More good stuff...

Mom has been home since Friday evening, and every day she continues to get stronger. The stuff in her lungs that they were NOT calling pneumonia (but giving her antibiotics for it anyway) has cleared up. She still has a lot of "stuff" that she coughs up, but that is a normal reaction when something foreign is placed in your throat.

For two nights now, she has only gotten up one time so both she and Frances have been getting more rest.

The home health nurse came out yesterday to evaluate Mom and her care. She was completely impressed with Frances and how well Mom was doing! The nurse also checked out a small area around the trach incision that Frances was concerned about. It appeared to be in the beginning stages of infection, but the nurse said that a little Neosporin would take care of it. The only other thing that the nurse recommended is that Mom get up and walk around the house, watch TV in the other room - anything to get out of the bed. All in all, Mom is progressing well.

FYI... Mom's birthday is Friday (7th). If you get the chance to drop by or drop her a card, it would really boost her spirits. Please remember that she is unable to talk on the telephone, so if you call, all she can do is listen! She does tire easily though, so please keep visits to a reasonable length. Thanks!