Frances May Misses Virginia

From Maribeth May,
still Fran's favorite (and only) daughter-in-law:

It’s been a while since I have given a Fran update. She is holding her own with no big changes from our last update.

Philip and I try to get Fran out at least once week for either “dining out “or a Sunday afternoon at our home for a cookout. She enjoys the time away from the center. Philip makes juicy hamburgers with all the fixings. Sometimes I make my famous chicken tenders that she really likes with some rice and beans. Fran has mentioned how in Texas they eat a lot of cake and in Virginia they eat pies. I took that as a hint and have since always had a homemade pie fresh and warm when she comes over.

Fran enjoys her visits with Levi. Levi is working this summer while at home and taking a JMU class on line. He keeps busy but finds time to see his grandmother. His visits are usually short (about 30 minutes) but she doesn’t seem to mind because he always brings her a chocolate bar. (She still has a sweet tooth)

I wish I could say that Fran is more confident about getting up and down and walking with her Merry Walker but I can’t. She is still terrified of falling and that limits her with her therapy. We are still waiting a call from the Baylor Institute to see if she qualifies for rehab with hydrotherapy. Some days she wants to go give it a try and other days she says she is too old to bother.

The staff at Pleasant Manor has really taken a liking to Fan. They love her southern accent and her sense of humor. The other day one of the CNAs asked her if she needed anything and she told him that the next time he is at the store to buy her a new set of legs.

Please continue to write Fran. She REALLY misses her Virginia family and friends. When she gets mail, she likes the letters read to her over and over. Her memory is very clear these days and she speaks fondly of all of you.

You can use either address:
C/o Philip May, 114 Vintage Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165

C/o Pleasant Manor Health and Rehab, 3650 South I-35, Waxahachie, TX 75165