we told her she is a great mom and she smiled... and said we are good kids... and that she is happy we are here now... she asked why she was there and we just told her she had a bad stomach ache...
when asking for something to help her thirst she was not too happy she only got her mouth wiped out with a little sponge soaked in some tea... when the nurse explained that she couldn't quite swallow yet she said something like, come on, thats not true.... my youngest daughter commented on that one: "Regular Oma"
do you know how precious that is?????? we were told that there might be damage to the brain... well, as soon as she could she was trying to communicate... she definitely still is who she is... the smile was not leaving my face the whole 3 hours we were staying with her this evening ...
one of the "best nurse in the whole wide world club" members was there and let us massage my mothers feet and legs again... this time she was aware what we were doing for her... we helped with washing her and putting her own lotion and deodorant on her... she smelled like herself again and she definitely enjoyed that...
helping to sit her up on the bed for a few minutes was the last thing we did tonite... after that my mother fell asleep..totally exhausted... just after the nurse told her she was brave and she said: yeah.......
washing her battered body, taking care of her was such a tremendous privilege... giving back to my mother who has taken care of all 3 of us when we needed it, it is a blessing to be able to do that for her... to experience your mother so vulnerable becomes quite a precious experience... no fear, just gratitude and love... trusting Him to love her more than we do and we love her VERY MUCH.... we praise the Lord and will continue to Praise Him, for He alone is worthy of our praise... our Abba Father...
Halleluja - Praise be to God alone <3 - She was too cute..... - Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news, Miriam and Tanja!! These moments you're having with your mom are certainly examples of beauty in turmoil. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteReading this brings tears to my eyes. I have only experienced this from the point of view of the "nurse". I can see the ICU patient in a whole new way with your wonderful sharing of the ups and downs of recovery.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly happy with the progress. Keep up your strength, you are an amazing daughter! Praying for continued improvements every hour!
(we are taking care of Bekkie and Nico - I will try to take lots of pictures to post for you of the w.e). love you !