Slow Snowy Saturday

Yeah, more snow. Not too much though. I did see them taking snow from the parking lot with a dump truck. Maybe getting ready for the next big one.

Nothing too exciting to report. She had a good day. Slept off and on, but when awake, she was very alert. I showed her the clothes I went and got Jonah & Paige, she approved with a smile! Her secretions were less thick today, which is good. They are doing some stool cultures to check for blood because of her hemoglobin. She would be glad I shared that one with ya. She didn't fight about getting up this evening. They had stopped her blood sugar checks and started them up again, not sure why, will find out about that though.

I tried to do the therapy with her today. I showed her a small ball and her comb. I asked her to look at each one and she did. I ask her which one was used on hair. She looked right at me and gave me a big eye roll. I took her hand and showed her the comb anyways and told her about it even though I think she knew and thought I was the stupid one (not that she is). Maybe tomorrow I will do the yes/no questions with her. I tried to get her to do some of the swallowing exercises today like sticking her tongue out and smiling and puckering. They help strengthen the muscles. She didn't cooperate though. I do believe I saw her later out of the corner of my eye sticking her tongue out. I didn't let her know I saw her.


I had the chicken today, it was good. They had a salad with candied walnuts, dried cranberries and apples in a vinaigrette, that was good too. For dessert there were many kinds of mini cheesecakes. I couldn't decide which to take and the girl told me they were free take one of each, so I did. Didn't want to hurt her feelings or anything. I snacked on them throughout the day. I didn't used to eat anything in front of Mom, but I sometimes do now. I tell her she will be able to eat these good things again after she relearns her swallowing and should do her exercises. I don't know if that is being mean or not because she honestly doesn't seem that interested in eating.

I will put up a few more pics, they will be of her room and her view out the window to the courtyard.

Bunches of Love,
Angela

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