Monday's Visit

Peter, Misha and I just got back from the hospital. We got there just in time for her final physical therapy session, which turned out to be 'our' session. Sarah, the PT, and surprisingly, our neighbor... talked to us and showed us ways to help lift mom out of the wheelchair to a bed and back. We each took turns helping shift her and get her situated. I am sure we will all have a few more training sessions before she makes it home. On that note...

After talking with the Social worker, Mom's estimated discharge date is Sept 30. This is the same as radiation visit #1 - so that might get pushed back a bit. The release date is very much dependant on Bonnie's progress but it is still nice to have a time frame. We were also told that after Bonnie gets home - we will have various services coming to assist her and us. She will be getting occupational and physical therapy, speech and memory therapy, nurses to help regulate her blood sugar (the steroid she's on throws that outta whack) and other assistance depending on what is needed. Emma will have so many people to bark at - she will be exhausted!

Bonnie worked on a Sudoku today. It took a bit of prompting to get it all done, but with just a few reminders it she solved it and we moved on to a crossword puzzle. That was a bit trickier but with some practice she will be able to work on them by herself. I think it was a nice change for her to actually 'do' something, even if it was a bit of a struggle.

Thanks again for all of your support. We have been receiving so many cards and flowers. It is always nice to know we have friends who would be willing to do anything!