROM SD
It is just about a week ago that I last posted, and I am sorry for the delay, but it has been very busy.
I arrived in SD about 6:30 Tuesday evening, after a very qood uneventful and quick trip, I was looking for ward to seeing Mom, even though I was also dreading it. I was not sure what she would look like, and it is hard to see those you love, suffer. It went better than I expected, and I know that the Lord was holding my hand during the whole day.
Mom has made some good progress since Wed. She can swallow which was a big hurdle, because she needed to eat in order to stay alive. She has been eating pureed food, and drinking thickened liquids, and doing better every day. She has her sense of humor and that has kept everyone laughing. She does not have much feeling on her left side yet, but her face has good sensation, and she reacts to touch on her feet.
I am staying with Everett's sister and husband, and they are 15 miles from the hospital, so it is very convenient. I have been getting good rest at night for which I am thankful, as a day in the hospital is exhausting.
Glenn left today for home, in Pella Iowa, and it was so treat to have him here the first week.
I will try to be more faithful in reporting on this blog.
Please pray for all of us.
I arrived in SD about 6:30 Tuesday evening, after a very qood uneventful and quick trip, I was looking for ward to seeing Mom, even though I was also dreading it. I was not sure what she would look like, and it is hard to see those you love, suffer. It went better than I expected, and I know that the Lord was holding my hand during the whole day.
Mom has made some good progress since Wed. She can swallow which was a big hurdle, because she needed to eat in order to stay alive. She has been eating pureed food, and drinking thickened liquids, and doing better every day. She has her sense of humor and that has kept everyone laughing. She does not have much feeling on her left side yet, but her face has good sensation, and she reacts to touch on her feet.
I am staying with Everett's sister and husband, and they are 15 miles from the hospital, so it is very convenient. I have been getting good rest at night for which I am thankful, as a day in the hospital is exhausting.
Glenn left today for home, in Pella Iowa, and it was so treat to have him here the first week.
I will try to be more faithful in reporting on this blog.
Please pray for all of us.
Monday, June 2, 2008
The trip is planned
First off, the special event of the day is Elton's 41st birthday. Sorry Elton, you weren't keeping it a secret were you?? Happy Birthday to you, and many more in good health with those you love.
I am washing, ironing and packing again. Seems to be the routine lately. This is not an easy trip for me to make, and I covet every prayer for our family, and safe travel for everyone. I am so thankful that my sister in law Donna's sister, Norma Lubben from Holland has agreed to come with me. We will leave early tomorrow morning, and travel as far as we are comfortable with. Mom's condition is pretty much the same. She can communicate, and seems to be resting comfortably. She can not swallow yet, so that is a problem.
Yesterday was a wonderful day of rest, and good to be in church again. Later in the afternoon, we went to Joel and Brenda and spent time with them and Brett and Roxanne and the kids. It was so good to see all of them again. Joel and Brenda prepared a great dinner with salmon, chicken and hot dogs on the grill as well as green beans, potato wedges, salads. It was great. We had dessert later.
Well, on to the packing.
I am washing, ironing and packing again. Seems to be the routine lately. This is not an easy trip for me to make, and I covet every prayer for our family, and safe travel for everyone. I am so thankful that my sister in law Donna's sister, Norma Lubben from Holland has agreed to come with me. We will leave early tomorrow morning, and travel as far as we are comfortable with. Mom's condition is pretty much the same. She can communicate, and seems to be resting comfortably. She can not swallow yet, so that is a problem.
Yesterday was a wonderful day of rest, and good to be in church again. Later in the afternoon, we went to Joel and Brenda and spent time with them and Brett and Roxanne and the kids. It was so good to see all of them again. Joel and Brenda prepared a great dinner with salmon, chicken and hot dogs on the grill as well as green beans, potato wedges, salads. It was great. We had dessert later.
Well, on to the packing.
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