Mom is eating normally, has normal conversations, and is able to get around by herself with a walker. She admits to having bad short-term memory, but it does not seem to be consistently bad.
Normality, and lack of anything special, is a wonderful gift that is not appreciated until it has been missing for a while.
Merry Christmas!
Mom is back home!
Mom is eating normal food, and sleeping at home for the first time tonight since 10/12/2013.
Dad is somewhat over protective and nervous, but I can tell he is very glad Mom is home.
Mom is also very glad to be home.
A nurse is to visit tomorrow (Saturday 12/07) to evaluate how Mom is doing, and if anything else is needed for her.
Dad is somewhat over protective and nervous, but I can tell he is very glad Mom is home.
Mom is also very glad to be home.
A nurse is to visit tomorrow (Saturday 12/07) to evaluate how Mom is doing, and if anything else is needed for her.
From Dad: Sarah Abbey to come home Friday
sarah abbey is to come home friday afternoon to finish her recovery
thank you for all of your prayers and i hope she will recover fully God willing
thanks again
thank you for all of your prayers and i hope she will recover fully God willing
thanks again
Results and data from a small test of phone GPS navigation app data usage
Off-board, cloud based cell phone GPS navigation takes around 1 to 15 megs per trip, with wide variation based on pre-caching, length of route, and other unknown factors.
A limited test on iOS shows Apple Maps and Google Maps to both have under 0.5 megabyte data usage for most navigation steps.
It seems on iOS, Apple Maps has a less data usage compared to Google Maps. However, it is not a large enough difference, in my opinion, to affect most users.
Scout by Telenav has consistently higher usage, but again it is debatable if over a month if it would add up to enough to affect any users.
The main item to note is if a user wants to save mobile data usage, preplanning and letting system precache data while on a WiFi connection is a worthwhile way to save a megabyte or two of data usage per trip.
A limited test on iOS shows Apple Maps and Google Maps to both have under 0.5 megabyte data usage for most navigation steps.
It seems on iOS, Apple Maps has a less data usage compared to Google Maps. However, it is not a large enough difference, in my opinion, to affect most users.
Scout by Telenav has consistently higher usage, but again it is debatable if over a month if it would add up to enough to affect any users.
The main item to note is if a user wants to save mobile data usage, preplanning and letting system precache data while on a WiFi connection is a worthwhile way to save a megabyte or two of data usage per trip.
Mom to come home Friday.
My Dad sent a message last night that Mom is to come home Friday afternoon, 12/6/2013.
Mom's status is good.
Mom seems physically good.
Aspects of her memory are good. She remembers some things very well. Some things she remembers only sometimes. For instance she told it was Friday as part of a conversation. Then five minutes later she was not sure if it was Friday or Saturday.
She found out that the order to discharge her has not yet been written. However the nurse assured her that she could be released the same day it was written.
Mom wants to go home, but did say she would recommend the place.
I give God thanks this Thanksgiving.
Mom to return to house on 12/3 if all goes well
The rehab staff checked the house out with Mom, and she and the house got the OK.
A few minor adjustments will be made to the house. Mom has been scheduled to come home on next Tuesday.
A few minor adjustments will be made to the house. Mom has been scheduled to come home on next Tuesday.
Mom to visit home
Dad called me with an update.
Mom is getting better step by step.
Tuesday, 11/26, she is scheduled to visit with a therapist for a home evaluation.
Mom is getting better step by step.
Tuesday, 11/26, she is scheduled to visit with a therapist for a home evaluation.
Mom well, slowly recovering strength.
Other members of the Abbey side of the family have much worse issues right now.
Mom is OK.
She switched rooms on Thursday, the 14th. Hopefully she will move again soon.
The test results of her urinary tract infection status should come back Monday. Hopefully it gives her the all clear to no longer be isolated. Then she can leave her room for activities, group walking exercises, meals, etc.
She seems easily tired.
- Uncle Bob Abbey has a MRSA infection on his toe. If it does not heal, worst case the doctors might amputate.
- Aunt Vera Crane is recovering from her troubles, but still in some pain it sounds like.
- Landon, Aunt Vera's grandson, is out of the hospital with his collapsed lung, still recovering.
Mom is OK.
She switched rooms on Thursday, the 14th. Hopefully she will move again soon.
The test results of her urinary tract infection status should come back Monday. Hopefully it gives her the all clear to no longer be isolated. Then she can leave her room for activities, group walking exercises, meals, etc.
