Responding to More Verbal Commands

It's been a wonderful 24 hours for Mom. She clearly understands verbal instruction, and responds to a larger grouping of verbal commands. When her sedation is reduced, she will do all the following if she is asked:

• Wiggle your left foot. Wiggle your right foot (that she remembers left from right is amazing to me).
• Lift your head.
• Nod your head.
• Show two fingers.
• Raise your hand.
• Raise your elbow.
• Move your elbow up beside your head.
• Lift your leg.

It's unlikely that she is able to put a person's history together with their face or their voice. She does, however, recognize familiar voices. She will sometimes turn toward the person speaking, open her eyes, and smile at them.

It's been a wonderful 24 hours. Blessed.

Also, the outpouring of support and love for Mom has been wonderful and moving. I'm trying to keep a record of it, and to keep all the notes and cards, so she can see the record, and read through all the notes and cards when she is able. You all are wonderful. I will speak for her, and thank you very, very much.