Guess who passed the swallow test yesterday?
Her first "real" food? Supper consisted of cabbage, cornbread, and navy beans with some ham. (Doesn't sound good to me, but...) She loved it! She ate every bite, she said! She's drinking "real" water, not thickened. She was so excited!!
Later, when my wife went to see her, she asked Mom "what would you like most to eat that you have really missed?" It took her a while, but she finally said, "A banana split Blizzard." We will be going to DQ this afternoon to get her one!
How do you top that? How about actually standing up? Three times for about 30 seconds each time, according to both her and Dad. Dad said she is actually standing on tiptoes because of the "drop foot" situation on both feet, but it is a start. They continue to try to stretch her feet out, but this may really do the trick.
One more... since day 20 and until day 100, Medicare/Medicaid would only pay 80% of the daily rate of the skilled nursing care, and supplemental insurance they had also would not pay. However, Mom mentioned that they did have another policy... Dad found the policy and took it in (he's been paying $128 per day). Turns out that policy will pay $80 per day, so that made for more good news!
Dad will be going back to Big Spring today for his weekly visit, and gas here (at Walmart) is $3.36/gallon, so that's some good news, too!
And today (September 5) is her grandson's birthday! (Happy Birthday, Christopher!)
So, the roller coaster is up! Let's hope and pray we continue to have good days like yesterday!
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Best birthday present ever! Tell G'mommy lots a love.
For the reals! This is so exciting! I hope this makes her feel more energetic considering when I saw her last the difference between a few bites greatly affected her mood. Did you guys find out when Alumni Day is yet? Our first tourney is September 18-22 in Liberty, Kansas.
Great news! Mom just called to see if I knew anything about how Nubbin was doing. I opened your blog and read it to her. Now, I think she can sleep tonight! I plan on going to see her soon!
Give her Doda, Elvin and Sue's love!
Hello There You All Everybody. Ol' Floyd E. here saying that I sure I'm sure glad to have received this great news, and I pray that La Vera continues to improve ! Looks as though she is on the road to recovery. Also I would like to relay to you,from a note that I received from our precious Nelda Jo,"PS-Thanks for the good news Re;Our Beloved La Vera!" Nelda speaks of La Vera in all the messages that I receive from her! Those two are a great example of what friendship is all about ! You All take care now Ya-Hear ! ! !
To La Vera From Nelda via Floyd ;
I am so thankful and happy to hear that you are improving and enjoying eating again. Now it is only a matter of time for your strength to return. You have so many family members and friends rooting for you!! And most important,you are in God's hands. Floyd just forwarded some messages to me from some of your loved ones. I had forgotten that you were always called Nubbin by your family. Seeing that brought tears to my eys. Nubbin, I love you and pray for you constantly ! Nelda Jo
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