My Mom's Blog by Thoroughly Modern Millie

Monday, May 10, 2010

The Mother's Day Gift 2010

Millie is going in for hip surgery so her thoughtful son Steve brings her the perfect gift for Mother's Day.

Update 5/11/10 12:10 PM:

The surgery was successful and Millie now has a new hip!

Update 5/12/10 10:17 AM:

My mom has two lovely ladies helping her to get up an do therapy this morning.

Update 5/13/10 12:44 PM:

Good News. Moving to rehab tomorrow.

Update 5/16/10 9:28 AM:

First full day at rehab yesterday. My mom is up and walking without the expected pain. She's gone the the 'gym' and is doing all the excercises that the therapists have scheduled. After yesterday's workout, she had cake and lousy coffee. Everything can't be perfect. :-) There's a computer in the activity room so she can read all your comments. She loves reading them.

Update 5/16/10 7:18 PM:

Today we took a walk down the hall, into the elevator, and out to the garden deck. We brought in Dunkin' Donuts coffee as a treat!

Update 5/19/10 11:00 PM:

Update 5/26/10 11:00 PM:

Mom goes home tomorrow. She's doing great and has been taking notes, on paper, in a notebook. She told me that writing is a lot easier with a computer.

Here she is walking down the hall in her scrubs:

Thanks for all your comments.

posted by Steve Garfield @ 6:25 PM | Permalink | I LOVE COMMENTS >>

Comments:

Steve's gift makes a nice change from an orchid corsage and a trip out for brunch!

It will come in very handy quite soon and I'm glad he was so thoughtful!

# posted by

Peggy : 1:50 AM

@Peggy We went out for a nice brunch too!

# posted by

Steve Garfield : 3:26 AM

That is both thoughtful and useful! Am thinking of you and sending all my good thoughts for your surgery, Millie.

# posted by

Claude : 4:22 AM

Steve, your mother is a gem! You owe here a gem of a necklace after this surgery and such a practical gift. I nursed my mother-in-law through hip surgery recovery and we also used a bear bell attached to her bed covers because you need to help her in the middle of the night to use your useful gift!

# posted by

Tabor : 6:43 AM

A thoughtful gift from a very thoughtful son. You will find it a great help after the surgery. I'll be wishing you the best thoughts doing this surgery!

# posted by

momma/mary : 12:06 PM

YA HOOOOOOOO FOR THE NEW HIP!!!

LISA COLLINS

# posted by

Anonymous : 2:44 PM

Hi Millie, I am so glad your operation is over and you sounded so good on the phone. I think you are a Wonder Woman! Use the toilet seat in the best of health. I am enrolling you in next years Marathon. Have an easy recovery! Love, Nanci

# posted by

Anonymous : 4:25 PM

Millie, I am so glad to know that your surgery was successful!! Hope you are home and able to use that new toilet seat very soon!

# posted by

kenju : 8:16 PM

Yaya, looking forward to reading posts from the new bionic Millie !!!

# posted by

Keith : 7:01 AM

I am SO pleased to hear you got through the surgery! I pray that you have no pain! Get well soon!

# posted by

Peggy : 10:49 AM

MILLIE, GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE UP AND AROUND. WE HAD NO FEAR THAT IT WOULD NOT GO THIS WAY. STAY WELL AND KEEP ON MOV'IN!!!!!!!

LISA AND RICH
XXOO

# posted by

Anonymous : 12:50 PM

I'm so glad the surgery was successful.

Millie, you will really appreciate that Mother's Day Gift when you get home. I have an elevated seat for my toilet, also, and still use it. Getting up from low chairs remains a problem for those of us with new hips.

Congratulations on joining the 'hippy' crowd.

# posted by

Darlene : 5:30 PM

ARE YOU KIDDING!!!! REHAB ALREADY!!!!! WAY TO GO MILLIE!!!!!!

LISA AND RICH

# posted by

Anonymous : 2:01 PM

it sounds like you are making very good progress, Millie. Keep up the good work. March in time.

