A Sunday worth the traffic!

Hey All,

Mia and I not clearly thinking went to see Suzie on one of the worst travel days of the year. However, once we finally got to Suzie's room I think both of us forgot about that traffic when we saw the big smile she had on her face. Betty being the wonderful friend she is purchased a flat screen for Suzie. Well let me just say she has become a couch potato already. Through most of our visit Suzie ate a lot, (as did I) watched TV, made me move the TV closer, to the right, then the left and then had me explain the remote to her until she could turn the TV on and off herself and change the channels. What a channel surfer she is. The TV has a DVD player so bring movies on your next visit if you can. Suzie is requesting movies that were on Broadway. She also would like some t-shirts because she is baking in that room and would love some seafood. (Mia and I promised to bring seafood on new years day for her)

A lot of you have been asking what to do with Suzie during visits. Below are just a few things we have been learning along the way, which might help your visits:

1. Bring things for her to do. She likes to keep herself active even if it is for 5 minutes... so don’t be afraid to do things with her. There are puzzles in the closet and coloring books by the window.

2. Lotion our girl up face and all she loves it and needs it because that room is so dry.

3. She loves the radio. actually she likes the Madonna CDS. Suzie knows the words to every song which she will sing with you if you want. We have tried other music but the girl likes her Madonna so we just stick with that.


4. Try to ask questions that are not yes or no answers. But don’t finish her sentences for her. (We read this. We are not that smart☺))

Sometimes she needs a few tries and we just keep telling her to say what ever comes to her head and if it comes out wrong not to worry about it. She seems to keep silent because she knows what is coming out sometimes is not what she is thinking.

4. We heard flash cards with words or pictures are good but we have not tried that yet.

We had a long talk with Mrs. Lee who is the mother of Suzie’s roommate and also keeping an eye on our girl. She also agrees Suzie needs many friends to come visit her. She seems not to talk much when family is around so friends are good for her to talk , laugh and all that good stuff. So please go see her. It is so good for her and her progress. That's the update this week hope some of this helps your visit I know it helps mine…