She seems easily tired.
Mom, Sarah Abbey, in rehab now, mostly recovered from urinary tract infection
Mom is out of the hospital and in rehab again.
Thankfully they still had room for her at her preferred location, Church of Christ Care Center.
Mom is tired a lot. She took a half hour nap after lunch, then woke up. She ended up sleeping most of the afternoon.
It is rare for her to sleep in day.
She is eating well; She can have honey consistency foods and liquids.
She is talking clearly.
Thankfully they still had room for her at her preferred location, Church of Christ Care Center.
Mom is tired a lot. She took a half hour nap after lunch, then woke up. She ended up sleeping most of the afternoon.
It is rare for her to sleep in day.
She is eating well; She can have honey consistency foods and liquids.
She is talking clearly.
From Dad: Mom moving to rehab in isolation
the hospital told me they are sending your mother back to church of christ tomorrow
they said they will call me around one o clock to tell me she is on the way so i can go there
she will be isolated as her infection is catching for a while
she was walking today and going to the bathroom by herself
From Dad: mother in isolation, with resistant infection
your mother is in isolation
she has an infection that is catching
she is getting better and off iv s and able to get out of bed to go to the bathroom
she can eat thickened fluids and smashed up solids
her infection is antibiotic resistant
she will go back to rehab maybe tomorrow but in isolation
...she had a swallowing test today and did good on it
she is getting depressed
From Dad: Sarah has improved greatly
sarah has improved greatly today
she had a swallowing test today and made progress so as to let her eat
some food by mouth
thickened water coffee milk and pudding mashed pototoes pur'ee food
thank you for your prayers
she still needs more
she is still fighting an infection with antibiotics and will need more
rehab to be able to get around better
she is talking better
she should be out of the hospital this week and back to rehab
thank you all for your concern
harold abbey
some food by mouth
thickened water coffee milk and pudding mashed pototoes pur'ee food
thank you for your prayers
she still needs more
she is still fighting an infection with antibiotics and will need more
rehab to be able to get around better
she is talking better
she should be out of the hospital this week and back to rehab
thank you all for your concern
harold abbey
Mom sounding better, sleepy.
Mom is no longer tied down, and had a good visit from Dad and Sean.
She was sleeping by 7:30p.m., and her roommate says she was sleeping much of the afternoon.
Mom awoke when I took a picture, and talked briefly before going to sleep again. She sounded much better.
From Sean: Mom much better, able to eat!
She is doing much better than yesterday. She had the swallow test and passed. She has been able to eat on her own. They puree the food to a "honey thickness". They are guessing at this point she will be able to go back on Thursday to the rehab center. She likes being able to taste food again.
Mom in hospital with urinary tract infection.
Mom has urinary tract infection.
Today Mom's speech is not understandable usually. Once in a while I'm able to make something out.
Mom is tied down so she will not get out of bed. She was constantly trying to, because she wanted to go to the bathroom. We tried to tell her she could not get up and just go in bed, but she kept struggling.
Mom's mind seems partly there.
She recognized my Dad. Dad asked if she knew who he was. She answered that he is her husband.
Her mouth is often open, so her tongue likely will dry out again.
The hospital has no female regular rooms available tonight. So even if Mom was ready, she would still be spending the night in the ER.
She is giving big yawns once in a while.
So when and if she stops struggling, I have good hope that she will sleep well.
Mom at emergency at McLaren.
Mom is acting strangely, so the rehab center is taking her to the hospital.
Dad is headed there now.
He called Aunt Vera who tried to reassure him that it might be nothing.
I told Dad that I would head over there in the afternoon, as I figured
it would take them a while to figure out what is going on.
I plan on heading to church and asking for prayer.
Dad said by that time they might have moved Mom back to the rehab
center.
We will see.
Thanks again for all the prayers in the past, and your current prayers.
God is awesome, powerful, comforting, but also has plans of His own. Sometimes they are to get our attention because he is a jealous God. Sometimes they are more complex than we can understand.
He reigns.
May Dad and Mom be able to endure what He has for them.
Dad is headed there now.
He called Aunt Vera who tried to reassure him that it might be nothing.
I told Dad that I would head over there in the afternoon, as I figured
it would take them a while to figure out what is going on.
I plan on heading to church and asking for prayer.
Dad said by that time they might have moved Mom back to the rehab
center.
