Yesterday my one and only “favorite” mother-in-law celebrated her 84th Birthday. She received greetings from family in Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina, friends from Virginia and friends from here in Texas. She had requested Pizza Hut Pizza earlier in the week and even washed it down with a few sips of white wine followed by a big glass of ice tea.
Since Fran was brought back to Pleasant Manor from Baylor Medical Center last Thursday, there have been a few ups and downs. The doctors are attempting to change her meds around a bit and with that comes times of confusion for her. Philip and I are spending longer visits with her during these times to help her through them.
On Tuesday she woke up and was stating she was very tired and hurt all over. Blood work was ordered that morning, and we were told late afternoon yesterday that her potassium level was extremely low and was contributing to her leg cramps and weakness and some of her confusion. The doctor has doubled her potassium tablets and bananas will accompany each meal and snack time.
Fran has her good days and her down days. Her sense of humor still shines from time to time but there are times of frustration and depression. She wishes she could walk and live back at the farm yet she understands that is something that is not doable. She receives therapy 3 days a week that consists of leg lifts and arm lifts and a few other exercises. Fran is not walking in her “Merry Walker” because of her recent hospital stay and onset of weakness. It’s hard to say at this point if and when she will return to walking therapy.
We thank you for all your cards, calls and prayers.
~~Maribeth May
~~Maribeth May
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