Life....

We received the phone call in the wee hours of the morning the night before we were scheduled to leave on vacation. Glynn's 86 year old mother fell, breaking her hip.

Time has a way of slowing down and wrapping its edges around an event so that it becomes one's focus. Worrying about Ellen, ensuring she receives proper care, calming and comforting her consumes our time. Thankfully Elda happened to be in town visiting her mom for a few days before flying on to visit her grandchildren. Her bedside vigils have been a huge comfort to Ellen.  Elda plans to stay in Olympia for a few more weeks, until her mom's life 'normalizes'.

Surgery was successful. A heart murmur was detected and treated. This may be what has been causing her frequent dizzy spells and falls. Ellen was moved to rehab yesterday and the arduous task of getting her up and moving will begin today.

Ellen is spunky. A recent fractured rib only kept her down for two weeks. Our hope is that she will regain mobility such that she can remain in her independent living situation in her little apartment in town. We are holding our breath, knowing Ellen may have a new normal to adjust to.

Time will tell....

Here is a result of yesterday's therapy: creating.