Steady As She Goes

Not much new to report today, which is actually kind of nice to type. I checked in with Mom first and brought her a morning mocha, then wheeled her into the "Social Room" for a visit. She was glad to see that Dick and Beth had stopped by the day before and she told me about the new duds that Beverly had picked up for her (she was wearing one such sweatshirt today and it looked snazzy). She was concerned that Dad was still coming down to Maryville with her and I stressed that it was indeed the case, and that when I went up to visit Dad I would double-check on the timeline.

Good thing I did, too...it sounds like rather than Monday morning, the doctor (Dr. Ted, to be exact) is thinking more like Monday afternoon. The social worker at Maryville was not available for me to ask today (doesn't work weekends I guess) but I will call in the morning to find out the timeline and transport arrangements for sure. Ted also mentioned that Dad has some high cholesterol, which means we may need to talk about dietary changes, though we can save that for when some of the other stress subsides.

Dad was pretty wiped out for two physical therapy sessions this morning, but I brought him a mocha which made him perk right up. The Doc came in and gave him a quick once-over exam, and Dad indeed has pretty good strength in the right side--the right arm especially. It's the precision that gets him and that he will be focusing on in the future therapy sessions, but he's got a long list of exercises to do so I'm sure he'll be plenty busy even in between sessions. Dad also mentioned being concerned about catching the LOST finale this week, and I told him he could probably wrestle someone for control of the hi-def plasma that night, but if not I'd make sure and record it for him just in case (thank you, tivo!).

I stopped back by Mom's after some grocery shopping to let her know that Dad is doing well and should be released to Maryville tomorrow morning. She is really looking forward to having him to talk to, but the visitors have started to come through (Gary had been there and left in the time I'd been to see Dad) so that should help pass the time as well. I asked her if she would like me to get her a jigsaw puzzle, and she said that sounded interesting, so I'll go find a good one tomorrow.

Stopped by the homestead before coming home and fed the cats, checked the mail, etc. The house is doing well and the cats haven't taken over so there is hope yet to be sure.