I woke Mom up very early, although she wan’t really very interested in waking up.  She did open her eyes a few times and look at me, with a regard that said something like, “leave me alone, I’ve only had three and a half weeks of sleep!”. 

Yesterday we found her on a “regular” nursing unit, where most of the neuro patients go after the ICU.  She didn’t need the intensive ICU care that was available in the Neuro-ICU, although the nursing on the “floor” is equally outstanding. She was somewhat more awake during the day, occasionally appearing to acknowledge that there was some activity around her. Pam has brought a boombox and some CDs, and we put on Mozart piano concertos for Mom to listen to.

We are still hoping to move to Evanston tomorrow.  There will be activity behind the scenes today, as the Mather prepares to receive her, and arrangements for her transportation are made. Within 36 hours should should be tucked into the Life Center.

I know that there are many, many people who are looking forward to seeing her back at home. It will be an adjustment for her, but also for all of her friends.  You definitely will miss the snappy repartee, and I am sure that she will as well.