Eddy's point of view

Family:

Wanted to give you a quick report since I got here in Florida late thursday... everything Cindy, Loren, Alex & Pete said is true... So I will not repeat that info...

From my point of view, I think she has good movement, but then the pain flairs up and she shuts down. On top of that, controlling the parkinsons creeps in and she has to fight (a battlefield of the mind) to get out of the funk.

Since I got here, dad has been consumed with jaguar (not sure of all the details) but it is plain to see mom/dads work situation is day to day, week to week...

I proposed to mom/dad if they can come for thanksgiving to texas? Maybe then jaguar will be further along, mom's recovery will be further and along, and we can all figure out ways to help our wonderful parents who need our help more now than ever...

Thats all I have to report for now, we are taking it easy this weekend

Love you guys and miss texas and my girls a bunch!

Eddy

Peter Heading Out

Hi all, wanted to report my last update before heading home to Texas.

Mom had a good day today, she was as usual a little fussy in the morning cause she doesn't sleep well, because of many reasons.

Overall her arm is getting better & movement more easier although she still can not use her right arm to perform every day activity.

So Eddy, be prepared to baby sit a lot. After she gets up and goes through her routine: hurt, anger, frustration & anxiety, you must be very, very patient. I kept reeling her back to reality "it could be a lot worst, let's count our blessings". Mom has lost her trust in God & just needs to be reminded often how blessed our family has been.

There's also some insecurity with the current job situation and makes mom even grumpier.

So the support medicine is lots of love, patience & plenty of humor.

Also, she is bored out of her mind and has nothing to do AT ALL. So all she does at all times is monitor every pain in her body.

If anyone has any ideas of some time consuming activities, please give them to mom and dad.

Well, I need to get ready to board so will talk to all later this week.

Love ya guys.

Pete

Pete's Post

Sunday Update: mom is doing a little better. Morning as said is not always good. Her arm movement is still very stiff & exercises loosen it up but she still says it hurts very hard. As the day progresses it gets better.

We are going to Mass then have dinner with Faust & hopefully will get to see Jeff. He's very busy & working alot.

Trying to get mom out sometimes is tough. She thinks everyone stares so encouraging her is needed to get back to normal.

It will be tough for Dad when we all return. Inez is helping as well but i don't think it's a good idea that mom should come up yet.

Her dependence on Dad is too great for now. She will be miserable & desperate to come back as soon as she gets there.

Better for us to come back & help out for now until she can get her arm moving but will take time.

Love ya guys.

Pete