Hello everyone, Naomi here.
Hope my father didn't bore you with his updates... haha. I believe the last blog was before Mom came home. Dad went to pick her up on Wednesday morning, and all went very well. The ride was fine, the transfer was good, and her new room downstairs is working well. Someone gave us a bed that raises both head and feet, sort of like a hospital bed.
It is SO RELIEVING to have Mom home! We are all so much more relaxed; it just helps to have her around. I don't think I realized until now how draining it was to be driving an hour just to see her. God gave us strength though, and we are so thankful to have her back. When I saw her sitting in the car in the driveway I started bawling.
She is doing very well; quiet, but happy. She says she just enjoys watching the bustle of the household. :)
The wheelchair is tricky on the carpet, and our doorways are very narrow, so she is dependent on us to push her around. She is spending most of the time on our reclining sofa.
Her wheelchair fits under the kitchen table so she can eat meals with us! Wednesday lunch was the FIRST time all 6 of us had been together in 7 1/2 weeks!
Her nurse and therapists will be coming a few times each per week. Once she is allowed to weight-bear she will go on to more therapy.
We have much to adjust to, but God has blessed us so richly. Taking care of her each day is a delight.
Please pray for time and energy. Things take quite a while even though we are helping her.
Mom is so patient with us as we learn how to take care of everything. God has given her such a gentle spirit- she is so content just to be home.
Thanksgiving was great for us; I cooked about half the meal, and my aunt brought the rest. Mom ate a full plate! She loved it. Can't imagine having Thanksgiving without her.
This stage for Mom will last probably through January. Her therapists are very pleased with how she is doing. Thanks for praying and caring for so many weeks. We pray you have all been blessed to see God's work through this. To God be the glory!
Love,
the Jackinses
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I would have bawled too, Naomi!!! Thank you for updating this. I've been wondering how everything is going. :) Sounds WONDERFUL!!! :) So happy for all of you. I can just picture Ruth sitting there, taking it all in. Her heart feasting on what she missed. :)
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What a great report! We are thrilled that Ruth is home again and will continue to pray for her and for all those that care for her needs. What a wonderful Thanksgiving for all of you! Thanks for keeping us updated. :)
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What a wonderful update! Thanks so much, Naomi!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that the transition went smoothly. It's a big adjustment for everyone, but I know how much you were ready for her to be home. I will continue to pray for all of you as you continue to adjust to the new family dynamics.
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