We will see.
Thanks again for all the prayers in the past, and your current prayers.
God is awesome, powerful, comforting, but also has plans of His own. Sometimes they are to get our attention because he is a jealous God. Sometimes they are more complex than we can understand.
He reigns.
May Dad and Mom be able to endure what He has for them.
Mom talkative
Mom was feeling quite talkative tonight. She was glad to have a visitor after Dad had left for the day.
Mom shared that Monday morning she was fed up, and was mad as a result at the staff. So she refused to take her medicine for a while. Mom feels there might still be hard feelings about that incident, and that the staff are not talking to her now.
It might just be that they are busy, and she is not initiating talking anymore...
On Monday, Mom is to go to the hospital for a swallow test. Dad will go along in provided transportation. The therapist that has been working with Mom on swallowing seems hopeful.
Mom reports that Dad is holding together. She realizes it is hard on him. She encouraged my wife, Jodi, to stay healthy so I do not have to go through what Dad is going through right now.
Mom shared that Monday morning she was fed up, and was mad as a result at the staff. So she refused to take her medicine for a while. Mom feels there might still be hard feelings about that incident, and that the staff are not talking to her now.
It might just be that they are busy, and she is not initiating talking anymore...
On Monday, Mom is to go to the hospital for a swallow test. Dad will go along in provided transportation. The therapist that has been working with Mom on swallowing seems hopeful.
From Dad: Sarah Abbey to take swallow test again
the rehab told me they are going to make an appointment to have your mother tested for her beeing able to swallow at the hospital outpatient
...they will take us there and back
...they will take us there and back
i have to tell your mother tomorrow
she did good on her rehab today
she used a walker about half way down the hall
...
Mom seems alright and adjusted to rehab center
Dad has come down with a cold that I likely gave him. So he seemed more tired than normal.
Mom is able to be up and about in a wheelchair, and talking pretty much normally.
Mom still forgets she cannot eat at times, but seems less argumentative about it when reminded.
She is starting to learn to press the call button and wait for assistance before doing things.
All in all, progressing well.
Mom is able to be up and about in a wheelchair, and talking pretty much normally.
Mom still forgets she cannot eat at times, but seems less argumentative about it when reminded.
She is starting to learn to press the call button and wait for assistance before doing things.
All in all, progressing well.
Mom, Sarah Abbey, continues to improve, and well enough now to cause trouble
Hello all,
Dad and I again send thanks for all the prayers, cards, and expressions of care.
I think my Dad agrees that Mom is OK for visitors now.
She is in room 406B of Church of Christ Care Center of Clinton Township.
Mom is talking OK, but somewhat slurred.
Mom's rehab sessions have started. Today she was able to stand by herself (with a walker, and close supervision).
Mom will need a lot of determination to endure the rehabilitation.
Dad and I again send thanks for all the prayers, cards, and expressions of care.
I think my Dad agrees that Mom is OK for visitors now.
She is in room 406B of Church of Christ Care Center of Clinton Township.
Mom is talking OK, but somewhat slurred.
Mom's rehab sessions have started. Today she was able to stand by herself (with a walker, and close supervision).
Mom will need a lot of determination to endure the rehabilitation.
Mom hungry in rehab nursing home
Mom is somewhat settled into the rehab center / nursing home.
Mom appreciates all the visitors she has had at both the rehab center and previously at the hospital. She also has liked the get well cards she has gotten.
Mom still does not fully comprehend that she is not allowed to eat nor drink for her own safety. She felt hunger pangs tonight, and was pushing for something to eat. Jodi and I left before she was able to talk to the nurse that an aid was going to notify. I fear her stubbornness may cause her to get angry at others for rules set by the doctors. I fear Mom will feel the staff is being unreasonable and mean, when in reality they are trying to do the best for her. I pray her stomach quickly adjusts past the hunger pang stage into dormancy.
Mom is also somewhat bored at times, she said. Dad brought her a word search, which she enjoys working on typically. However, she has not done any yet. When she went to try to do it, she did not have the hand dexterity to hold the book and pencil correctly. Attempting to do so would be good exercise for her, but I fear also very frustrating.
So, she has progressed well, but has quite a way to go yet.
Mom appreciates all the visitors she has had at both the rehab center and previously at the hospital. She also has liked the get well cards she has gotten.
