Loren's Passing the Baton

I got home tonight from Mom and Dad's. It's good to be home. It's been great to be with Mom & Dad, and Cindy is right, they have so much love for eachother, it's amazing. She is soooo grateful for everyone's of what she calls "sacrifices" and all of us going there to help. She appreciates all of you, especially the NJ, Cherie, Linda, and Steve in supporting the brothers and sister going there, and taking time out of our busy lives to do this. I would encourage all the grandchildren to call Mom periodically to check in. She loves that.

When I arrived, she didn't look well at all, but I think she's made great progress with her movements in her arm and spirits. It's been painful and a very slow recovery with a lot of patience, love and care. The PT was there this morning and said she's doing great, and is well ahead of what the recommendations are from the Doctor and degree of movement. So that is great news. She needs to do her exercises everyday, and I told Mom this is going to take months. She didn't want to hear that, but she is aware of it.

I have tried to give her encouragement and positive reinforcement on a daily basis. She needs that. I've learned she is a very strong woman physically, but needs the confidence building from a mental perspective. Let's work on that. In addition, I've been trying to convince her that she may need a walker since she is unstable when she walks. This is a progression from Parkinson's. We don't want to her to fall again! She's thinking about it. I took her to get some comfy clothes, because it's difficult to get dressed. We went to dinner last night and today ate at Padrino's (yummy).

Inez came over every other day to assist & visit as well. She offered to have Mom and Dad stay there at their house after Eddy returns, but Mom wants to see what the Doctor says about her progress on 16th. Mom also talked about coming here and maybe doing the PT at a facility here. Not sure, we'll have to see how that works out with her progress and insurance coverage. Cris is primarily helping Dad with Jaguar and is a great help for Dad. I didn't see Rodrigo much because of his work schedule. I did get the cleaning lady to come in and clean their apartment every other week, and I helped Dad with some other things around the house.

Alex, thanks for the Handicap sign. They definitely need it!!!

That's it for now.

Love ya's,

L

I'm passing the baton to Pete and he is in flight as I type.