Brief update.

Mom is progressing pretty dadgum good for an 82 year old woman who got badly beaten up just 4 weeks ago. She was able to go to church on Sunday for the first time since the accident, able to tolerate sitting for an hour on a hard pew. Very appreciative of a friend of Daddy's, not a church-goer himself, and not a particularly close mutual friend of Mom's (tho' they liked each other well enough), who called her mid-week and offered to drive her and sit with her if she wanted to go. She wasn't sure at the time, but did not hesitate to call him on Saturday and say she would very much like that. Meant a lot to both of them to have the opportunity to talk together about how much they miss that Old Man.

Talking to Annie tonight, she has hit a plateau. Doing OK, and she knew to expect it, but as with any of us in similar circumstances, was also hoping to be the exception to the rule. Also, sounds like she pushed herself a bit too hard and fast, and may also be recovering from that. This busy lady who is normally in constant motion and goal directed activity is also obviously suffering from boredom and enforced inactivity as evidenced by her eagerness for me to get up there this weekend for a fresh face at the scrabble board.   Her brain has improved much faster than her body. She is impatient with the pain that is holding her back from greater mobility, but that signals the need for patience lest she undo the slow process of pelvis and leg knitting themselves back together.

If she can sit long enough in a car and wheelchair, maybe I can get her out of the house and to the park for a little while this weekend. A change of scenery, if only for a little while, might do her some good if she can manage it.

I'll have a better feel for how they are after I get up there this weekend.

We all thank you for your continued encouragement and kindness.