Saturday, June 13

Today was a good day for Grammy. When we arrived at the hospital, she was walking down the hall with her walker, all of her iv's, her oxygen, the nurse and my Dad. It looked like a parade. She went further than she has gone ever. She then sat in a chair for over 1 hour. She is so proud of herself today for she graduated to the real potty in the bathroom. She said she went from tubes to bedpans, to a little stool in her room and now to the actual big girl toilet. We all cheered! When she came out of the bathroom she proclaimed....I look like a hussy! I said what? I thought a hussy was a wanton woman...but she meant an ugly old lady. I think she looks absolutely beautiful! Almost 3 weeks ago, we didn't know if we would ever see her blue eyes and her beautiful smile ever again! What a great blessing it is to have her back with us. She is still very weak, and her voice sounds stronger but still has a bit of the Katherine Hepburn effect. Grammy was able to take a shower today, and her hair was really soft and cute. She did talk to a few people on the phone tonight, but it still really wears her out. Tonight I have very mixed feelings, as the time has come for us to head for home. Grammy is doing so well....she may not even have to go to the care center. Tiffany, Kaden, Preston and I will be on the road at approximately 6:00 a.m. tomorrow. Kaden doesn't want to leave Arizona....he wants to move here. This has been a very stressful time, but the company has been great! Thanks again to Steve and Wendy for putting us up for so long.