I talked with the nursing home yesterday and they said they have seen a decline since the last meeting 3 months ago.  She weighs 74 pounds and doesn't talk much except she can still say "I love you too".  It was explained to me that she is coming to the part of Alzheimer's where the patient stops talking.

When I arrived last night and she finally saw me, she held out her left arm and said, g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g, which I think means good, good, good and we had a hug.  She is so tired by the end of the day and usually goes to bed about 6:30 or 7:00.

August 7, 2011

This last week Momma, Daddy & Megan (great granddaughter) were able to come up for a short visit and check on Grandma.  She didn't recognize Daddy or try to speak with him very much.  When Daddy spoke she would turn his direction to look for him though. 

Yesterday Grandma tried to speak a little but her speech was very slurred.  Her speaking abilities are limited and most days she doesn't try much.  Yesterday day she did have some very soft giggle sounds which was nice to hear. 

She is so incredibly tiny, it's very difficult to imagine it.  The CNA's tell me she is eating about half her meals, everything must be ground up or mashed now.  I'm getting concerned about her holding food in her mouth though.  I'm currently waiting to hear from the nursing home about her 3 month health care meeting.

Your continued prayers for the Lord's mercy in her life would be greatly appreciated.