Yay for these baby steps! I am so happy that she has smiled at you and was able to say something. So glad she has such a wonderful advocate in you. I see ageism everywhere in health care. It seems to start once a patient hits 80. At 83 my grandfather (who was remarkably healthy and took no medication) was told he needed a coronary bypass. He was in Florida at the time and there was no one around to advocate for him. Turned out there was nothing wrong with his heart at all--what he actually needed was a gallbladder removal. Once the gallbladder was out he was fine and ended up living to 104 with no medical issues. Keep doing what you're doing. And I agree, your Mom sounds like a pretty amazing lady!

I'm so glad she is improving Jojo! Hang in there and take care of you too.

Thinking of you and your family, Jo. Sending all my best wishes as your mother continues to heal.

So glad to read this update, and that you and your family have hope.

Thanks for the good news and optimistic update on your amazing mom, jojo.

Have you taken her some piano music to listen to, if just very briefly. Perhaps avoid overstimulation. One thing that made my aged moyher smile in appreciation was a new extremely soft Champion (tm) fleece jacket. It was as soft a a kitten.

Your father is a remarkable man. And you are awarded ”Best Daughter in the World” medal of appreciation.

I'm checking for updates and reading along JoJo - all while holding you in my heart. I know these are hard times for you, I lost my own mother at almost 94 just 18 months ago. I don't think I ran into obstacles with her care though, I'd been her medical POA and to every single appointment with her for years. You're doing a remarkable job, just please remember to take care of yourself. When she's more recovered, she would not want to find you completely depleted. Hugs to you....

I wish i had great—even good— news to share, but I do not. Mom has taken a turn for the worse and is now on a ventilator. I know—it doesn’t look good but as Emily Dickinson said:

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul ”

I will not give up hope.

Who will join me on my perch?

Oh jojo I am sorry for this set back I continue to hold you all in my thoughts

Perched here right alongside you, Jo. There is always hope. Hugs.

Make room on the perch…😘

On the perch.

On the perch with you, Jojo. ❤️

Extending a wing….

Your perch may bend from the weight of those wanting to help hold you up. Bend not break. HOPE. and much love.

So sorry, Jo. Another one on the perch.

Bringing HOPE to the perch with you.

Count me on the perch with hope and prayers.

Squeezing in… ❤️

Add me to your perch please! Adding my hope for a better tomorrow and after.

Hugs, Jojo.

jojoco - I am remaining hopeful.

I'll join your perch or grab my own and pull up beside, but I also remain hopeful that she just needs a litte assistance and rest to allow her to heal.

In the spirit of Houzz. Yes, of course, we are all here and more are joining. 💕

Perfect, Mtn.

And that it’s a circle is so approprate. We are all here encircling you with our concern and caring thoughts.

Adding a wing!

Perched here with you and sharing hope for her healing.

I'm here and hopeful too.

Thinking of you.

You have a whole lot of people perching with you.....

My heart aches for you. These roller coaster rides are gut-wrenching.

Thank you for keeping us posted.

Another soul on the perch. Thinking of you and your dad, and saying a prayer for your mother.

Perching with you and your family 💗

Perching here too - I'm so sorry to hear your mum isn't doing as well today 😥

Thinking of you today and hoping for healing.

Praying for the best 🙏🏻

Perching & praying, for your mother and whole family.

JoJo, you are your moms strong branch and we are all fluttering around you in support and prayers.

Thinking of your mom and family .

Sending you and your family healing thoughts today.

Jojo, keeping your mom in my prayers. I hope today is better.

Oh Jojo, I am perched here with all your other feathered friends....and yes, hope prevails....(((((((hugs))))))

Keeping the faith.

JoJo My thoughts are with you and your family. Huge cyber hugs flying their way to your mom and you.

I’m so sorry to read this latest update. I’m joing in on your perch with support and care.

Keeping your family in my prayers and sending healing thoughts.

Joining the perch. 🫂🦜