I am in Caldwell Idaho. I came here with the intent to help my sister Robins' family take a little time off. Even though she is only in her 40s, Robin suffered a massive stroke just before Christmas. Her daughters organized themselves into an extraordinary team of mother helpers. Kristi has assisted with Monday through Fridays, Heidi takes nights, and Mindy does Friday night through Sunday afternoon. This has been devastating with Robin's husband Don in Iraq, medical and financial challenges, and their entire life being turned upside down, to say it has been hard would be an understatement. Robin was improved since I last spent time with her in March. She had a little "outing" planned for us, a night at Ashley Inn located in Cascade Idaho, a beautiful mountain town. Last week we had fun at this awesome victorian inn, but to my surprise it did not stop there. Robin decided she wanted to go on to McCall and stay at the Lakeshore. Robin no longer uses a walker or cane, but she does have a cumbersome brace, a limp, and one arm that does not function at all. She confuses words even though she is very with it in her mind, but her words do not come out the way she wants. This really discourages her, but I reassure constantly that if she does not give up, her articulation will be restored. It is that "give up" part that is the challenge right now. We found out on our trip that she can sing her words very plainly and in full sentences. We sang to some favorite songs I had bought off I-tunes. She could sing almost all of them.
We had a good laugh at the Lake Shore Lodge. She drives a fancy BMW and I could not find a close parking space to unload. When I inquired, they assigned us a valet. He got the keys and assisting us at the car removed Robin's luggage. I did not take my large suitcase because I thought we were only staying one night. I had put my "stuff" in a Albertson's grocery shopping bag. After helping Robin, he asked me where my luggage was. I pointed to the shopping bag. When Robin was out of hearing, the valet asked me if I was her driver? I said I was and turned and asked Robin, "Is you ready for yo room, Miss Daisy?" We did a lot of "Miss Daisy" teasing after that.
2 comments:
I can't wait to read more of your stories and to see more of my cousins through your blog. This is such a great way to learn more about a person and a way to preserve history. You will look back years from now and be thankful that you did it.
I am so glad that you were able to come for 2 weeks! I feel really bad that I was not able to say bye. I got home yesterday afternoon and Jeff informed me of some things going on that I didn't know about. Plus I was sooooo tired. I lost track of time. This morning we go to church at 9am and both have callings that require us to be there. Next time. I would love to come visit in the near future. We have family in such great places. It all requires time and money I guess. The break that you provided was very much needed and I really appreciated that! We love you guys!
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