Mom had another pretty alert day today. Dad and I did her physical therapy, music, household and outdoor sounds, combed her hair, massaged her legs, arms, hands and feet, and did some aromatherapy.
She still likes dad's aftershave the best when we do aromatherapy. She continues to move a lot to sound--either through listening to voices (she turns toward them) or music (she sways back and forth with her head and moves both her feet).
The lady who cleans mom's room came in today---full of smiles and kisses and kind words. She is such a blessing. She speaks life to those around her and makes a difference in the lives of those she encounters. One of mom's nurses (a really sweet one) told me today that she just lost her mom a few weeks ago to a sudden, massive heart attack. She spoke about her dad and how lost he is without her and about how much she misses her mom. Keep her in your prayers. Her name is Elizabeth.
I made two foam supports for her---one incline piece for her arm and one small, low piece with cut outs for her ankles (so her feet or soles of them don't touch the bed).
Donna and Tom came to visit her today as well and the 3 of us (dad left for dinner and returned later in the evening with Aunt Carol) sat and talked to her and told her funny stories...then Donna and I did her physical therapy again. She opened her eyes, on her own, 6 times widely and many times just slightly. The longest she kept them open was 2 minutes and the least was 45 seconds. She is getting there. Tom commented on how much she has progressed since he last saw her weeks ago.
It's great to be with mom. I am so thankful that we still can be with her and she with us.
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Psalm 133:1
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