Riza was up in the chair working with the PT and OT folks. She sits up well and holds herself up squarely. Two days ago she could not do that.
She was in good spirits, enjoying sitting up even though this chair is the most horrible, uncomfortable, Frankenstein-movie-prop contraption. She wrote "I will get out of this chair!"
She asked for my cane and was checking it out. I said, "if you end up needing a cane, we'll get you a cool one with diamonds." She motioned me to come in close to hear her speak, and said "and rubies!"
A nurse, Pam, who is always nice, came over to ask if she could bring me something to drink. I said "a triple-cappuccino for the lovely lady," and Riza gave her famed thumbs-up. I asked if she'd like some coffee on a swab. She can't swallow yet, but they have these little sponge-on-a-stick guys to moisten her mouth. I said I would bring her a coffee when I came back. But then Pam got us a machine-mocha, and Riza enjoyed a few swabs full.
Then she grabbed for the cup. I inquired whether this was a really good idea, and we settled on a small sip with my holding the cup. She liked it but that seemed to be enough. (Maybe a real one would hold her attention longer. Coffee snobs we be.)
I told her that I would leave early today because of the snow, and that she can't forget. She promised that she wouldn't.
She wrote "Give Skylark lots of love from me (and that includes plenty of treats)!!!"
I loved the comment about the rubies. I'm with you in that this "joking" shows an incredible mind. I also was encouraged by her comment that she will get out of this chair. Good signs !!!!
Love,
Diane