Waiting on Rehab Approval

Grandma is up and moving! She has started Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) at the hospital, working toward regaining her strength. The current goal is for her to walk from the bed, down the hall, and back. Once she is stable enough, she will be transferred to a rehabilitation facility. A referral has been sent to Bleckley Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center, and we are waiting on their approval.

Her movements are slow, and I know the road to recovery will be a long one, but I have no doubt that Grandma will conquer this challenge. Her spirit is strong, even though she has been feeling frustrated and weary from her extended hospital stay. I am hopeful that once she transitions to rehab, she will perk up a bit. The hospital therapy team is getting her out of bed for several hours a day, which is progress! Yesterday, she was very uncomfortable sitting up, but with time and continued movement, this should improve.

A Special Visit from Nate
Yesterday, Nate (my grandson and Grandma’s great-great-grandson) got to visit! He is out of school this week, so I took him with me. Since he is only 10, he wasn’t able to stay long, but he did get to share a Valentine’s chocolate with Grandma. She was so excited to see him! Nate, being the curious and imaginative kid he is, thought Grandma’s "robotic leg" was the coolest thing ever. He asked her how it felt to be "part robot" and even did a little robot walk for her. The two of them share a truly special bond, and seeing them together warmed my heart. I love that he gets to experience the same love, joy, and wisdom from Grandma that I did when I was a child.

What’s Next?
Now that the surgery is behind us, I won’t be updating daily, but I will continue with weekly updates. With Nate being out of school this week, I won’t be able to visit Grandma every day. This would be a great week for visitors—if you can stop by, please do! She hates being alone in the hospital, and familiar faces make all the difference.

Yesterday, Janie and her husband were also able to visit, and Grandma loved seeing them. Every visit, every prayer, and every bit of love you send her way is helping her through this.

Keep the Prayers Coming!
Prayer is our most powerful tool, so please continue to cover her. Grandma still has so much love to share, and this is just a bump in the road, not the end. I can’t wait to see her dancing with her new robotic leg soon!

Thank you all for your continued love and support. ❤️