Kick Ball

Alma was not very happy to see me this morning when I brought in some pictures for her "life collage". The director (whom I love so much-she is really awesome!!!) took me back to the community room where the residents were playing kickball. Their version of kick ball was sitting in a circle and kicking a giant exercise ball to one another. I waved to her and she looked irritated as she kicked the ball really hard right at me. I kicked it back and went to sit down with her. I asked how she was doing and shesaid, "fine, but I'm not elderly like these people", as she proceeded to praise those around her for doing a "good job" kicking the ball. Next she made me put in writing that I would be back next Wednesday to get her. I did that and added my phone number and she put the paper in her pocket.

Susan (the director) shared with me on the way out that it is a good sign that she didn't just jump up when I came in but I feel like she's pretty angry with me right now (I can't blame her). She said Alma is doing really well and she doesn't usually get such a good reaction from residents who are so high functioning. Thus, I left feeling that she is in good hands and will be well cared for. I did hear from a couple of her friends that are going to go and visit her while she is there. I think that will help a lot.

I probably will wait until she gets back and acclimated before I post anything. Hopefully, her time there will be fairly uneventful and I can just report that she had a great time.