Just checking in to let you all know that things haven't changed much.  Mom is healthy and well taken care of.  I'm planning on taking lunch over for her and the other ladies on her birthday this year.  Normally I can choose a meal quite easily for her but her taste buds have changed in the last couple of years so I'm having to brainstorm something a little more senior friendly.  It seems that we all like the carbs the older we get!  We are being allowed to celebrate with her albeit on the veranda out back with masks, but it will be nice to be together again.  Fingers crossed it wont be too overwhelming!  I've included one of Amanda's weekly reports so you can get a glimpse into her world.  Thank you all for the messages and positive vibes coming our way.  I at least can say she does not feel abandoned in this new phase of life, it keeps us both as positive as possible!

Week 84

My Time with Barbara

 Monday 4/19/21

Today was a pretty good day. She was able to give one-word answers to my questions when I first got there. That told me she was able to understand what I was asking. We read a book and she listened, but did not help read. We had a nice chat with her sisters and she did pretty good participating. She did get sleepy near the end. When it was time for me to leave, she was falling asleep so I told her to take a little nap.

 

Wednesday 4/21/21

She was pretty alert when I got there. I asked if she would like to listen to some music, but she said no. I asked if she wanted to read a book and she said no again. I then asked if she wanted to take a little nap and she said yes. She took about a 15-minute nap and I rubbed her arm and brushed her hair while she slept. When she woke up, we watched I Love Lucy, I asked her some questions throughout the show to see if she was following along with the story and her answers told me she was.

 

Friday 4/23/21

She was awake and alert when I got there. She said hello first. It’s always nice to hear her greet me first. I asked about her day and she said it was pretty good. She did have trouble telling me about mealtime. She couldn’t answer if she enjoyed lunch. We read a quick book and she did a good job answering the questions I asked. She was able to identify the animals I asked about. She was also able to tell me that she thought the bunny rabbit was cute. Towards the end of my visit, she started to get tired, so we had some quiet time and watched the sitcoms. Lucy did get a couple giggles out of her.