Hello

Hello everyone,

I am Colleen Klaus, a good friend of Norma's. Jim and Kevin were kind enough to give me the privilege of posting updates on Norma's blog, so I will occasionally write and let everyone know how she is doing.

I visited Norma on Friday at Danto, and she is is making the adjustment well. Because of Norma's great determination, she is a wonderful example of the power of the human spirit. I am encouraged when I leave her. I encourage everyone to visit Norma, and bring some flowers to cheer her up and to brighten up her room. When you are there, look around the room. Maybe there is something you can bring to add more personality and warmth to the room for Norma.

Norma has less therapy at Danto; therefore, she has more time on her hands, so if someone has a laptop computer to lend her, or something interesting for her to do, I think this would be helpful. Norma does not have a telephone right now, but she is getting a cell phone soon, so you will soon be able to call her, which is also important for her to talk and keep in touch.

Most importantly, keep praying for her. By the way, my e-mail address is cklaus1@hotmail.com if you would like to communicate with me for any reason. Thanks, and I'll be keeping in touch.

Colleen

Thursday, August 20

Well, after living at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor for two months, Norma has moved. She is now in what they call a sub-acute facility.


Her new address is:

Danto Health Care Center, Room 409

6800 W. Maple Road

West Bloomfield, MI 48322



This is quite a change for her, I think she will need lots of support and visitors right now.

The following link is to a map of where the center is located
http://national.citysearch.com/profile/map/5267020/west_bloomfield_mi/danto_health_care_ctr.html

K-