Friday's Hopsital Events

We don't want you all to think that Mom is lying in a hospital bed with nothing to do, having no fun or missing out on great company. Mom is leading a double life. Fun, friends and laughter by day and ATG by night. This has really been working for Mom.

Friday was a busy day for Mom. Her sister, Christine Egan who lives only 5 miles away, came to visit Mom. We tried to encourage Aunt Christine to climb in bed with Mom to have her photo taken for our blog but she refused. Can you imagine that?!! Mom was blessed to spend time with Aunt Christine.

Janet Grinstead, a dear friend who we met while taking a quilting class at Asilomar many years ago, also came to visit. Janet lives in the area and has come to show her support to Mom each time Mom has gone through an ATG treatment. (It just wouldn't seem right for Mom to go through ATG without a visit from Janet.) Mom enjoyed visiting with Janet greatly. Janet's delightful sense of humor always brings such joy to us all. Janet blessed Mom with more pages for her Asilomar Storyquilters photo album that Janet started and gave to Mom the first time Mom went through ATG. Delightful photos of special quilter friends that brought a hug smile to Mom's face. Stasi and I were able to sneak out to P.F. Chang's for a quick lunch with Janet before it was time to return to meet with Mom's doctor. This was quite the treat for Stasi and me since we hadn't had breakfast yet, enjoy being with Janet and P.F. Chang's is a favorite of ours. We would have taken a photo of Janet with Mom but Janet was concerned for Mom's health and offered her hugs to Mom from afar.

In between visitors, Mom was able to enjoy a mini art class with the hospital art therapist. Mom loves any type of art project so this was most enjoyable for Mom. She tried an art technique that she is sure to share with her grandchildren in the future. Metallic water color on wet paper using plastic wrap, salt & alcohol. Sounds somewhat strange but the results are very impressive.

Friday was the first time Mom had Amy and Blake as her nurses. Amy was her day nurse and proved to have the most wonderful sense of humor. She made us laugh often and and put up with all of our shenaigans. Blake was her ATG nurse and truly was a "Super Hero" in disguise. This man worked overtime to get things right and make the night go smoothly. All of Mom's nurses gift's from God. Amy and Blake were no exception. We are so thankful for their fabulous care, encouragement and support.

Friday was a good day for Mom. Thank you God.