Mom still does not fully comprehend that she is not allowed to eat nor drink for her own safety. She felt hunger pangs tonight, and was pushing for something to eat. Jodi and I left before she was able to talk to the nurse that an aid was going to notify. I fear her stubbornness may cause her to get angry at others for rules set by the doctors. I fear Mom will feel the staff is being unreasonable and mean, when in reality they are trying to do the best for her. I pray her stomach quickly adjusts past the hunger pang stage into dormancy.
Mom is also somewhat bored at times, she said. Dad brought her a word search, which she enjoys working on typically. However, she has not done any yet. When she went to try to do it, she did not have the hand dexterity to hold the book and pencil correctly. Attempting to do so would be good exercise for her, but I fear also very frustrating.
So, she has progressed well, but has quite a way to go yet.
From Dad: Sarah Abbey transferred to nursing home for rehab
From: Harold Abbey
sarah abbey was transferred from mclaren macomb to chuch of christ care center nursing home for rehab
its address is 23575 fifteen mile road
between gratiot and harper
clinton township michigan
phone number is 586-285-7113 desk supervisor
she is in rm 406b
she still can not eat or drink as she can not swallow so she has a feeding tube put into her stomach
she still has not walked yet but they are going to work on that
she still has to work on her talking
thank you all for your prayers they mean a lot but she is not home free yet
she has progressed a lot but she still has a ways to go
god willing she will get back to do things she likes to do
may GOD BLESS you all
sincerely
harold r abbey
Mom moving to rehab center at 6pm today, Wednesday 10/23/2013
Mom is OK to go to the rehab center today.
They have a bed for here at our first choice, Church of Christ Care Center.
They are planning on moving her at 6PM, today, Wednesday 10/23/2013
Hopefully Mom does not get confused between nursing home and rehab center, since the facility serves both purposes.
Hopefully Mom's transfer goes smoothly.
Hopefully Mom can stay there as short as possible. 20 days is a key time length for medical insurance payments.
Praise God.
They have a bed for here at our first choice, Church of Christ Care Center.
They are planning on moving her at 6PM, today, Wednesday 10/23/2013
Hopefully Mom does not get confused between nursing home and rehab center, since the facility serves both purposes.
Hopefully Mom's transfer goes smoothly.
Hopefully Mom can stay there as short as possible. 20 days is a key time length for medical insurance payments.
Praise God.
Mom able to sit in a chair
Mom is getting better day by day.
Today she was able to get out of bed and sit in a chair.
She still is often tired it seems, as she was sleeping when I called the nurse.
Dad and Cousin Sean have been visiting with her.
I have not yet heard back which rehabilitation center will take Mom. I expect to hear by tomorrow morning. Perhaps they already told Dad & Mom.
Today she was able to get out of bed and sit in a chair.
She still is often tired it seems, as she was sleeping when I called the nurse.
Dad and Cousin Sean have been visiting with her.
I have not yet heard back which rehabilitation center will take Mom. I expect to hear by tomorrow morning. Perhaps they already told Dad & Mom.
Mom much better, but tired; A bit more info for 10/21/2013
I was able to talk with Dad and Mom a bit at the hospital tonight.
Mom was most of the time half-asleep, but even half asleep she was more understandable than previous days. She was being fed through the new feeding tube.
Dad said she earlier in the day had a bit of pain from the tube operation. The staff said it should feel better by tomorrow.
Mom also had a therapy treatment today to try to help her get throat strength to be able to swallow correctly. However, Mom could not take the pain of the treatment yet.
The rehab center selection is in process.
The number one selection is Church Of Christ Care Center, where my Aunt Edith lives.
I pray there will be a bed available for Mom there.
Aunt Vera and Dad reminded me that the place Mom stayed last year, Henry Ford Continuing Care Center- Roseville, was not liked at all by Mom. Mom also caused quite a bit of hassle there, so they probably do not like her either. Mom said no way that she would not go there.
I do not really have a 2nd and 3rd choice picked out, so I hope I will not need them. If required, I guess I will rely on distance, lack of previous bad experience of Aunt Vera's family, and Medicare site ratings.
Mom moving to rehab likely Wednesday
Mom now has a feeding tube.
Mom is much more understandable than when the doctor interacted with her on Friday.
Mom will probably move to a rehabilitation center on Wednesday.
Mom is much more understandable than when the doctor interacted with her on Friday.
Mom will probably move to a rehabilitation center on Wednesday.
