My mom actually asked how I was and called me by name :)
I had had a dream a few nights ago where she brightened
with recognition and said my name....
She was in great spirits and singing to herself a bit
I got her lunch plate from the heated cart and made myself a
peanut butter jelly sandwich in the kitchen.
I like to get her lunch because it frees up the aid to get her
other people their lunches.
After eating I got out my AG doll and sat her on the table
and I went to the tv room for meeting.
She is being treated for edema and they are trying compression socks.
they all agreed she is doing better with less daytime sleeping episodes.
They said she had been very loving and empathetic towards
other residents lately-- giving back rubs and adjusting
blankets over ones who were sleeping..
I found mom actually allowing another resident to hold the doll
and they were "discussing" the clothing . The other woman must be special
for mom to allow this :)
I put the dolly into the basket of her rollator like a stroller
and we went back to the table
I snuck the doll back into my bag and gave her a kiss to which
she replied something I recognized by the 'toon' so
I said "See ya later alligator , after a while crocodile! "
and gave her a few cheek smootches.
She actually watched me all the way to the door
which hurt as I turned to see her from far away still looking at me
as she sat there......
Thank goodness they have a private "Reflection Room" to sit in
and let out emotions...
