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Today' s update:

I had a different sort of day.

I did have 2 therapy sessions as I thought they would have to do, to fit in the minimum required for a week.

One was a followup with the p.t. I saw yesterday, that I was too fatigued to complete, then, but she still noted ways I'd done well.
She okayed ways I could practise tomorrow when all the therapists have off.

Later today, I had a substitute therapist who was excellent.
Showed me a practice type kitchen set up here, to review some safe methods there.

Also showed me a couple of balance things.

More to follow..........
 

While down the hallway, getting some guidance from o.t. regarding safe use of a home kitchen.... this afternoon.....

I heard a piano, and it was a patient playing... beautifully.....I enjoyed that.

I also interacted with another patient today which helped both my day and hers.

There was a short duration of pretty snow falling, today.
Clear, cold, and sunny, for the next 2 or 3 days.
 
Kaila said:
While down the hallway, getting some guidance from o.t. regarding safe use of a home kitchen.... this afternoon.....

I heard a piano, and it was a patient playing... beautifully.....I enjoyed that.

I also interacted with another patient today which helped both my day and hers.

There was a short duration of pretty snow falling, today.
Clear, cold, and sunny, for the next 2 or 3 days.
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Steps! One at a time!
 
There are Very low staff numbers, today and this evening, the 24th,
and I expect the same tomorrow, on the 25th.

I understand, but when I worked at hospital, some of us who did not have children, etc,
always volunteered to be there, for the patients and for the co- workers.

Patient care and conditions suffer When there's few staff.

But I'll manage.
I'm able to be more independent, now, than I have been, for the past month.

And I will practise my exercises, and eat as best I can, on the 25th, and am looking forward to going home.
Maybe sometime next week.

I hope that all of you have something that you enjoy, during this week.
 
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I hate to say Merry Christmas.....it sounds so empty, under the circumstances. But I'm thinking of you, and hope you find things that make you smile! 🎄
 
katlupe said:
Good Morning, Kaila! I know it may not be a "merry" day for you since you are not home. So just sending you special Christmas Day prayers and love. Sounds like you might be going home next week? That is VERY good news!!! 🐰
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Love that assortment of birds at feeder.
And bunny too.
I don't know when, but I think I'm moving beyond what this rehab does.
It will be a big change to continue recovery at home.
Some different challenges there.

Here for now.
Thank you for the post, today!!!!!
 
Tough day here.
Received extremely negative note from the family member I've waited for a week. It was worse than I'd expected.

Trying to not let it de-rail me from the progress I've been making.

I interacted more with other Patients here, today ,
And spoke on phone to my 90 yr old huz, who has been recuperating at home while I've been in hospital and rehab.

Exhausted today, from the fire alarms last night, and the stress, today.

Thinking of all of you.
 
Kaila said:
Tough day here.
Received extremely negative note from the family member I've waited for a week. It was worse than I'd expected.

Trying to not let it de-rail me from the progress I've been making.

I interacted more with other Patients here, today ,
And spoke on phone to my 90 yr old huz, who has been recuperating at home while I've been in hospital and rehab.

Exhausted today, from the fire alarms last night, and the stress, today.

Thinking of all of you.
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I'm sorry to hear that Kaila, too bad they were so negative. But, it's good you can finally put your waiting and anticipation to rest, please don't let it bring you down too much, hugs my friend. 🧡 Hoping you have a better day ahead and can continue to work toward going back home.

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Kaila
It's hard for me to speak, or write. I don't know why I'm losing communication ability. Everyday, I read this thread. I read about your struggles and wish you well. I'm sorry I can't say more, except I hope you smile today ❤️

PS
Maybe I don't deserve to read your thread. I don't think I am gentle
 

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