The Saturday night rain turned to snow sometime during the night, transforming the world outside our window into a white crystal fairy land. When Mom woke up, I said, "Look out the window - we have our first snow!" She was not impressed. Not in the least. Mom has been much quieter in the last couple of weeks. She begins sentences but does not usually finish them unless they are very short. We continue to read Peace Like A River, a partial chapter at a time. She begins to interject comments during the story, but falls just short of her intent. "That reminds me..." "Do you think..." "I was just thinking that..." Her mind interacts with us, but her communication is hindered. We fill in the blanks together.
Two Fridays ago when I arrived in Boyne I walked in her room and said "Hi Mom!", to which she gleefully replied, "You killed me!"
Mom's hemoglobin has improved - in the 9s after a few weeks in the 7s. Her blood pressure has been good. She has recovered from her UTI. Her heart rate is slightly erratic, but generally in a good range. Her breathing has changed; a bit heavier and with long pauses. This week we have increased her prednisone and morphine sulfate, and she seems more engaged and alert.
Here are a few pictures from recent weeks.
Tina and Mom on Saturday, November 1.
Grandma's groupies: Devon, Makayla, Babbette and Olivia.
Did you know how amazing pineapple is? Pineapple is the king of fruits. You should have some pineapple. Right now. Salute the pineapple!
Full of pineapple, fighting off the chill with layers of covers and the fireplace video.
Thanks for visiting. Stay warm. Have some pineapple.
1 comment:
BABBETTE!!!
(btw: LOVE your Momma's smilin' face!)
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