Happy New Year!
Samantha visited MB for a few hours this afternoon. When she arrived Momu was not dressed and sad she felt sad. Samantha asked why and she said... I realize I can't take care of Popa anymore and I think that means we have to stay here for a while longer. Perhaps a breakthrough into reality? I will see if I get the same message tomorrow.
Samantha brought Momu a big slice of pizza which she gobbled up. Samantha also got them both milkshakes from the MB kitchen.
I will continue to bring Momu books - have enough in my house for a while. I am also going to have to come up with a visit schedule since January starts tax season and also my race training and also the start of Dan's new job which will have him traveling almost 4 days a week. I think I should be able to manage 3 times a week
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Tuesday December 27, 2011
Me, Dan and Samantha went for a short pre dinner visit - got there at 4 pm. Door was shut, TV was on, both were awake.
Before I got to their room, Amy, the social worker stopped me in the hallway and told me Momu told her today that there was a family member who was critically ill. Amy did not mention any name. I told her my dad was sick with flu like symptoms and that is when Amy told me Momu told her that dad was very sick with brain cancer. I just looked at her and said "wow"! So Momu has somehow connected Dads not feeling well to his tumor issue from the 90's.
We chatted about random things - most of which has been talked about alot lately - toy bull dog, my moms wedding, etc. Momu does understand that dad is sick and won't come to MB until he is better which is good. However she has made a direct association with dads next visit to him taking them home.
She also said that they are going to have a huge 75th wedding anniversary party is they are still around.
Samantha and I will bring the dogs over tomorrow and play some boggle.
Before I got to their room, Amy, the social worker stopped me in the hallway and told me Momu told her today that there was a family member who was critically ill. Amy did not mention any name. I told her my dad was sick with flu like symptoms and that is when Amy told me Momu told her that dad was very sick with brain cancer. I just looked at her and said "wow"! So Momu has somehow connected Dads not feeling well to his tumor issue from the 90's.
We chatted about random things - most of which has been talked about alot lately - toy bull dog, my moms wedding, etc. Momu does understand that dad is sick and won't come to MB until he is better which is good. However she has made a direct association with dads next visit to him taking them home.
She also said that they are going to have a huge 75th wedding anniversary party is they are still around.
Samantha and I will bring the dogs over tomorrow and play some boggle.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday December 26, 2011
We were not planning a MB visit today because Paul and Paula were visiting. However, around 4:50 this afternoon Momu called and asked Samantha to bring over some hoop earrings and Gin when she comes. Around 6:30 Samantha decided she wanted to visit and went over with earrings and a beer. Momu has Gin at MB already. Samantha played Boggle again, watched Foodnetwork and chatted with Momu and heard stories she hadn't heard before. Samantha stayed about 3 hours and when Popa started to take his pants off, she left :)
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday December 25, 2011
Samantha, the Angel, arrived around 3:15 pm solo while her Mommy cooked for out holiday dinner at our friends house later.
Momu still in nightgown when she arrived. But Samantha planned ahead and had some goodies/treats in hand:
Gingerbread cookie decorating kit
BBQ chips
Beer
Samantha also took out Boggle:
Samantha said it was really sad that Popa does not know how to play Boggle anymore - then in an instant, he will remember and write down the same 4 words. She is emotional remembering how he used to beat us all! He kept saying to her "what are we supposed to do. there are no words here." Then he thinks and gets words. 10 minutes later he was whipping out 5 letter words..
If you notice carefully, the easel is empty (picture of Momu above). She has started to pack up all her stuff.
I am planning on going over tomorrow, but given it is the 'big day in her mind', I may not. I will see how my day goes.
Momu still in nightgown when she arrived. But Samantha planned ahead and had some goodies/treats in hand:
Gingerbread cookie decorating kit
BBQ chips
Beer
Samantha also took out Boggle:
Samantha said it was really sad that Popa does not know how to play Boggle anymore - then in an instant, he will remember and write down the same 4 words. She is emotional remembering how he used to beat us all! He kept saying to her "what are we supposed to do. there are no words here." Then he thinks and gets words. 10 minutes later he was whipping out 5 letter words..
If you notice carefully, the easel is empty (picture of Momu above). She has started to pack up all her stuff.
I am planning on going over tomorrow, but given it is the 'big day in her mind', I may not. I will see how my day goes.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Saturday December 24, 2011
Samantha here,
I walked in at 4 pm, papa said look my sweetie is here what a surprise. Then he asked where Erica and Dan were. I said they will come tomorrow. Momu was dressed up with jewelry and a big scarf. I said she looked nice and she said it wasn't easy!
Momu brought up a story about Peter and I mentioned that Peter wasn't feeling good and that today is Chris's birthday. She said she was going to call Peter to tell him to go to the doctor and wish Chris a happy birthday. If she remembers...
