We'll be fasting for you tomorrow, Mom!

This morning at therapy Mom stood up a full 90 degrees while strapped to the table. The therapist worked her upper thigh and knee muscles as she stood for more than 10 minutes. Her sense of equilibrium is slowly coming back. Due to the stroke, getting her mind to connect with her knees will be a challenge, not to mention the recovery that goes along with a typical knee replacement. But this is the place to make it happen.

This evening we took Mom downstairs to the cafeteria in hopes that she would see some tasty treat to complete her calorie intake for the day. She ordered potato soup and a roll with butter, which she ate out on the patio. It was a nice change of scenery and a chance to get some fresh air. Mom said some pretty silly things, but was able to recognize that they didn't make too much sense, and laughed at her choice of words.

Tomorrow is fast Sunday. Was it really just a month ago when we held the first fast for Mom? She has come so very far in the intervening weeks, and we thank you for your faith and prayers. We would ask that you include her in your fast tomorrow, specifically praying that she will progress far enough this next week that she qualifies to stay here for several weeks. We acknowledge Heavenly Father's hand in this process, and humbly plead that Mom will continue to regain and relearn the life skills necessary to come home soon!!!