Flower Power

 Do people send flowers anymore?

I guess if you have a large network of friends and family

you might get a few bouquets but walking the halls

at the skilled care facility here at Donalson I don't think its a big

priority for the elderly and their families.

First of all they cost so darn much and many people don't think

they are worth it because they die so quickly.

 I can't say I agree, flowers and cards are always a mood lifter.

My cousin Gay was kind enough to send a lovely arrangement

to my Mom when she first went into the hospital.

She used a local florist called "The Flower House"

and boy do they know what they're doing.

Only yesterday did I have to weed out some of the wilted one,

but still had a nice selection to make a smaller bouquet.

I honestly don't know how much my Mom pays attention to her room décor

but I for one will always want flowers and plants around me

until the day I die,

even if they come from Walmart.

911

This is Mom today February 22, 2018

She has been in Donalson, a skill care facility 

since the 12th.

Today is her 11th day and it is a 

good day.

 Not everyday has been a good one.

Mom had to be taken to the emergency room on the 9th,

We called for an ambulance because she was

not able to sit, stand or walk.

Dad and I could not manage her in that dead weight state.

Her doctor, William Edwards was off for the weekend

so it took a little time to get her admitted.

Doctor Sarah Thelen

was the doctor on call for him and I was glad she was the one.

Doctor Thelen is my personal physician so I knew her
and what to expect.

She was diagnosed with a bladder infection
and a spot of pneumonia. They kept her through
the weekend and Doctor Edwards transferred her
to Donalson on Monday.

At Donalson she gets a well balance meal
three times a day (that doesn't mean she eats it)
Physical and occupational therapy
and needless to say, plenty of sleep.

Right now she is sharing a room. It is so, so small.
She has the bed closest to the door which makes
you very exposed.  The privacy curtain is always drawn
so no natural light can get in to her space.
No place for visitors to sit and with all the paraphernalia 
that comes with two elderly women recovering...
well you can hardly turn around.

Good news is, she's being transferred tomorrow
to a private room. There is sure to be some
disadvantages to that but I'm happy all the same.
Hope it works out.