Hello everyone,
On behalf of Norma and Jim, thank you for all of the prayers and support. Norma's operation was successful. Her skull has been reattached. I spoke with Jim a few moments ago, and he said that Norma is resting comfortably, and although the surgery was quite painful Norma is enduring and doing better. Her Room number at St. Joseph's is #810, and she should be there for a few more days. Jim will know her phone number tomorrow, and I wil post it. Thank you.
Colleen
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Norma's Surgery
Hello everyone,
Yesterday Norma and her family visited her doctor at St. Joseph's. During this meeting, Norma's was given the information that she has been waiting to hear. She was told that her operation to have her skull reattached would be next week. I spoke with Jim this morning, and he gave me the date and time of the surgery, which is Wednesday, September 30th, around 8:30 a.m. At that time, Norma will have the operation to have her skull reattached, so please pray for her quick and safe recovery. Thank you.
Colleen
Yesterday Norma and her family visited her doctor at St. Joseph's. During this meeting, Norma's was given the information that she has been waiting to hear. She was told that her operation to have her skull reattached would be next week. I spoke with Jim this morning, and he gave me the date and time of the surgery, which is Wednesday, September 30th, around 8:30 a.m. At that time, Norma will have the operation to have her skull reattached, so please pray for her quick and safe recovery. Thank you.
Colleen
Friday, September 11, 2009
Update
Hello,
I visited Norma yesterday, and she was in therapy when I arrived, so I had the opportunity to observe some of the daily, rigorous training that her, and others at Danto, engage in on a daily basis. Norma seems brighter, more articulate, and she is generally enthusiastic about her improvement, but at the same time, she is also impatient to see more results from her hard work. Everyone at Danto seems to know her, and she seems to brighten the lives of those around her. As I said in the last update, she really has been through an enormous shock, and she has suffered tremendously, but she is very optimistic and hopeful for her future wellness.
Norma has a roommate now, who is an older, pleasant woman (91), but the better news is that the rather boisterous gentleman, who was in the room next to her, has moved, at least far enough away that Norma doesn't hear him any longer, or have to listen to his personal business. He may have had problems with his hearing, so I am not being disrespectful, but he was a bit unnerving even for the strongest of heart. Norma never complained about him, but I'm certainly glad he has found a new home. "Quiet . . . . "
Norma is anxious to leave Danto, to be well enough to take care of herself again, so keep encouraging her in whatever way you know how. If you have any general information or something new to report about Norma, and if you want it posted here for everyone to know, please send me an e-mail (or Jim or Kevin), and I will make sure that the information gets posted, okay?
Take care,
Colleen
I visited Norma yesterday, and she was in therapy when I arrived, so I had the opportunity to observe some of the daily, rigorous training that her, and others at Danto, engage in on a daily basis. Norma seems brighter, more articulate, and she is generally enthusiastic about her improvement, but at the same time, she is also impatient to see more results from her hard work. Everyone at Danto seems to know her, and she seems to brighten the lives of those around her. As I said in the last update, she really has been through an enormous shock, and she has suffered tremendously, but she is very optimistic and hopeful for her future wellness.
Norma has a roommate now, who is an older, pleasant woman (91), but the better news is that the rather boisterous gentleman, who was in the room next to her, has moved, at least far enough away that Norma doesn't hear him any longer, or have to listen to his personal business. He may have had problems with his hearing, so I am not being disrespectful, but he was a bit unnerving even for the strongest of heart. Norma never complained about him, but I'm certainly glad he has found a new home. "Quiet . . . . "
Norma is anxious to leave Danto, to be well enough to take care of herself again, so keep encouraging her in whatever way you know how. If you have any general information or something new to report about Norma, and if you want it posted here for everyone to know, please send me an e-mail (or Jim or Kevin), and I will make sure that the information gets posted, okay?
Take care,
Colleen
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Update on Norma
Hi everyone,
I visited Norma yesterday at Danto, and she is progressing slowly but surely. She moves her right leg more freely now, and she even walks with the help of a cane and a therapist, who supports her. She moves by herself from her wheelchair to her bed, which is a huge accomplishment. She studies her words and phrases diligently, and although Norma wants quicker results from her hard work, results such as clearer speech to express herself, she is progressing more and more each day.
As you know, the recovery from a stroke can be a slow process, but with the help of good friends and family, such as you, who visit Norma, keep her well-informed and comfortable, as well as the good doctors and therapists at Danto, who help her physically, and every one's prayers, Norma's recovery will proceed quicker, so keep up the good work everyone. Keep encouraging Norma with your thoughtful cards and kind words because she loves to hear from you and is trying so hard to get better.
Thank you so much for all of your responses to my last post. Norma now has comfortable pillows, a beautiful throw rug beside her bed, Jill Taylor's book on tape, beautiful flowers, new learning tools and other gifts that I probably haven't seen. Norma thanks you.
Love,
Colleen
I visited Norma yesterday at Danto, and she is progressing slowly but surely. She moves her right leg more freely now, and she even walks with the help of a cane and a therapist, who supports her. She moves by herself from her wheelchair to her bed, which is a huge accomplishment. She studies her words and phrases diligently, and although Norma wants quicker results from her hard work, results such as clearer speech to express herself, she is progressing more and more each day.
As you know, the recovery from a stroke can be a slow process, but with the help of good friends and family, such as you, who visit Norma, keep her well-informed and comfortable, as well as the good doctors and therapists at Danto, who help her physically, and every one's prayers, Norma's recovery will proceed quicker, so keep up the good work everyone. Keep encouraging Norma with your thoughtful cards and kind words because she loves to hear from you and is trying so hard to get better.
Thank you so much for all of your responses to my last post. Norma now has comfortable pillows, a beautiful throw rug beside her bed, Jill Taylor's book on tape, beautiful flowers, new learning tools and other gifts that I probably haven't seen. Norma thanks you.
Love,
Colleen
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