4/16/2021 Big Milestone!
I’m happy to report good news! Earlier this week, my mother took her first few steps since her surgery! She did have medical staff there to support her but this is a huge sign of improvement! Just a few days before, I was able to visit her and she was able to lift her left leg while sitting, open and her close her hand, and rotate her wrist! She still has to regain the strength in her muscles that have suffered sever atrophy. To get her to this goal, her physical therapy has increased in intensity and frequency. Talking with her, she is ready and determined to do what it takes to come back home, be with her family and continue making art!! Thank you all for the continued support and prayers! A small plug: we are at The Mercado on Division Street in Chicago every weekend selling her art.…
3/17/21
Cuca has tested positive for the covid virus! The entire facility went on lockdown for 2 weeks when one patient was confirmed positive. I discovered this when they canceled the meetings I had scheduled with Cuca, including the one on her birthday. This week we were informed that she too now has tested positive and will now reset the counter of when she will be allowed visitors. This makes us very concerned as her health may not be at an optimal level yet. I have been able to speak with her and the nurses assisting her twice this week and so far she has only exhibited mild symptoms like a slight cough while her vitals remain stable. They are monitoring her closely. Very importantly, she continues to be in good spirits and her mental faculty seems more normal as time goes on. Please, continue to keep her in your prayers…