Rest In Peace

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Magdalena "Madeline" Flink (Volk). She slipped away from the world peacefully on the morning of April 2,  2014 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was 98 years of age.

Laugh!

Deanna at the nursing home is a special lady.  All of the workers there are pretty great actually.  Anyway, Madeline gets drawn out by Deanna and we want to share what happened recently.  Check out this video clip...(Yes, it's sideways.)

In Hospice

Yes, Mac is officially under hospice care.  This is not to say that she is dying.

Hospice affords extra nurse visits and close monitoring.  It is also a shared expense with Medicare.  This season has brought a nasty flu with it and it is assuredly making the rounds at the nursing home.  The home is taking every precaution, administering extra cleaning.  They have even stepped up medications.  Rest assured that Madeline is being lovingly cared for.

It is presently not advisable to visit due to flu.  Not pleasant for you and potentially deadly to the frail ladies at the home.

Flu Strikes

Madeline got hit with the dreaded flu and pulled through fairly well.  However a slight complication prompted the nursing home to call us and 9-1-1.  We followed Mac on her three ambulance rides and made the rounds to two hospitals (advocating for her into the wee hours) to discover that there is little to be done that would not potentially cause her more harm than good.  She is back at the nursing home and we are looking at the possibility of hospice care.

Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat!  

Can you tell that Madeline is dressed up as a flapper?

Rod and Tina showed up to celebrate Halloween with Madeline.  She was focused on her upcoming special meal and refused to smile despite a good mood.  She ate heartily as Rod fed her and she had room for some chocolate candy. We had a nice long visit.

97 Years Young!

Madeline had another birthday and close family gathered to attend an intimate gathering to mark the occasion.  Teresa made another fabulous cake (a flower basket) and (no) the flowers were not edible.

Aloha Oi!

Liz joined Madeline for the annual Luau.  Looks like they had fun!