From Dad: mother was talking better today
From: Harold Abbey to Howard:
your mother was talking better today
they will put in the stomach feeding tube tomorrow morning
he said she will feeling funny for a while
i hope she gets her movement back or she will be trapped in her body and i do not want that
your mother was talking better today
they will put in the stomach feeding tube tomorrow morning
he said she will feeling funny for a while
i hope she gets her movement back or she will be trapped in her body and i do not want that
Mom about same
I just called the nurses station to get an update.
Mom is still to get the PEG feeding tube tomorrow.
She is speaking very minimally.
So about the same as yesterday, no significant change for better nor worse.
Dad is there visiting now.
Mom is still to get the PEG feeding tube tomorrow.
She is speaking very minimally.
So about the same as yesterday, no significant change for better nor worse.
Dad is there visiting now.
Mom improving slightly, very weak, and is to get a permanent feeding tube
Mom is resting somewhat comfortably.
Mom is still very weak.
Mom is not able to eat normally, and may never be able to again.
They put a temporary feeding tube down her nose into her stomach. It does not seem to bother Mom, other than perhaps making her nose itch sometimes.
The doctor said she could not swallow food without risk of it entering her lungs. The options were to get a permanent feeding tube or put Mom in hospice. Dad and Mom decided that the feeding tube was the best choice. Dad is sad about that, but was encouraged by hearing Jodi's grandfather had one and did okay with it.
Unfortunately, Jodi and I were exploring the gift shop while the doctor dropped by to consult with my parents.
The new tube would be put in on Monday at the earliest.
Mom is weak, and her coughs do not seem very strong.
Mom is able with great difficulty to say words, but very unclearly.
Her breathing still seems labored.
Mom's tongue is very dry and coated. The nurses have tried to moisten her with a small sponge on a stick, but the taste is very bad to Mom.
She is getting more control of her arms. She was able to lift her hand to scratch her head today. She was also able to squeeze my finger firmly.
The hospital staff are taking good care of her. Everyone seems very nice., and they check on her and Dad quite frequently.
Mom was able to indicate that she was not in pain several times today.
She seems very tired. She also is not as fidgety as previous days.
Dad greatly appreciates all the prayers given on their behalf, and wanted me to be sure to say thank you.
From Dad: Second thoughts on having lots of visitors for Mom
From: harold abbey
i am sorry
i do not think sarah is stong enough to see a lot of people
i do not know what i was thinking
when she gets better she would like to see you all
please forgive me for being so stupid
she is still very week
thank you again and please keep praying for her as she still has a very long way to go
i do not know what i was thinking
hope i guess
thanks again
love
harold r abbey
From Dad: Fwd: sarah abbey
From: Harold Abbey
sarah abbey was moved from icu today to room number 465
she can have visitors
she has been getting messages back and forth by nodding her head yes or no
i thank you for your prayers
she is not out of the woods yet
she still needs all the prayers she can have as this is the first day
she could talk to us
the visiting hrs are 11am to 8pm
i am sure she would like to know that she is cared about
thank you for all you have done
god bless you all
love
harold r abbey
ps
i am sorry but i can not type
harold
Comment from Howard:
As evidenced by the above, Dad can indeed type enough to press keys on the keyboard, but it takes him a very long time. He has never typed well, and has gotten slower over the years.
sarah abbey was moved from icu today to room number 465
she can have visitors
she has been getting messages back and forth by nodding her head yes or no
i thank you for your prayers
she is not out of the woods yet
she still needs all the prayers she can have as this is the first day
she could talk to us
the visiting hrs are 11am to 8pm
i am sure she would like to know that she is cared about
thank you for all you have done
god bless you all
love
harold r abbey
ps
i am sorry but i can not type
harold
Comment from Howard:
As evidenced by the above, Dad can indeed type enough to press keys on the keyboard, but it takes him a very long time. He has never typed well, and has gotten slower over the years.
Mom very responsive.
Praise God for His healing power and mercy. Mom was moved today from ICU to room 465.
She was able to indicate to Jodi and me that Dad and cousin Sean had visited her earlier today. Her verbal yes and no were able to be distinguished, and she shook her head also. She tried to say more complex things but they could not be made out. She seemed to have a slight smile in her lips and eyes a couple times. She kept lifting her arms, but could not do what she desired. We could not figure out what she wanted. She is able to squeeze slightly with her hands. I actually worry now about when she gets a little better, that she might try to pull out tubes or get out of bed. Mom strongly agreed that she did not want to pull out the tubes, but while sleeping we do things sometimes we would not do when awake.
