Larry has just reported fantastic news after visiting with Mom at the Rehab center... Mom gets a week end pass!
IvaLue has done so well in one week of rehab that she will be allowed to return home for the week end Saturday and Sunday. This comes as a near miracle for most of us who saw her just a week ago barely able to move her right side. She is still scheduled for two more weeks.
Mom's recent physical accomplishments are impressive...
- Walking 300 feet and back unaided (Of course nurse is near just in case)
- Steps up a bank of 4 stairs, turns on a platform and descends
- Exercises aggressively on elliptical bike for 5 minutes
And she does this several times each day.
Doctors have removed the IV and are close to removing the feeding tube. It is used only as a backup now since she is eating about half of her prepared strained food. With the tube out she will be on her own except of course the medications. Operating a spoon is still difficult but should return with a bit more practice.
Her spirit is bright and some say even spunky. Apparently, her new room mate Ida May snores loudly, and Mom is not happy about that. She will make a frowny face and then fake snoring to the delight of family members but not Ida May.
Recent words spoken include HELLO (with a wave), Yes, and I love you. Mom is enjoying visits, music, live video skype sessions (from Noah and Paul) and lots of attention from the whole family.
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