We so appreciate all the the calls, emails and cards to Gramma D and to us expressing your love. Gramma D is happy to be back at the care center and they take very good care of her.
We wanted everyone to know that more and more of the time she is telling us (and visitors) things that are not accurate. She still remembers people and how she knows them pretty accurately, but frequently has facts and details mixed up. She does not reason correctly much of the time either. We have decided as a family that rather than correct her (like about the date, time, facts or details about a story, memory or even something that just happened) that we will just change the subject. This works pretty well. Very short visits and calls are best at this point.
She also has started suddenly lashing out and demanding people to leave. We just want to let all of you who care about her to know in case you are visiting her or chatting on the phone and things "go south" so to speak. Please know that she still cares about you and that it is the cancer affecting her thinking and reasoning.
She just finished a series of radiation treatments that were specifically to reduce her pain. She does seem to be in less pain and did not seem to have any side affects so that is wonderful.
You can always post in the comments below or send Rosie an email at essentiallyhealing@gmail.com and we will to read it to Gramma D. Thanks again for your love and prayers =)
<3 you grandma!
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