New Corner Digs

We're getting settled here at Holy Family. Room 324. She's got a corner and it's big! The room is usually used for bariatric patients, but luckily it's not needed by anyone at the moment. Of course, if someone does need it, we'll have to move. Until then, we're living large (pun intended?).

We've met a few people so far. The staff changes every day pretty much, so I don't think we'll have the same bond that we had in the ICU. We just met Dennis, the physical therapist. Nice guy. Seems patient, considerate and someone who will find my mom hilarious. So I'm a fan. He listened to me patiently while I suffered a case of word vomit. I told him how amazing my mom is. I told him she's got to be ready to travel the world. I mentioned that sunset is her time to shine. He said he would keep all of that under consideration. I also gave him all the deets on her tricks and then of course she did NONE of them. Thanks mom.

We've also met Janet and Hannah (the night nurse/nurse tech duo last night) who told us that this same thing happened to a few patients they had and each of them kick ass now. And then there was Herman, the X-ray guy who has a great 80's mullet and was super friendly. His wife is a physical therapist, so he showed us some moves. Between us, Herman and Dennis, we're going to make damn sure mom's joints don't get stiff.

Lastly, as you know, I'm on a mission to bring some joy to this room. You know how my mom and I like nothing more than crafting. Needless to say, I've got some plans. Thankfully Dee is my trusty side-kick in this venture and has supported my vision…by running multiple errands with me. That's love people. We've been to Perennials (shout out to the O's and their awesome store, you should all check it out), we've been to Target (such a suburban heaven) and we've been to Home Depot (meh). I've got some work to do today. In the meantime, I have a small ask of all of you. Many of you have sent cards (which is awesome), but if more of you want to send cards, or pictures or signs I would love to have her surrounded by loving words and familiar faces. Send them to my parent's house and they'll make it to the room. (Princess Pam, 1580 Sherman Ave, #902, Evanston, IL 60201).