Go Norma! It has been a week now since physical, occupational and speech therapy were started. Norma has made progress in all of those areas. She even has home work in speech, to practice words like Okay, Uh Huh. She has a piece of paper with her list to work on. Actually, you can talk to her on the phone now. She can respond with words/sounds rather than just the head shaking, too cool!
So, this evening was kind of like a girl's pajama party (sorry Paul).There was laughing and giggling. Janet, Susan, myself and Paul were there. Janet gave Norma a hair cut, it is short, maybe an inch in length. It looks so cute on her. It should be easy to take care of as well. I repainted and clipped her nails (she even let me paint her right hand).It was a fun hour or so.
Chris is in town, he got here on Tuesday. I am sure Norma is thrilled to have both of the boys here, at least from the looks on her face she appears to be.
The family met with all of the therapists and doctor today. We were encouraged to attend her therapy sessions and give her as much stimulation as we can. She will most likely be on the 4th floor rehab for 4-6 weeks.
Kevin & Chris I am going away for a week, so get some info on this blog while I am gone.
Paul, Janet & Susan it was soooooo good to see all of you this evening.
K-
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Great news to hear that you are making progress in your therapy, Norma. I will be calling you soon. I know you must be so happy to have Chris home and all of your family together. I'm looking forward to seeing your new haircut and pretty fingernails. How nice that you are surrounded by such a wonderful support group.
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Kimmie
It has been great to be able to see Mom for the past couple days! It was tough being stuck in Seattle. It is impressive and encouraging to see the strides she has made between yesterday and today. She seems to be in great spirits and is ready and willing to do the work that rehab will require.
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Chris
It was great to talk to Norma yesterday as well as Jim & Chris. Glad to hear Norma is doing so well in her therapy. Go Norma!!! We send our love & support to all of you.
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Kevin & Family
Norma,
ReplyDeleteLook at how happy you are making everyone around you with your determination and your progress. That is just like you! We all get so excited when we see positive changes and we see them everyday that we visit. Thanks Norma. Love, Janet
Hi, Norm-ee!
ReplyDeleteJim called me to tell me where the HAY you are! I tried to call you 2x tonight: right around 8:47pm, & a few mins. after that. I'll call again tomorrow but I'll try about an hour earlier, Girl Friend! I see you're in very good care, even a super cool orderly named 'Elvis'--woo-hoo! Well, ROCK-A-HULA! & keep your spirits up! I'm so relieved to hear you've been making great progress! I love you!!! XXXOOO, Suz-ee ;)
PS: What a super cool BLOG you have, Norm-ee! I want one, too!! Who needs Facebook when you have your very own Blog?! ;) Suzee
ReplyDeleteHi, Norma! Me, again, Suzee. I tried to call 2x this evening (you were having a shower--phew! I need one, next...been moving some furniture!), then I let your tech know, when she answered your phone...I'd try again in an hour, but this time (8:47pm) - perhaps you're resting. Which is good, too!
ReplyDeleteI'll send you a card & letter in the next day or two...I don't want to wear you out verbally, just say HAY, GREEN-EE & send some love and cheer from me to you! I love you to pieces, Girl Friend! Jim said you're making good progress & I read about that on your FAB-MOST BLOG, here! Keep your spirits high and keep up all your terrific efforts (practice & you will get your life back, I KNOW IT!!) XXXOOO BIG-BIG KAHUNA KISSES & HUGS TO YOU, Suzee
PS: Just to let you know, the time of my post on this blog seems to be Pacific Time Zone time. It's really just after 9pm Eastern Time.
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Today is Monday, July 13, 8:00 p.m. and I just spoke with Norma on the telephone. She said "Colleen." She said my name!!! Good going Norma! Keep up the good work! Love you.
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YAY! Same day, Mon., 7/13: I, too, reached Norma on the telephone & told her how much I LOVE HER, how GRATEFUL I AM to hear her voice, and that I know,
ReplyDeleteNORMA, YOU ARE STRONG & TOUGH & YOU WILL PREVAIL!
