Hi from Kate...
Not sure what everyone knows...so Mama fell and broke her hip...had surgery on Thursday night (well actually it was early Friday morning...) Thank God for large families cause she was able to have many of her children at the hospital at various times during the several days of surgery and hospital stay.
There has been a change for her recuperation plan. Originally she was going to a nursing facility on Bethel Rd...but they could not (or would not) take her, due to her behavior and dementia issues...so she is giong to The Arbors in Hilliard...5471 Scioto Darby Rd. Hilliard Ohio 43026. Phone is 876-7356. Please visit if you can. Papa too...I went to visit him on Saturday, and he really wants visitors. He hates that all he does is sleep and eat. I told him about Mama's fall and surgery...He was very worried, but I told him that all of her kids were taking care of her...and he was happy.
I took Papa for a walk down the hall and sat watching TV in the small family room. Even to walk him down the hall is stimulation he needs. Thank you to all family members that try to give their time and energy...it all makes a huge difference. Grandkids...Papa wants visitors...he may not be able to hear and understand everything you are saying...but he does comprehend that we care...and he wants to see people. Even if you can go for half an hour...please go. Take him for a walk down the hall, with his walker, or bring pictures to share...I'm hoping to get the girls over to play the piano...Anything you can think of to stimulate him.
Megan visited OU with Jim on Saturday, and OSU with me on Tuesday. We still have University of Cincinnati, Michigan State, and Miami of Ohio later this month. Jena managed to lose her retainer last week, so tomorrow I go to find out how much $$$ it will cost to replace...UGGH! Nicole is beginning her braces tomorrow too..wish us GOOD LUCK!
Our trip to Wolf Lake Ranch is coming on Saturday...Margaret is coming too...Paul and John can't come this year...bummer! We'll be back July 12th. Hope all is well with everyone...please send updates.
Love,
Kate
2 comments:
June 30, 11:45 a.m. (from Tish): Thanks for keeping the whole family up-to-date, Kate. Mary, thanks for being there for the transfer of Mama from hospital to the skilled nursing facility.
I heard that Mama is in a room with a lot of other patients, and this makes me very unhappy. I'm not thrilled with the assistance we received from Mt. Carmel's social worker. Oh well.
I am going to chime in on Kate's words of encouragement for visiting Papa. It is hard to communicate because of his hearing loss, but I know how much he loves to see us. Even if you have only a few minutes to give him, it means so, so much. I'm not trying to guilt trip anyone because I know how hard it is to try to squeeze in everything, especially for those of you w/ kids. But whatever time you can spare would be wonderful.
Don and I are going to be out of town on Thurs and Fri (celebrating the 4th at a lake resort in WV) but will be back by the weekend. I will defnitely see Pops and Mama before then.
Kate, hope you and your family and Margaret have loads of fun on your vacation.
Later. Love, Tish
Hi sweet ones!!! It's Jeami - thank you Kate, for the updates. Now I have an address for mama. Is papa still at the Forum 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd, ... 43214 ... what's his apt. #?
I think it is so beautiful that our family constantly see mama & papa ...! It sounds like papa craves mental & physical stimulation ....
Should I send cards to one of my siblings to take or just send papa's to the Forum and mama, to her new address.
I'm still here in SR --- Life is a wonder!!! I am more and more appreciative that I have such a beautiful family!!!!
Oh I tried to cal Liti on 614-766-7884 - said it was no good! What's her #? Info has 614-784-8702 but that's old ...
Thank you Critters ... Drop me a line ... at love-jeami@sonic.net
Love,
Jeami
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