Something to smile about

I've been asked for updates on my mom, so here goes:

She is doing great!

YAY!

I just talked to her for a new assessment on how she's doing after being seen by a home health nurse. She was in the hospital for almost three full days. Her sodium levels were brought back up, and she began eating again. It seems that they now think that one of her medications (for seizures) was sapping her sodium. She is now on a different kind of medication.

A month ago, my mom sounded weak, tired, groggy and sad on the phone. I tried to chalk it up to grieving. That was also around the time her meds were increased. So, I think I concur with the diagnosis.

Although she is still very sad and grieving, and admits that she blames herself in many ways for my father's death (although I definitely DO NOT), she sounds so much like her old self. I can't tell you how happy I am to hear my mom's normal voice again.

So, thank you for your thoughts/prayers/good vibes. I guess we caught a lucky break here.