Celebrating 87 years today. Happy Birthday!!

Sharon and Judi brought mom some balloons to celebrate her 87th birthday.  She said she really did appreciate them.  I talked to her today and she responded quite well and was able to communicate but tired very soon into the conversation.  She was also able to have a phone conversation with her granddaugther, Jenni (Judi and Daves daughter) who shares the same birthday.   Marci,(granddaughter) and Doug and Jill (great grandchildren) were also able to speak with her on the phone earlier in the day.  I know Brent  (grandson) and Kristen vistited her and I'm sure there were other visits and conversations as well of which I am not aware.   I think all in all, mom had a good day.

However, this was a pretty tough week for mom   I wish I had a better report of the events. Mom felt really sick at the first part of the week.  Judi and Sharon finally took her to the ER and tests were run.  They informed us that mom was sick with the flu.  Her immune system  is weak and so she is more apt to catch viruses  and infections.   She had just been fighting a UTI and then this came up in addition.  She was so weak that PT was not an option for several days.  With the help of medication, she is doing a little better now and we pray she will be able to be strong enough for the swallow study which is scheduled for next Wednesday.

As everyone knows, the weather was brutal in the Weatherford area and much of the United States.  Infections and viruses become more of an issue. Also, it made it a little more of a challenge for Judi and Sharon to give mom the level of attention and care they strive for.   The staff at Corn Heritage Village works hard to give good care but we all know there is no substitute for the care and attention given by loving family members.   Judi and Sharon braved extreme cold and icy conditions to visit and monitor mom this week.   Fortunately, the forecast for next week is much better.