Thanks for the updates on your Mom's progress, Steve. It is much appreciated.

Please let Millie know that I am thinking of her daily and knowing what she is going through.

# posted by

Darlene : 1:59 PM

Congratulations on your new hip and successful surgery.

# posted by

Chancy : 10:26 PM

MILLIE,
HOPE YOUR MOVE TO THE REHAB WENT SMOOTH. MOM CALLED YOUR ROOM BUT WAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REACH YOU. SHE WISHES YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY AND WILL TRY TO REACH YOU AGAIN.
SHE SENDS HUGS AND KISSES FROM DEL RAY!!!!! XXX OOO

LISA AND RICH

# posted by

Anonymous : 8:16 AM

Because you can read these comments, we will have to keep them sweet. :-)

I hope you're back at home real soon and I pray you never have a moment of pain.

# posted by

Peggy : 10:05 AM

Millie, sending my love. I'm following your progress on Steve's FaceBook. Saw you walk! And saw a photo of you with Steve's iPad. Looking forward to reading you soon!
Lots of love
Claude

# posted by

Claude : 5:28 PM

Millie, you are an inspiration and a joy. I can't log onto your blog without smiling. I am so glad your surgery went well & you are on the way to being BETTER than ever!
cowlady in NC

# posted by

Anonymous : 5:45 PM

De-lurking to wish you all the best with your surgery.

# posted by

Hattie : 1:06 PM

Can't wait to see you out on the dance floor this summer!

# posted by

Tabor : 2:36 AM

Fleur parmi les fleurs!
Which means a flower amongst flowers ;)

# posted by

Claude : 11:00 AM

Thanks for all your good wishes!!!

# posted by

mymomsblog.blogsopt.com : 1:35 PM

You look so happy in your photo I know that you are doing well. Keep up the good work.

# posted by

Darlene : 2:03 PM

LOVE YOUR PHOTO!!!!!! LETS SEE MORE!!!!!

LISA AND RICH

# posted by

Anonymous : 4:38 PM

Hi Millie,When you put on your dancing shoes, I want to be put on your dance card.
Keep up the good work. Love
Hal Leibowitz

# posted by

Anonymous : 1:45 PM

Lots of hugs and good thoughts that your recuperation continues speedily!
You are truly a wonderful woman.

# posted by

Colleen : 7:40 PM

Millie, good to know that you are going home tomorrow! Looking forward to your first blog!

# posted by

Claude : 1:30 PM

Hey, Millie, you are doing great. You are standing tall and I am proud of your fast recovery. I still lean over at times.

# posted by

Darlene : 6:12 PM

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR TRIP HOME. BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!!!!!!

LISA AND RICH

# posted by

Anonymous : 8:28 AM

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# posted by

Unknown : 8:30 PM

Millie,

I am so happy to read that you are recovering nicely and going home! You are an inspiration.

Peace!

# posted by

Barbara : 8:32 PM

By now you must be safely back home. I do hope things aren't too difficult and that you are not experiencing any pain. I think of you often and sending you all my best thoughts. Love
Claude

# posted by

Claude : 7:44 AM

Keep on truckin', Millie!

# posted by

Heidi : 11:42 AM

MILLIE, HOPE HOME IS WHAT YOU REMEMBERED IT TO BE. I'M SURE IT IS VERY COMFORTING!!!!! JUST A FYI FROM MOM, SHE WANTS YOU TO KNOW SHE IS GLAD YOU ARE HOME AND ON THE MEND. SHE HAS NOT CALLED YOU BECAUSE SHE IS VERY SICK WITH A BAD COLD AND HAS BEEN IN BED ALL WEEK, SHE WILL BE IN TOUCH VERRRRY SOON.
BE WELL
LOVE, LISA AND RICH

# posted by

Anonymous : 9:43 PM

Hi Millie, Just want you to know I think about you often and you make me LOL with your toilet seat video! Keep up the good work with your recovery. My only way of communicating is the computer and phone.
Love, Nanci

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