Talkin' Bout Dad

Rod and I dropped by to visit with Mom to find all of the ladies involved in a trivia activity. In the short time we eavesdropped, we learned that one ounce of gold (matchbook-sized) can be rolled out the size of a tennis court. It can also be made into a wire that measures 50 miles. Wow! The stuff we don't know...

We brought her out to the front room to visit privately and she was very attentive. She zeroed in on Rod and I and started talking about Dad. She gets into circular, repetitive conversations and today she was convinced that Dad had given up and thus died. She had stern warnings for Rod and myself. She spoke with conviction and kept circling back around to the subject at hand despite our steering the conversation to happier subjects of babies soon to be born and such.

Into our lives, a little seriousness should come and today was a serious day for her. Not hostile, just a talkative mood that leaned on the serious side. By the time dinner was being served she was happy to move on to that activity, releasing us to head home to prepare our own dinnertime meal. By the way, Madeline got a nice haircut this week. She's styling pretty good and still has no problems feeding herself.

FYI: There will be a Luau on July 9th. You will need to contact the nursing home, if you wish to attend. Hawaiian shirts or grass skirts are encouraged.

Bingo and Quilting

I wandered into the nursing home today to find quilts strewn all over the diningroom and all the ladies gathered in the TV room. No television watching was going on, instead a rousing game of bingo led by Lisa. Lisa would cue Madeline who would call out the numbers loud and clear while playing her own bingo card.

Word was that Madeline was pretty lucky today winning a few Bingos, one while I was there. Madeline was also very lucky with regard to gifts given this day. The owner of the home, Durrell, has a mother-in-law who quilts and gave each of the ladies her own quilt to keep. Madeline's quilt was a beauty sporting leaves. I will post a photo as soon as I receive it.

Technology - No Problem

Stopped in to see Madeline. Spent a little time in the dining room just visiting and knitting. She was in very good humor and listened in on a conversation between Alayna and I about applications for our smart phones. Madeline nodded at all the appropriate times to make us believe that she was following our conversation about complicated technology. She is such a joy.

We were laughing in this photo because one of the aides prompted Madeline to say "I love stinky feet!". It just broke us up!

Happy - Just not many photos

I know. Not many posts with pictures. I've been forgetting to bring along my camera to capture those special moments. I will work on it. Just know that Madeline is doing well. Very healthy and happy in her home.

Frankie Say Relax

I'm sittin' there mindin' my own business when I am accosted by none other than....Frankie...the mascot at Madeline's nursing home. I guess he thought I was makin' it for him. Poor Frankie, this one's not for you.