Since the last posting mom had a couple of days obsessing over finding the counselor, fear of dying, either in a huge amount of pain or nearly sedated due to the amount of pain medications.
Her world changed around a bit on Saturday as she spent time shopping on the internet for Angee's wedding gifts. We also had Thanksgiving in the hospital. It was several hours of wonderful food, laughter, stories, card games and making fun of each other. There was so much magic in the air, it did not even feel like a hospital. I made Grandma's famous cornbread dressing which mom is quite possessive with and she gave me the stamp of approval. I will carry the torch on with pride. I was even proud of my family for going along with my cheesy question of, "what is everyone thankful for." Some of the responses included,"I am thankful: I don't have to do dishes, for our wonderful family, for being apart of the family, for spending time together, that Brook finally cooked the cornbread."
Her spirits were high but the fatigue got the best of her and she retired early in the evening. Our plan now is to wait until Monday to speak with a case manager that will help us order the equipment we need in the home and all of the other aspects of home health care. We are hoping to get her home on Tuesday.
*The picture of the food* I thought for fun I would include mom's lunch she ordered after she talked with the counselor. She said in an angry tone, "Well, if I am going to die I might as well eat whatever I want!" As pictured you can see fried catfish, fried onion rings, fried shrimp, mac and cheese, coke float, and ice cream with caramel sauce."
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