OK, OK, OK

"OK, OK, OK."  This is a phrase Mom repeats quite often as she tries to process what has happened and what she needs to do.  It's also appropriate for this week as she has had so many procedures done. Thankfully the colonoscopy did not reveal anything new.  As far as her heart is concerned, things seem to be functioning well, so we are ready to move on. We're hoping and praying that we can be finished with all these detours and get focused on rehab.   

Today has been a bit discouraging for Mom.  She is noticing that things just don't work the way they used to, and tries to make sense of this new reality.  Last night she commented that she needs to figure out what works and what doesn't work, and she has mentioned a couple times that she needs a new leg.  She is fiercely protective of her knees and tells anyone who tries to move them that they shouldn't do that again.   She also said she needs to go home, and we definitely agree!

The therapists sat her up on the side of the bed again today, as the special table wasn't available.  Mom also got a new feeding tube and began getting nourishment again after a 48 hour break for the other procedures.  She says she isn't hungry and is not in pain, so that's a blessing.

The highlight of her day was visiting with her sister, Lorraine, for a couple hours.  They talked back and forth, and Mom listened as Lorraine read excerpts from some of the sweet letters Mom has received.  Mom recognized each person's name and told Lorraine how kind everyone was.  Later on in the afternoon, Mom talked on the phone with both Randy and Scott, which she really enjoyed.

OK, OK, OK.  Upward and onward!