Mom - the social butterfly that she is - was not in her room but out in the solarium doing a puzzle - and yes, people, she got there on her own. We went back to her room too see all the goodies that I had brought.
I took all the clothes out to Mom to review - she loved them all! Plus I remembered my camera so that she could take pictures of her deer; a container for the shortbread (All mine John - all mine! Leslie, the blanket is next!).
While I was there, Mom suprised me by using the facilities on her own! Dr. Jablonski was correct, Mom is doing AWESOME.
I talked to Mom about my conversation with Dr. Jablonski - how he feels that she is suffering from a concussion, and that would explain her symptoms that she had been experiencing. She seemed to be a little relieved at that. I told her that she will be having some tests done to determine how severe the concussion is and that will lead to her treatment. Will keep you all informed once I hear anything.
I surprised Mom by taking her for a car ride (just to get a change in scenery and fresh air). We drove around Black Diamond, then headed into Okotoks for Dairy Queen ice cream ( I told Mom that if she was a good girl, she could have a treat! How the tables have turned - me being the parent and her being the child - funny, she doesn't listen any better than I did!) After that, we drove back through Black Diamond and headed into Turner Valley - don't blink - you will miss it!
Mom started to show signs of getting tired, so we headed back to the hospital. With the help of the nurses, we not only got Mom into my car, but we also got her out of the car with no discomfort and just in time for dinner. Surprising, Mom was not hungry.
We got her computer up and running again (stupid little gizmo was dead - had to be recharged) and she was playing Mahjong when I left. I told Mom not to get up ( she laughed at that one) that I would see myself out.
My next visit with Mom should be Monday.
So very, very happy that things are improving and that your mom is doing so well. Sue, you are a bad girl! If you would like me to make you a blanket, just ask. I, of couse, will decide on the colour. We understand about not having connected when we were there. Things happen. We will try again. Don't forget......we are here for you both. Anything we can help with, just say. Love you, Leslie
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