She told the nurse that she was not in any pain. Her body is too hot, so she has cold packs. Her blood pressure is also still troublesome, and she can not yet take oral medicine for it. She is breathing very heavily, and mostly through her mouth. They have oxygen by her nostrils, but her breathing still seems very laborious.
So very good progress and much less fear from here on. I expect it will be a long time healing, but I praise God for his healing power.
Stable
Nurse AM shift change report: uneventful night,
which is a good thing.
Prayers work. I praise God and thank you all.
which is a good thing.
Prayers work. I praise God and thank you all.
From Janet Blay, who visited Mom earlier today
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Oct 17, 2013 6:15 PM
Date: Oct 17, 2013 6:15 PM
Hello Howard
I thought I'd write a short note to let you know I went to visit your Mom earlier today. She was breathing on her own and looking around and moving her head a little bit but I don't think she comprehended anything. I held her hand and told her how much I appreciated you writing me to let me know what happened and also told her I called your Dad last night and we talked a while. I made sure she was covered up nice and warm before I left and told her I expected her to be tough and fight to get through this. We're all praying and ...
I thought I'd write a short note to let you know I went to visit your Mom earlier today. She was breathing on her own and looking around and moving her head a little bit but I don't think she comprehended anything. I held her hand and told her how much I appreciated you writing me to let me know what happened and also told her I called your Dad last night and we talked a while. I made sure she was covered up nice and warm before I left and told her I expected her to be tough and fight to get through this. We're all praying and ...
Janet
Mom resting, lung rattling slightly,
Dad is really scared.
Nurses seem calm, and attentive.
Breathing and blood pressure the main concerns.
I still think she looks much better than last time hospitalised, so I am hopeful.
Doctors at one point, when breathing and blood pressure were way too high wondered if she would make it. Now it seems like those areas are large concerns, but not immediate emergencies, at least not constantly.
She is often responding to voice now, by opening eyes.
More prayer is needed.
Mom in dangerous time
Good news: mom off breathing tube. Mom has opened up eyes a few times in response to voice .
Bad news: mom had to be medicated heavily when taken off breathing tube.
So as drugs wear off a risky time.
Bad news: mom had to be medicated heavily when taken off breathing tube.
So as drugs wear off a risky time.
Thanks for your prayers.
Mom still sleeping, but opened eyes once
Mom has had slight improvement today.
My father and Aunt Vera visited her today.
The breathing tube is still in, but turned down a bit to allow Mom to exercise her lungs some more. They also reduced the sedation some more.
They tried removing the ventilator, but it was on the fence if it would go smoothly. So it was decided to give her another day before proceeding.
So she is still on full ventilator support.
The first thing tomorrow they will try the same procedure again to take the tube out. One of her mineral levels were low, so since that is now under control the doctors have more hope of proceeding with less difficulty.
The neurologist feels like she will recover ok, but that it will be slow going.
They are also giving her a bit more solid nourishment according to my Dad.
The nurse pried open her eyes once to check the pupil response. After that, Mom opened her eyes on her own in response to people talking.
So for tonight, Mom is relatively comfortable under sedation again.
Thanks for the many e-mails of encouragement.
Mom still sleeping, slightly more responsive.
The hospital is trying to wean Mom off the sedation medicine that is keeping
her asleep. However, everytime they start, her blood pressure goes up.
They have reduced it some, and she is moving a bit more now.
When Dad talks to her, he is unsure if her movements are voluntary or
involuntary. It looks like she is trying to open her eyes sometimes.
her asleep. However, everytime they start, her blood pressure goes up.
They have reduced it some, and she is moving a bit more now.
When Dad talks to her, he is unsure if her movements are voluntary or
involuntary. It looks like she is trying to open her eyes sometimes.
Mom still stable, just sleeping
Mom seems to be in a holding pattern for now.
Cousin Sean and my Dad are visiting Mom right now.
Sean reports that the situation is same as yesterday, resting and slight fidgeting.
The neurologist visited this morning, but no report of his findings have been given yet.
Mom is still on a breathing tube, and still sedated quite a bit.
Dad is still rethinking the events of Saturday, wondering if he could have done better. He has been there since 1pm.
Visiting hours are 11 to 8pm.
Cousin Sean and my Dad are visiting Mom right now.
