Day 1

Mom doesn't feel much like communicating these days, and I hope this will change soon.  Until she feels like her social self, I'm posting updates to keep close friends and select family informed. Email me directly at proinmotion@gmail.com anytime with questions/concerns.  

Welcome home, Mom.  Today was our day one.  She is frail, but ambulatory and in good spirits.  On a few occasions I caught her in a moment of melancholy or frustration, and I know being here must be bewildering in those moments.

Literally suffering from malnutrition, she can eat very little at most meals.  Therefore, I encourage her to graze all day.  Today I woke her up with chicken (I was making soup for Olivia, who stayed home sick from school) and orange juice.  Then some birthday cake.  Healthier stuff was presented throughout the day, of course.  Mom is currently at 94 lbs.  She needs to eat as often as possible.  For the time being, if my mom wants it, I will try to get it for her.

Today's activity:

Unpacking
Laughing about the items I packed for her (I chose her smallest clothes - still too big)
Chicken soup factory in the kitchen
Playing with harper
Applying band-aids
Tending to the tomato plants
Reorganizing the backyard garden for better sun
Asparagus with Shells and Brie for dinner
Small glass of wine
Charlie Rose
Bed.


Not bad for day one.