Margaret spent Christmas with her children, sister and friends. Although it was a holiday she still had OT and PT therapy. There was a Christmas service which she attended and a special brownie treat whipped up into puree. We are told that tomorrow, once the holidays are now past and regular staff is on hand, the program gets stepped up quite a bit. So, I am letting her take a little doze this morning after OT, but we will attack bedside exercises at intervals throughout the day.
If you come to visit, ask the woman who is in her room if that is her mother. It will bring a really big grin to Margaret's face! Although I'm only 4 years older, 2 nurses have asked that question already! OK, Margaret does look quite young in her boyishly cute crew cut and I do have grey hair; maybe time for a dye job?
We are reading together the book, Infidel which the book club will be discussing in January. There is a bookmark in it, so feel free to pick it up and read for awhile with her if you so prefer. We have a CD player in her room and if you would like to bring some CD's to play, that would be great. If you leave them for awhile, just label them with your last name.
Margaret is doing wonderful and does work hard on learning new skills.
Thank you for the update on Margaret's Christmas. I wondered how her day was. Sounds like she had plenty of company. I know she will work harder than anyone at her therapy. You don't look like her mom but bet she likes lording that over you!
ReplyDeleteMarg- It's great to see you setting goals to be home in a few weeks! you are determined and I am confident that you will reach this goal as you reach every other goal. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 2012 will be a big year for you. Love and Prayers- Deb
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