Friday, March 3

Today was another good day for Shar.  She fed herself breakfast and the rest of her meals.  We laughed when she was asked if she needed help because she said, "No.  I'll do it myself"  She sounded just like her grandson, Tyler, when he was two years old and would always answer "self" whenever he was asked if he needed help.  

Due to the shortage of staff, she did not get any therapy today which was disappointing.  However, the hospital and Rehab have talked about her care and we are hoping that she will transfer to rehab either tomorrow or Sunday.  This is great news and she is anxious to get there.  This morning she asked when she was going to the Plaza, so hopefully rehab lives up to her expectations!

Her personality was also on full display this morning when her IV started leaking.  The nurses tried to fix it, but they had to take it out and put a new one in.  The vein specialist came in and asked Shar her name and birthdate.  She answered 1/25/1946 which was her correct date of birth.  The vein specialist then asked if she was Shar and she said "No.  She is" and pointed to Steph.  We thought she was having issues from the stroke, but then we saw the twinkle in her eye and the smile on her face.  She said Steph because she didn't want to get the IV put in.  It was so great to hear her making jokes again!

Jerry spent a long time with Shar today and told her he missed her at home.  We are praying that she can progress in rehab and go home soon!   Thank you all for your comments, prayers and support!