Sean reports that the situation is same as yesterday, resting and slight fidgeting.
The neurologist visited this morning, but no report of his findings have been given yet.
Mom is still on a breathing tube, and still sedated quite a bit.
Dad is still rethinking the events of Saturday, wondering if he could have done better. He has been there since 1pm.
Visiting hours are 11 to 8pm.
Sarah Abbey stable, and just sleeping, in hospital
My mom is stable, in Intensive Care at McLaren Hospital.
She looks much better than last year just after she had been admitted to the hospital.
She is sleeping, and slightly fidgety in her sleep, as is to be expected.
She is sleeping, and slightly fidgety in her sleep, as is to be expected.
From my Dad: Fwd: sarah abbey in hospital after seizure
From my Dad:
sarah abbey had a seizure saturday.
sarah abbey had a seizure saturday.
she was taken to mclaren hospital the old mt clemens general
she in icu-10 room isolation
they are trying to find out why she had the problem
she can not talk or tell us anything
only immediate family can visit
nurses phone number is 586-493-3294 to find out she is doing
please pray for her
gods will be done
thank you
harold abbey
Morning sickness remedy ideas
Jodi did some on-line research on morning sickness for someone we know currently suffering.
I do not believe everything one reads on web pages, so please take care with the below. I am tempted to call them old wive's tales, but I would not dare call Jodi old.
However, maybe something is interesting and something one would like to try anyway.
We tried to arrange them so each paragraph has the summary/item first, and then descriptions.
So you can read just the first sentences, and if any interest you, then read the whole paragraph.
In any case, I hope people with morning sickness feel better soon.
Regards,
Howard
I do not believe everything one reads on web pages, so please take care with the below. I am tempted to call them old wive's tales, but I would not dare call Jodi old.
However, maybe something is interesting and something one would like to try anyway.
We tried to arrange them so each paragraph has the summary/item first, and then descriptions.
So you can read just the first sentences, and if any interest you, then read the whole paragraph.
In any case, I hope people with morning sickness feel better soon.
Regards,
Howard
Method to import contacts from CardMunch to Google Contacts
The script below is my method of importing contacts from CardMunch to Google Contacts. It could be useful for any address book which imports VCF files.
It automates part of the work, but much still is manual.
CardMunch is an iOS app and service purchased by LinkedIn that digitizes pictures of business cards into an address book, with export (one by one) to iOS contacts, and to e-mail.
Since I am using Google Contacts, I want to automate the transfer as much as possible. I feel it is still easier than typing cards in by hand, although I am not confident of that.
It automates part of the work, but much still is manual.
CardMunch is an iOS app and service purchased by LinkedIn that digitizes pictures of business cards into an address book, with export (one by one) to iOS contacts, and to e-mail.
Since I am using Google Contacts, I want to automate the transfer as much as possible. I feel it is still easier than typing cards in by hand, although I am not confident of that.
Method to post code snippets on Blogger
Blogspot method used to post code blocks, courtesy of gt-ebuddy at
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/679189/formatting-code-snippets-for-blogging-on-blogger/8697421#8697421 :
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/679189/formatting-code-snippets-for-blogging-on-blogger/8697421#8697421 :
<pre style="font-family: Andale Mono, Lucida Console, Monaco, fixed, monospace;
color: #000000; background-color: #eee;
font-size: 12px; border: 1px dashed #999999;
line-height: 14px; padding: 5px;
overflow: auto; width: 100%">
<code style="color:#000000;word-wrap:normal;">
<<<<<<<YOUR CODE HERE>>>>>>>
</code>
</pre>
Muslim schools trying to increase enrollment by kidnapping.
Mission Network News article: College students save 19 kids from jihadist fate
Wow. I knew offering education was one way Muslim missionaries evangelized. I did not know that they have resorted to deceiving parents to get students.
Yet another reason to:
Pray for Muslim extremists to change.
Not support countries who support Muslim missionaries and schools, such as Saudi Arabia.
Not support gas prices which increases profits of OPEC.
Not drive a car.
To ride a bicycle for daily needs.
Sarah Abbey still doing well
Mom seems quite healthy now. No lasting effects from her time in the hospital.
She is a little slower walking than she would like, and Dad often chastises her for not using her walking cane.
Her main problem right now is winter cabin fever. She misses the events that previously got her out of the house and interacting with people.
Thanks to those who asked how she was doing.
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