Journal entry by Melissa Tjepkes —
I know it has been a long time since I have posted an update as there was not much to say during rehab. Things took a dramatic change over the last couple of weeks. Mom is going home! The staff from Manor Care did a home visit with her today which consisted of taking her to her apartment and walking her through her daily routine. All went well. Mom will be released from Manor Care on this coming Friday, June 15th. She is going home and will be once again living on her own. I will head down there on to bring her home and I will stay for a few days to make sure she is adjusting to being at home. Mom doesn't remember any of her time in the hospital and isn't retaining much about the rehab facility - she can NOT wait to go home!! I know that she is looking forward to eating her own cooking and not being at the mercy of others telling her when to eat, sleep etc. Brett and I are nervous about her living alone but we both know this is what she wants/needs. We will be keeping extra tabs on her from how on.
Thank you to everyone who has visited and sent cards/packages to Mom, it has meant a lot to all of us. Thank you also for all of the prayers it is obvious that prayer works. Thank you to everyone who has been there for me and Brett as well. I'll post again with an update after Mom has been home for a few days.
Melissa
Thank you to everyone who has visited and sent cards/packages to Mom, it has meant a lot to all of us. Thank you also for all of the prayers it is obvious that prayer works. Thank you to everyone who has been there for me and Brett as well. I'll post again with an update after Mom has been home for a few days.
Melissa
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