All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go!

Today was Mom's last full day at the hospital. Therapists, nurses and other staff members came to tell Mom goodbye, as many of them won't be working tomorrow. This is one of the sweetest parts of their job -- seeing someone get well enough to go back to their life! Mom is grateful for each one of them and comments often how kind everyone has been to her. She truly appreciates everything that every single person has done to help her progress.

Last night Mom was anxious about getting her things packed up. It's amazing how much stuff you can accumulate in a little hospital room! Today we brought a couple boxes and got everything emptied out, leaving only the bare essentials necessary to make it until the morning. She was very concerned that we not forget anything and supervised the entire process. Then she took a nap!

For lunch Mom had one of her favorite meals ever -- an avocado toast! I brought some yummy bread, which we toasted super crisp, (she actually likes it black on the edges!!!) buttered generously, and added sliced avocados on top. We sprinkled lemon juice over the avocados and added salt and pepper. She ate the entire thing! That had to have added some serious calories to her day, but it was actually quite nutritious. I think once she gets home and can eat what she's used to eating, it will make a big difference.

Well, as little kids often say when counting down to an exciting event: ONLY ONE MORE WAKE-UP! All we have to do is go to sleep and the next thing we know it will be time to pick her up! Who says miracles cease to exist?!