This conversation brought up that Momu wonders what Christopher is doing and if she will see him soon.
I heard the same stories from Momu:
1. she needs her jewelry box in order to go home
2. She wonders if kitty remembers her
3. Popa isn't the same as he used to be
4. When they get home I need to get them a young toy bulldog
Popa was alert today but continued to ask how he can eat without his wallet. I explained that it comes with the room. He said okay and asked again 5 minutes later. I'll either go back tomorrow or Monday. I notice that I make Popa happy and he loves me sitting with him. So I'll go as often as I can while I am home!
I walked in at 4 pm, papa said look my sweetie is here what a surprise. Then he asked where Erica and Dan were. I said they will come tomorrow. Momu was dressed up with jewelry and a big scarf. I said she looked nice and she said it wasn't easy!
Momu brought up a story about Peter and I mentioned that Peter wasn't feeling good and that today is Chris's birthday. She said she was going to call Peter to tell him to go to the doctor and wish Chris a happy birthday. If she remembers...
This conversation brought up that Momu wonders what Christopher is doing and if she will see him soon.
I heard the same stories from Momu:
1. she needs her jewelry box in order to go home
2. She wonders if kitty remembers her
3. Popa isn't the same as he used to be
4. When they get home I need to get them a young toy bulldog
Popa was alert today but continued to ask how he can eat without his wallet. I explained that it comes with the room. He said okay and asked again 5 minutes later. I'll either go back tomorrow or Monday. I notice that I make Popa happy and he loves me sitting with him. So I'll go as often as I can while I am home!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday December 21, 2011
Samantha and I arrived at 3:00 pm. Door shut, lights off and Momu was in her nightgown. I asked her if she was feeling ok and she said she was really depressed. She just wants to go home.
Valerie sent a card so I turned the light on and she read the card. Then Samantha went to get ice cream for them - strawberry for Momu and chocolate for Popa. Momu cheered up a bit and was talkative. She is going to call Dad and have him arrange for food in the house so they can leave a few days after Christmas. I did not really acknowledge her words.
Samantha asked Momu why she hasn't painted and she said it would still be wet when they were ready to go home and it would get ruined.
We turned the Foodnetwork on and watched. We left after 4 and told Momu if she got dressed tomorrow we would come play boggle after dinner.
Momu called me about an hour after I got home and reminded me to bring her jewelry box so she will have it for when she leaves. Not going to do that.
Valerie sent a card so I turned the light on and she read the card. Then Samantha went to get ice cream for them - strawberry for Momu and chocolate for Popa. Momu cheered up a bit and was talkative. She is going to call Dad and have him arrange for food in the house so they can leave a few days after Christmas. I did not really acknowledge her words.
Samantha asked Momu why she hasn't painted and she said it would still be wet when they were ready to go home and it would get ruined.
We turned the Foodnetwork on and watched. We left after 4 and told Momu if she got dressed tomorrow we would come play boggle after dinner.
Momu called me about an hour after I got home and reminded me to bring her jewelry box so she will have it for when she leaves. Not going to do that.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Monday December 19, 2011
The Dinner family (all 4 of us) arrived at MB just after 4:00. Door was shut, lights off, sleeping people. We barged in and Popa immediately woke up and was very happy to see Samantha, then Phillip and then us. Momu was happy as well but she is nursing a side pain (I told the nurse)
I will start by saying I was actually a bit scared and frightened by today's visit. Popa was not only up, but he was extremely alert and very very talkative. Dan and I were looking at each other in disbelief. While they chatted I stepped out to the nurses station to tell them what I was witnessing with Popa. I will assume it is temporary but only time will tell.
Popa was talking with the kids about school and hockey.
Momu was talking to me and said 'wow - he just woke up'. I asked her how long he has been like this - I.e. clear and she said 'just now'. So I think the kids triggered something good. They are home for 2 weeks and will visit as often as they can - tomorrow is boggle day.
Momu's story was same one as last week - about the fact she was very friendly with my mother and threw her a wedding shower and tslked my mothers mother out of wearing a white dress - it was only repeated 2 times
I will start by saying I was actually a bit scared and frightened by today's visit. Popa was not only up, but he was extremely alert and very very talkative. Dan and I were looking at each other in disbelief. While they chatted I stepped out to the nurses station to tell them what I was witnessing with Popa. I will assume it is temporary but only time will tell.
Popa was talking with the kids about school and hockey.
Momu was talking to me and said 'wow - he just woke up'. I asked her how long he has been like this - I.e. clear and she said 'just now'. So I think the kids triggered something good. They are home for 2 weeks and will visit as often as they can - tomorrow is boggle day.
Momu's story was same one as last week - about the fact she was very friendly with my mother and threw her a wedding shower and tslked my mothers mother out of wearing a white dress - it was only repeated 2 times
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