I apologize for being remiss in keeping this website up do tdate.
I had a very sweet visit with Betty today. When I arrived with cake, she was more concerned about sweeping her room, but didn't have a broom, than she was about eating the cake.
We left for K-Mart and purchased a broom with dustpan, a whisk broom with dustpan and chair pads for her 2 dinette chairs. She was one happy lady!
She has been asking for an iron and ironing board, but I knew the electric iron would not be permitted, but I knew I could provide the broom, so I feel good about that.
We picked up coffee from McDonalds and had our coffee and cake in her room.
While there, I began to picture some of her belongings I could put on her walls, things that have meant a lot to her, that will match her decor. I have tried in the past to get a couple of things put up by maintenance but haven't been successful. They have a new social services director, so I'll try her this week. Her husband is in maintenance.
When I take small things of Betty's to her, she recognizes them and seems so pleased to see them. The items I now have of hers I'll try to get put up. It will mean a lot to her and will make me feel good for her.
She is very content where she is. For now we made the right decision in keeping her there. Much of the time she seems to be so normal; it really hurts that we cannot have a more normal day-to-life with her. Just must learn to be thankful for what we do have.
One of the private duty nurses saw her today for the first time since she was using the merrywalker. She could not believe it was the same person. Said even her coloring and demeanor were different. Of course Betty has no recollection of that time. I told her about it today.
This has been a good day and I am thankful for it.
Love,
Marcia
Posted by journal2/carejournal
at 6:52 PM EDT
Updated: Sunday, 18 September 2005 6:58 PM EDT
Permalink |
Share This Post