Rock A Hula in Therapy, BABY!! XXXOOO Suzee ;D
Hi, Greenee-Wolfee, I just wanted to tell you (@ 11:27 pm, now) that while I didn't understand every syllabol, I DID 'GET' everything bit of FEELING...& I just want to say, "ME, TOO-->YOU~~!!!" I'm so grateful to you for fighting so hard, Girl Friend!! Keep it up! I'll surprise you, yet! ;D I love you,
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Hi, Norm-ee! I couldn't WAIT to get home from work & check your groovy b-l-o-g, Girl Friend! WOW! I just got caught up (above) & learned of your latest progress! Woo-Hoo!! You GO Girl!! My cell phone battery is too low, so I have to recharge & am phoneless in the meantime. I mailed you a card yesterday, & I have another 1 to mail either tomorrow or Fri. I think I'll plan a new Girl Friends FLA VACATION...just for fun, something to wish for! Meanwhile, maybe if you're ready, I could sneak up there either Labor Day or Thanksgiving...Boy! Won't we all have so much to be thankful for, this year, to get you home from the hospital~~love-love-love you-you-you, XXXOOO Suz-ee ;D
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ReplyDeleteSusan, here...after work, again. My calico cat, Lucy-Goosey, is helping me type this to you. I hope you had a possitive & productive & progress-filled day! I sure do! I can't wait to call you on the phone, again...tonight? tomorrow? Sat.? I'm going over to my boss, Ellen's, house in a few minutes to walk her dog (Shadow) and feed her 3 cats (Milo, Tippy & Sam)...she's working an "after hours purge" job tonight, so I'm the pet sitter. I love you to pieces, Norm-ee! XOXOXO Suz-ee
Norma, you sounded so much better tonight--in only 3 days time since my last call, I think! KUDOS! to you, Girl Friend! All your efforts are starting to pay off for you, & I only wish I was up there, sitting with you through this. But, I'm you biggest FLA FAN and will cheerlead for you, from here, until you feel up to a visit. I'll call you again in a day or two. God Speed, and Great Work, Norm-ee!! I LOVE YOU, Suz-ee XXXOOO (more than I can say!)
ReplyDeleteSaturday, & I'm looking at your beautiful photo, Norm-ee. I have you set as my PC 'wallpaper' on my monitor display! I love you! I hope your weekend is filled with fun visitors and good progress for you. I also hope your blog-team update us with your Norma NEWS. All Good News, BABY!! You're in my heart all day, always, XXXOOO Love ya, Suz-ee
ReplyDeletePS: I mailed you some Barbie stickers, maybe you can jazz up your pink helmet with them! ;D
Nor-mah! Nor-mah!
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Hay! I made it to the USPO today, and mailed you a 'priority' pkg. So, have your cd player/boom box ready to roll (& rock!). I hope you had a very good day, Girl Friend!
Love, smooches, hugs, get well wishes ~
Su-san! Su-san! ;D
HI Everyone! Paul and I visited Norma on the weekend and she was doing so well! Her spirits were high and her voice was strong. She said several new words that we had not heard from her and boy she sounded wonderful. I think the magnetic board is great and she wrote out some words for us on a different board. Then Paul handed her a round little tin that she has there and she spelled out a word for us. Guess what that word was..."JOY."
ReplyDeleteThat's our Norma. I can't be sure about everything, but it sure seems to me that Norma is getting very good care. Someone at her OT or PT made her small cards with phrases on them that are special only to Norma. They laminated the phrases and then glued magnets on the back. Now she can make her own sentences with words that have meaning to her. I laughed when I saw one that said, "I'm gonna' kick ass." (At least I think that's what it said.) I am curious to know more about Jim, Chris and Kevin. How are all three of you doing? Is there something that we can be doing for you? I would like for you to email me please and tell me what the three of you need from those around you who love you and Norma. (madamewilson@hotmail.com) For the next week and a half I told Norma that Paul and I would not be able to come as much as we are putting home and yard together for a big party for my Mom's 90th birthday. After the party we'll be back on track. My mom has known Norma for about 10 years and she loves her too. Okay, bye for now everyone. Janet