Good afternoon, everyone.
Alice moved to Sakura House today. She is in room #1, which you might think would be near the front door--not so. It's the furthest down the hall. She has a lovely room with lots of natural light and a quilt with hydrangeas on it.
When we arrived at 1 pm or so, her name had already been put on the name-plate outside her door. What a nice touch to make us feel that it was her space, not just a bed that she is occupying. The nurses and volunteers were very warm and welcoming and we met more people than we could keep track of. There seems to be some levity with the official name tags: I saw Minnie Pearl and Dora the Explorer, complete with i.d. photos! I'll keep you posted on any other 'sightings.'
Doug quickly claimed the beautiful lazy-boy chair with the stand-up function (You know what I mean: It will help you to your feet, by rising up underneath you and lifting you to a standing position!) I think they may have to frisk Doug on the way out, if he gets used to it.
I'm sure that Alice will be sleeping most of today--you will remember that ambulance rides are not her favourite thing--but I'm sure she'll be up for short visits tomorrow. Remember to talk slowly with her and not to expect too much in the way of answers. She may have them, if it's a good moment.
She had a pretty challenging day yesterday--quite fatigued and was having trouble manoeuvring the fork and tea cup efficiently. She was in better shape this morning and seemed quite pleased to be at Sakura House. She watched us unpack her things and discuss placements for plants and flowers. She smiled when I put Isabel's guardian angel picture up where she could see it.
Hope you're all staying dry and warm this afternoon.
love, Robin.
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