Does anybody really know what time it is?

Today was another grind-it-out day. Mom slept a lot and didn't want to cooperate with the therapists too much. The doctors are planning some medications to help her get a good sleep at night and be more alert during the day. It is hoped that by being more awake she will participate in therapy more readily. Being in the ICU really messes up a patient's sense of night and day, so hopefully these new measures will help straighten things out.

It is also not uncommon for a patient to resist therapy. It is a bit disconcerting for us, however, as this is not Mom's personality at all. We usually can't keep up with her!

Thanks, everyone, for your love and support. It means the world to us! Please join with us in praying specifically for Mom to understand the importance of participating in therapy. I know Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers!

Dr. Samuelsen, the doctor who performed the knee replacement surgery, came by again tonight. He has been out of town for a couple weeks, and it was so good to see him again. It was also helpful to hear his perspective on how much Mom has progressed since he saw her last. We have to remember to look at how far she's come and not get bogged down in the day to day ups and downs.

Hang in there, sweet Mom. Get a good snooze and we'll try again tomorrow!