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Mother Moved to Nursing and Convalesent Home San Louis Obispo Bob Re

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0604 - Summary/Objective
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060501 - Follow up ref SDS 23 0000. ref SDS 22 0000.
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0608 - Progress
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060901 - We received a letter ref DRT 1 0001 from Bob saying...
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060903 -    1.  Your mother is eating almost all of her meals with a few
060904 -        exceptions.  I don't believe she will ever come home.  In
060905 -        remembering the things she used to do and then see what she can
060906 -        do now tears my heart out. ref DRT 1 0001
060908 -         ..
060909 -    2.  You hear or read about other incidences like this but the
060910 -        impact of having it happen to someone you have spent years with
060911 -        hurts like hell, and you ask why?  You know the answer but
060912 -        logic and facts don't make the emotions go away.  She just
060913 -        seems to accept the situation and hopes she doesn't have to
060914 -        bear it to long. ref DRT 1 H35M
060916 -         ..
060917 -    3.  People give her encouragement but never answers with a hopeful
060918 -        response or she will just look at you and never say anything.
060919 -        ref DRT 1 H36K
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060922 -    4.  There are so many reminders of things she touched or did or
060923 -        moved or thought was cute, pretty or whatever. ref DRT 1 H36P
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060926 - Bob called this evening.
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060929 - He feels very disappointed that prospects for mother coming are slim,
060930 - as he discussed yesterday. ref SDS 23 TG6H  He said she has improved
060931 - since our visit to the hospital on 070106, ref SDS 15 0001, but not
060932 - enough for her to come home.  The doctors insist that she needs
060933 - continuing professional care.
060935 -  ..
060936 - Bob was glad that the doctors approved him driving mother to the
060937 - convalesent home in San Luis Obispo.  She was brought out in a wheel
060938 - chair, and assisted into the car.  When they arrived, a nurse or
060939 - orderly brought a wheel chair, and mother was taken to her room.  Bob
060940 - said that he really loved driving mother today, because it reminded of
060941 - the many, many trips they have taken together with him driving and
060942 - mother talking about things, complaining about his driving, and
060943 - pointing out interesting sights along the way.  Today's trip was not
060944 - like that.  Mother was very quiet; but Bob was grateful for the
060945 - opportunity to take another drive with just the two of them.
060947 -  ..
060948 - She is sharing a room with someone.  Bob feels good about the gounds,
060949 - facilities, and the staff so far.
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060952 - Mother has a telephone, but is really not able to handle moving to
060953 - pick up the telephone and concentrate enought to take calls.
060955 -  ..
060956 - Bob asked for a letter to mother.  He will read it next week.
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060958 -               Mission View Health Center
060959 -               1425 Woodside Drive #209B
060960 -               San Luis Obispo, CA  93401
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060963 - Submitted ref DIT 1 0001 to Mother at her new address in San Louis
060964 - Obispo.
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060966 -    1.  We are all relieved that you have come through a very perilous
060967 -        few weeks.  Nobody looks their best in the hospital, but,
060968 -        walking through the halls, it was easy to see you were the best
060969 -        looking patient. ref DIT 1 0001
060971 -         ..
060972 -    2.  It was wonderful to meet Robin's brother, Rick, and her friend
060973 -        JR.  Robin and Rick told us more about their early life.  I
060974 -        told them about their mom, Bev, living with us growing up.  I'm
060975 -        not sure we knew at that age that Beverly was your sister, and
060976 -        so she was actually our aunt.  We thought Bev was our big
060977 -        sister. ref DIT 1 MH5K
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060980 -    3.  Now of course, Robin has grown to become a beautiful woman of
060981 -        the world, and has been united with her long lost brother,
060982 -        thanks to you and Bob.  Your lifelong support for your
060983 -        children, despite difficult circumstances, demonstrates love
060984 -        and character that makes strong families.  This has been
060985 -        especially evident in the bonds with your mother, your
060986 -        daughters, Kathleen, and Steph, and of course Robin.
060987 -        ref DIT 1 RF4X
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060990 -    4.  Bob may have told you, that we had a great time visiting back
060991 -        at home and wished you were with us.  JR brought pizza, and Bob
060992 -        was the gracious host.  JR told us about his exciting career
060993 -        building a new business.  Rick talked about his music,
060994 -        including occassional gigs with top entertainers.  Robin and JR
060995 -        will join Rick and his lovely family at Big Bear for fun in the
060996 -        sun and snow.  I think this is planned for March.  Robin can
060997 -        give you more details. ref DIT 1 RF48
060999 -         ..
061000 -    5.  We were sorry to miss seeing Patty and Pablito.  I know Patty
061001 -        has made several trips to help Bob and Robin stand vigil during
061002 -        your care.  Bob says Patty did a good job rolling up her
061003 -        sleeves to help straighten up the house, which can get hectic
061004 -        with everyone focused on seeing you through.  Kathleen would be
061005 -        very proud that her daughter steps forward in time of need.
061006 -        Wasn't it wonderful to see Jerry, and his two children?  Bob
061007 -        told us how polite, and well mannered they are, making their
061008 -        grandmother proud of her youngest son.  Eddie and Kathy told us
061009 -        about their whirlwind trip to be at your bedside and wish you
061010 -        well. ref DIT 1 WY7H
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061013 -    6.  Maybe on a future trip we can all get together.  We'll work on
061014 -        that while you work on getting better.  With your move to San
061015 -        Louis Obispo, you can get care that builds your strength to
061016 -        match your beauty. ref DIT 1 MH81
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061019 -    7.  Millie is doing pretty well and sends her love.  She is
061020 -        changing treatment to get better.  We went to San Francisco
061021 -        today where a new team of doctors are giving Mil a new kind of
061022 -        treatment.  She appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
061023 -        ref DIT 1 MH87
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061026 -    8.  Bob has kept us posted on things.  You have had a roller
061027 -        coaster month with ups and downs.  We are grateful Bob is there
061028 -        for you, and we're glad that Thelma makes sure he gets daily
061029 -        exercise.  Bob says your support team there keeps you hopping
061030 -        with activities too, so I know you will be busy. ref DIT 1 RF74
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061033 -    9.  Well, mom I don't want to tire you out with a lot reading.
061034 -        ref DIT 1 BE77
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061037 -   10.  Hope you are feeling better soon. ref DIT 1 NN8G
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