I spoke with Dara tonight and she gave me some good news. Last night, today, and earlier this week, the staff got her out of bed to stand up. She said that once she was helped out of bed, she stood on her own for a while. She feels that one day she'll be able to take some steps. She is feeling strong this week; last week she felt weak. We talked for twenty-five minutes, which is a long time, and she was mostly clear. We talked about our mother's would-be birthday tomorrow.
I know that when people have called her, they feel awkward because they cannot always understand her. Tell her to slow down and to speak more loudly. Speaking louder is good for her, and it helps her articulate better and speak more clearly. She is pleased with your calls, so don't feel funny that you can't always understand her. Just tell her, and do it when necessary. She won't get frustrated.
She is pleased with all the cards she has received, and she received a blanket as a gift from a Douglas friend. It has really lifted her spirits.
I'll just post her contact data again for informational purposes. If you plan to call her sometime in the future, please put the information in your phone or contact list so you have it for future reference.
424-251-4724
Dara Predmore
2017 250th Street
Lomita, CA 90717
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