Andy and I dropped by to see Mom this morning and took her for a roll around the parking lot. It was a gorgeous, crisp autumn morning and Mom enjoyed being out in the sun. The facility has been really nice, but its been an adjustment for her. As you all know she’s fiercely independent, so letting the LPNs help her has been ...”challenging”.
Her room is nice, but they’re looking to change her room so she can get a window seat and a new roommate. Her current roommate is not what you would call a “communicator”, preferring to let her bowels do her talking for her. Andy and I have nick-named her “Downtown Doo Doo Brown”, and have assured mom we’re going to get her a fan and some pine tree air fresheners. Its good to see Mom’s sense of humor is still intact. We hope to get her moved in the next day or so.
A few requests from mom for those visiting. She doesn’t have a lot of room for flowers in her room – so while appreciated, she doesn’t have anyplace to keep them right now.
Also the facility is smoke free – she can’t even light up outside the building on the property. So if you’re planning on visiting bring your walking shoes and a pack of smokes (she likes ultralight 100s – either Basic Brand, Merit or Marlboro). Don’t forget a light. Mom’s Quote of the Day: “What the hell? no harm in it now, right?”
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
AH, got yourself a real "tooter" of a roommate, eh?? This brought a smile to my face, something that hasn't happened lately. Do you remember the story of when Dave was in the hospital for his back surgery in the late 70's??? His roommate was waiting to be transferred to a nursing home. In the middle of the night the TV came on blaring away, he had pushed the wrong button...needed to get ahold of the nurses....then the next thing Dave remembers is that big 4x4 bedliner(diaper) comes whipping out from underneath the curtain between them and was "LOADED"(if ya know what I mean!) Shortly after that Dave walked to the nurses station and proceeded to chek himself out....big surprise???
There, I hope I have brought some laughter to you today!!!
Don't think about the smoking thingy..I am making up for what you can't do.....
Hi Trip and Andy,
Dan and I would like to offer our home for any family members including you. We have a guest bedroom and a "baby" room with crib, bottles, wipes, etc. We are about 3 miles from exit 57 on I-66 and closer than most family members to Gainesville. So just give us a buzz and we'll leave the light on!
Post a Comment