Fran actually walked 11 feet with a rolling walker! She had two therapists assisting her but we were told she did most of the work herself. A walker is now in her room and they practice getting her up and down throughout the day. Her lower legs and ankles have shown some swelling from sitting in the wheelchair most of the day so the nurses have her elevate them each afternoon.
Fran is getting to know a few residents in the dining hall and at some of the activities. Philip played the piano and sang some for several of them on Sunday following dinner. They really enjoyed it and so did the ladies in the social hall who were playing their nightly game of Skipo.
The three of us had a nice dinner at the Macaroni Grill, an Italian Bistro. She had some breaded flounder with a side of pasta. She really looks forward to getting out from time to time. It was kinda funny to watch her eat her Italian delicacy. She was so focused on her food that our conversation just disappeared for a time.
Levi is home on Spring Break from JMU and is getting to see his grandmother daily. She was taking a nap on Saturday afternoon and woke up to discover Levi standing there with a vase full of flowers for her. (Neither Maribeth nor Phil knew he was going to take flowers and they were pleased that he was so thoughtful.) She is enjoying his company.
A Few Fran Funnies...
She told me the other day that “here in Texas everyone dresses so casual. They probably all have oil coming out of their ears.”
When Phil and one of the nurses were assessing her swollen ankles and legs, Fran tolerated if for about a minute and then said, "You might as well just go ahead and just screw them off."
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