Tue Jan 17th (2 of 2)

Margarets friends/neighbors:

Would anyone be available to pick up Margaret's sister and her parents at the airport when they arrive for their visit on Friday, Feb 24th late afternoon? Jo Ann has already offered to take them back on Sunday.

Call Terry 763-432-9090
Thanks

Tue Jan 17th

Margaret rebounded nicely today. She had a lot more energy, concentrated more, so I'm guessing the IV really helped and she was just tired and dehydrated yesterday. She tried climbing stairs today--didn't go so well but it was a start. Practiced getting in and out of cars again today and that went better. Tomorrow when she has therapy, her home caregivers will be there so they can learn first- hand what the therapists are doing/trying to accomplish and what they can do to help Margaret at home. Amelia and Jeremy stopped by tonight, so Margaret was happy to see them again!

Mon Jan 16th

Well, it wasn't a holiday at the rehab center today. Margaret had OT, PT, and speech therapy today. It seemed like she took a tiny step backwards this weekend, she just didn't seem to be concentrating as much. Maybe she was tired? The nurses said she was a little bit dehydrated today, so they were going to start an IV tonight to up her fluids. They said that should probably help...

For those of you asking, we're going to start cleaning/ramp building at 9am this Sat. Any questions, please call 763-432-9090.  Terry Pumper

Sun Jan 15th

Well, it was a relaxing weekend again. I think all the patients on the floor were sleeping most of the afternoon today, including Margaret. Margaret met with her proposed primary caregiver (for when she gets home) and the two of them seemed to along really well. Margaret and I had a nice dinner tonight with Jo Ann and Mark and after dinner, Margaret just wanted to go to bed. Since tommorrows a holiday, she'll probably just have one therapy tomorrow, so another relaxing day....

Fri Jan 13th

Yesterday Margaret just seemed kind of worn out, but she bounced back today and had alot more energy. She asked her Doctor if she could get a "movie pass" and head out with her "movie group" friends to the movie tonight! Needless to say, the Dr had to gently turn her down, athough she was considering sneaking out the back door. Speaking of the movie group, thanks for inviting me tonight to the movie (Iron Lady--I think the group thought it was "OK" but the movie was not like we were expecting) and the generous "Southern Hospitality" by treating me to the movie and drinks afterwards...

Margaret picked a caregiver sevice to help her when she gets home, and will meet a couple of her potential caregivers this weekend to see if they're a good match.

Good news today---Margaret's eating and drinking has improved to the point where her speech therapist cleared her to eat or drink anything she wants today! (although I'm pretty certain she said any gifts of beer, wine, or scotch has to go to her brother)

Just as an FYI, our oldest sister, Mary, is planning on coming down with our Dad and Mom the weekend of Feb 24th (Margaret's birthday) to visit with Margaret. I'm sure they can't wait to see her.

OK, all of you who wanted to help out with the ramps..... We decided tonight that we're going to have a ramp-building/ cleaning house party next Saturday the 21st. I know Jo Anne has already contacted some people about helping clean the house, (I'll see if Amelia can come and she can clean her room too!)  and after the movie tonight we decided Sat seemed the best day to get together to build a ramp too. I figure I'll just stay at the house to help with things, so if one or two people are free to be with Margaret during the day, that would be great!

Wed Jan 11th

Working hard again in therapy. We're going to start trying getting in and out of their "car" on the therapy floor and see how that goes... Margaret again wants to say thanks to all her her visitors, all the gifts you have brought her, and especially the time you have taken out of your day to come and see her. She sure is talking more!

Tuesday, Jan 10th

Well, another good day of therapy. We've sort of settled into our routine now. Margaret's been doing some crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles with one of her therapists, so they really mix it up. We interviewed two home health care agencies today, one more to go on Thursday at 5pm.

Thought I'd give my contact info again if you need it!

Terry Pumper
763-432-9090
terrypumper@yahoo.com