Never Thought I Would See the Day
I saw my Dad take a few steps with his walker, the nurse behind him with wheelchair. In my life I never thought I could write a blog about see my father take a few steps. Impressive a few steps are when young and learning and just as impressive when old and dying.He also responded to the excited praise much as a child does. It was a cute moment.
The one thing I have to say about my itty bitty Mom is she went against all the medical systems to get him home and I assure you they put her threw the typical government red tape but Dad is better, much better. More alert with a tad bit better memory than in the facility but his memory over the last 94 years really sucks, not sure where it went but it is mostly gone. Flashes come and go.
In my heart I can't imagine what this is like on Mom besides the fact that she has turned into a skeleton with a bit of skin draped on it.
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Hopefully, he will keep that up and further improve.
An attempt to do one additional step per day could lead to over 300 steps in a year.
Of course, this would enable a larger range in which he could wander, which would have
benefits and drawbacks.
Your mother is a true inspiration for the power of love.
Enjoy these special memories.
such day belongs to her
long may ye all enjoy and perhaps now, maybe able to build mum up and if not, maybe treat her to a day of shopping, with new clothes perhaps to embrace her new shape, that way she may not look like a walking clothes hanger.
Just so you know I bought my Mom about six filet mignons from Costco where quality meat is sold. That was her Mother's Day gift (broke my piggy bank mind you) and for her 85th Birthday the other day I bought her two gallons of her favorite quality ice cream fthat she can Not afford as well as avacado cups (a box of 14) as she tries to eat avacados every day (brain food). My baby sister has put Mom in kid's clothes that fit. At least I know she can use it and it is a treat.
I do try and cook for them but I have a really hard time cooking blan, I do however take her out once in awhile.
Funny thing is Dad's nurse does't speak English and Mom doesn't speak Spanich but the phone translates. However Dad speaks Spanish so him and the Nurse can talk. Then Dad talks to Mom in Spanish and the confusion spills out.