This is one AWESOME MOM !!

When we arrived on Friday, Mom was standing at the door. She was no longer using the walker because she suddenly realized that she was forgetting where she had left the thing!

This was her first time to walk outside since November. We were looking at the flowers that were  blooming. It is just amazing how quickly she has recovered from this awful accident.

 We saw  Frank, the therapist, when we got there and she informed him that his next

 project was to "get her driving!"

I have no doubt that she will be driving Very Soon!

She is one determined lady.

Happy Mother's Day to all you Mothers and pray

 that we will have the strength to do what this Mom did....

Walkin' in Gantt

Mom actually walked on her leg today. As you can see it was frightening, and Frank, the therapist, was right there to help. He says when I come back next time she will be a different person. She said it didn't hurt, so that was a relief. Now I think she'll make great progress.

She can't wait to go walking in out there at the Nursing Home and see everyone!!

Below is one of the "Form vs. Function" issues we had. Mom was using this basket

 beside her bed for all her things she might need in the night.It is a beautiful handmade

 basket, but not my idea of practical.

After biting my tongue several times she finally said " Joanne ,go get that

 blue basket you brought." Function won out!! Chalk one up for Joanne!!

Bob and I will go home tomorrow. We are exhausted, but I was glad that I was able to

 be here and help her through this time. I know she appreciated it.

masao 

Cookin' for Mom !!

I spent all day on Saturday cooking up food for mom. Made sausage biscuits

 and a Tuna casserole.

I also made a Chicken Casserole with Velveeta cheese, Yummy!! Froze

 it all in packets so she can just heat it up in the microwave.

Things are going okay. Still frustrating for her to not be able to do the things

 she is used to doing!! I just hope we get a good report at the Dr. tomorrow. 

masao kitamura

Form vs. Function and What I am learning.................

We are having a conflict over form vs. function. If you  know me you know I am all about finding the simplest way to do something and not worry about whether or not is is aesthetically pleasing. I'm for moving everything out of the way or putting it in storage. Oh well, we're working it all out.

I have also learned a few things: 

• Waste baskets and trash cans are to remain empty AT ALL TIMES!!
• Iphones come in handy when you need to show someone that what you are hunting for them is not in the location they sent you to.
• Home cooked oatmeal is really good.
• I do not want to break my leg....I will not climb up on things I have no business climbing on!!

masao kitamura

Mom is Mobile!! Yeah

Mom is so happy, she now has wheels. She is going all over the place. My brother came and made her picture yesterday. She is a mess. I am really proud of her for not getting discouraged. She has great friends who come all the time to visit and she stays on the phone a lot. This has really helped.

I was talking to her on the phone when my brother came in and made her picture.

masao kitamura