August 19th

Things are going pretty well at the Coble household. Mom is getting around pretty well, almost too well in fact. We continue to worry that she will not relax and take it easy. She wants to prove that she is well and is trying to do too much too soon. Her strength improves and her eating habits have been better as well. She is starting to add back a few pounds which makes us all happy to say the least.

Although she doesn't get around as well as she did prior to her hospitalization she is able to get out and do a few things. She visited Jan, got her nails done and is eager to do some shopping to get some clothes that fit better. She is running Dad ragged and we are trying to make arrangements to get him some time away to fish and take care of some personal errands. It has been a bit difficult to get specific times and schedules from the bevy of nurses and therapists appointments and I am going to try and get that all squared away today. They will tell us a day but not a time and with so many coming to the house we need to better organize.

Thanks to our many friends from St Stephens that have been provided tasty meals for Mom and Dad. We really appreciate all the love and support. Things are by no means back to normal but we are seeing progress and that is what we want. Mom will see her primary care physician this week and has appointments in Gainsville the first week of September and also on the 15th when we hope to get a better evaluation on the cocktail of medicines she is taking. She is still having some trouble sleeping and remains a bit restless throughout the day. She is getting better about using the walker but still needs to be oft reminded. Although we are taking it day by day she is hoping to feel up to returning to church Saturday night.

The rest of us are trying to resume our normal routines. It has been hardest on Dad. I don't think Superman himself could keep up with Mom's pace around the house. So far though she has done well and is adapting to the changes.

Hope to see you all soon. Thanks for everything. Much love!.