There are no real updates to be given at this point. My mom is still residing at the Villages at Southern Hills. She is making progress, although slowly. But there has been talk this week about getting her hair done in the salon on the property so that she would be fit to receive guests, so that is a great step in terms of her state of mind. I think she is ready to talk to some people other than her family!
Today marks the first day we are experimenting with having someone from Care.com in to relieve my dad for a few hours. Many people had recommended the site to me and after several phone interviews, I settled on one. She is there now and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it goes ok because I think Dad could really use a little break. If anyone ever needs help, Care.com is a great tool and feels very much like online dating! You get to read through peoples' profiles and look at their pictures and then when you are ready, you can arrange to meet in person, or in my case, over the phone. The prices were much more affordable than a visiting nurses association which ended up being a total bust for us anyway. So I am anxiously waiting for 5pm, Oklahoma time, to call and see how things went.
My mom has really enjoyed the wonderful notes you have been sending (jclapp1@yahoo.com)! She loves feeling like she is "in the know" about everyone and loves seeing pictures of you. Thank you so much for all of your support through what feels like an endless process. We are truly indebted to so many people at this point, its hard to keep track!
More news later,
Jennifer & Family
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