Mom has been at home for a little over two days now. She is doing a bit better in familiar environs, though it took her a bit to fully process the change. Mom has had many visitors, though it's far more manageable here than it was at the hospital because we can close off the door to her room and people can mingle in the living room area. Mom has 24/7 care right now -- an aide who can help her get comfortable and look after many of her needs. We've also been visited by nurses that are provided by the hospice and they have been very helpful too. Of course, Michelle and I also help look after Mom and we are concentrating our efforts on ensuring that she is as comfortable as possible.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention a few people by name. Ting, Michelle's best friend, has been like a second daughter to Mom. She has been incredibly helpful around the house and helping with Mom's care. Ting's daughter Zoe has brought Mom great joy. Michelle is Zoe's Godmother and she knows Mom as Shanti, her Fairy Godmother. Ting's extended family visited Mom in the hospital too -- the Lien's are very special people.
Kim had been a blessing for me. She has attended to my needs before I even knew that I had needs. She's also been great with Mom. Just tonight, she and her husband Nathan made a special trip to Chinatown to get Mom the bulgogi (Korean meat) that she was craving -- no mean feat either, when dealing with July 4th traffic. Mom really enjoyed the bulgogi, which just goes to show that, even in times of difficulty, the Pawlow appetite will not fail.
Many others have helped too: Margot, Maria and Wendy from Florida: John, who made 2 trips from Phoenix in a span of less than a week, and Anna Claudia, who changes her name as frequently as some people change their socks. There have been literally scores of people who have been helping out -- it's really been a fantastic thing to witness.
And I suppose that's one of the silver linings to this whole ordeal, that so many people have come together to show their love for Mom and to be there for our family. It's really been quite tremendous to see so many people showering us with so much love and affection. We are truly blessed.
I will try to send another update soon. On behalf of Mom and our entire family, we thank you for your kindness and your prayers.
Until next time...
Faithfully,
Corey
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