Thanks for the postings on Mom and Dad!!  I've read the blog on my phone, but I'm on the computer this morning so I can post! So glad they are doing well...I agree about Daddy..he is thin! Are they still weighing him every week and if so, has his weight dropped? I don't guess they've talked about a stimulant  for him?  I've been nonstop going since getting home!  After Jason and Brandon head to New York, I'll have a little more time...even though I'm no where near being done with shopping, Christmas cards or wrapping.  A day through the week for us to get together would really work for me...but whatever works for the masses! I guess I probably should get that shopping done at least huh?   Ok, gotta get back to cleaning, running a few errands and generally preparing for Saturday!! YIKES!!   Love you,  Jamie

I did go see Mom and Dad on Mon. I'm getting horrible about posting! Sorry, but I'm just busy. They were both in bed when I got there. I'd been talking to Jon for over an hour and missed most of my chance to visit. Debbie and Margaret both told me Mom ate 50% at lunch and breakfast Mon. That was AWESOME! Mom's vital signs were still all good and she was again so alert. They were laughing that she'd been calling PAT! Her eyes were open and all when I went in to see her, but she fell asleep pretty quickly. Dad was awake and didn't talk much about what I could understand, but I thought he looked good---color and all. He is thin, but he's been getting thinner for a while. He's kind of getting into the routine of eating a big breakfast and not much lunch. His sugar was good and he wasn't yelling. He didn't want them to take off his glasses, but when I talked to him with them, he said ok. Margaret and Missy both told me that they had complained to Debbie and Michael Smith (even met Michael Smith at the door to complain) about Mom and Dad's room being so cold in the mornings. They said the shift that comes on at 10 and works until 7 turns on the a/c or else turns on the heat but turns the temp down to the coldest setting. They said that Dad doesn't want up it's so cold and they were worried about Mom since she just had pneumonia. Anyway, they decided to complain to me so I could file a grievance. They didn't want me to use their names. SOOOO, I'm having Judy call late before she goes to bed to ask about please make sure their heat is on. Tomorrow when I go, I can then ASK Margaret and Missy about the heat and when they say no (if that's their response) then I can complain for real! Anyway, holding steady for now! I'm so glad. Love you all, Jeanie   OH! When are we going to try to get together? I know, Jamie, that Jason leaves this weekend and you won't be able to until after that. Pat, do you get out of school a week from this friday? Pam, does Jim? Maybe we can get together either that weekend or one day the next week? We can get together any day next week as long as it's after school for Pat and Pam? Just asking. I'm pretty free as to times! LOL!

Pat it's awesome that dad knows you at least and that's a positive thing! We have to take those where we can find them! With this rain we are having, I'm changing my day to come on Wednesday afternoon
after my dentist appt to have 2 fillings (yikes!!) and will spend the night that night and go see them on Thursday. I just hope Mom stays status quo till then at least! Love to all, Judy

Jerry and I went to LNC this morning.  They were both in the big room.  Daddy was getting a manicure.  He told the girl "that's Pat and her husband Jerry".   I really didn't understand a lot of the stuff he said after that.  He looked good, but I'm like Pam, he is so thin.  Mother was laying there in her usual way.  The nurse said that one of the girls accidentally nicked Mother's finger when they were cutting her nails, but they were going to keep it bandaged and put neosporin on it.  Jeanie, their room looks great with the balloons, flowers, and Christmas tree.  I sure wish they could enjoy them.   Anyway, not a bad visit considering.   Love you all, pat

After seeing Mom today, I realize that being back at LNC was what needed to happen. She has improved since the hospital. She had her eyes partially opened, and she responded to my voice and touch. She responded to some of my questions. She even looked at me once and said hi! She looked at dad and said dad. She ate pretty good, just very slow and little tiny bites. I stayed about an hour and a half, but needed to go, so a young aid took over for me. Dad ate about 50%, but it was greens, creamed potatoes, ground up chicken, I think, and apple sauce. He looks thin to me. His shoulders are so boney. He mumbled a lot, but there was a little girl visiting someone else, and he talked to her just fine. He did ask me where Jamie was, and he told me to be careful going home, but other than that, I can't understand what he's saying. But all in all, an ok visit. Love, Pam

So glad you checked on them and posted Pat cause I'm hungry for any and all news! I tried calling the nursing home this afternoon but after 15 minutes and the lady even coming on to ask who I was holding for, no one ever came to the phone. Part of me is a nervous wreck when I call because I'm so scared it will be something bad. I have to get over that though and I'll work on it! I plan on coming back one day this coming week and hopefully they're no worse. Love to all, judy

I went to check on Mother and Daddy when I got off work this afternoon.  They were both in the big room.  Daddy knew who I was because he said Pat and Patricia, but he was not very alert.  He was holding Weezie(?)'s hand and talking to her like he thought she was Mother.  She looked at me once and said, "I don't know what he wants."   I checked with the nurse and she said Mother ate zero at breakfast and 25% at lunch.  She looked about the same.  Jeanie, the balloons and tree were adorable!  Thanks for doing that!  Anyway, not much to report.  I wish Mother could eat!  love you all, pat