Day 5 On the move

It's been a pretty positive day to today, firstly Mum's moved to a room of her own which is great and provides her with a bit more privacy.  Additionally the hospital has been making enquiries about Mum being relocated to Kenepuru Hospital, subject to there being space.  This isn't likely to  happen for another two or three days but is still a positive sign.  

Mum had a session with the physios today and apparently they were happy with how Mum was progressing. Mum was able to initiate minor movement of her right foot this evening, which was really pleasing. 

The speech therapist was in again today and has given Mum a bunch of classic phrases to practice, which Mum was handling really well.

Mum is enjoying being able to eat food  again and it continues to be a source of great commentary. The staff at the hospital are doing a great job and being so helpful.

From the family I also wanted to say a huge thank you for all the messages we have received and offers of support, these really have meant a lot to us all. 

Pete

Comments

  1. RosemaryFebruary 11, 2021 at 9:15 AM

    Thankyou for letting us know.
    It means alot to know how Sue is doing.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 11, 2021 at 11:08 AM

    This is great news. Go well Sue in your rehab. Think of you each day and send lots of love. Marguerite and Dean.xx

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2021 at 9:12 PM

    Please pass on our love to Sue. It is nice to know she is making progress and has such good support.
    As we are away from home we really appreciate the blog
    Christine and Peter Whiteford

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  4. JoaneFebruary 11, 2021 at 9:36 PM

    So great to see positive daily news. Lots of thoughts and hugs to the whole family. Joane and Arran

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  5. Eva EFebruary 12, 2021 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks Peter for all the good info. Your Mom's a star. Glad to hear good things about the hospital too. Eva & Alby in Nova Scotia

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  6. UnknownFebruary 13, 2021 at 6:37 PM

    Ellie and Keith visited on Friday to find Sue had been moved to another room again. Still her own room but bigger to accommodate a large wheelchair which Sue was sitting in. Sue was looking very pretty in a new nightie Graham had bought her, her face less drooped and her speech clearer. We didn't stay very long as Sue was tired, such a busy morning for her, her first shower, and Sue had been to the physio room and stood up with aid of the physio and bars to hold onto.

    Sue seems to be enjoying the texts coming in. Cheers

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    1. Eva EFebruary 14, 2021 at 10:54 AM

      Great report. Thanks. Good for Graham in buying a new nightie!

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  7. AlexFebruary 14, 2021 at 8:49 AM

    Good to hear Sue is doing better and better. Gong Xi Fa Cai - Happy Chinese New Year!

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