Becoming bolder

Our trip to Dunedin has helped Mum to be more independent – and brave. She showered herself there and has continued to do so at home. This morning I hurriedly cancelled the showering help when Mum shot into the shower early (she can move fast). She even managed to wash her hair without help.

She is beginning to eat breakfast at the table again. Soon she will be getting it for herself.

Managing to take a few steps without the walker when fetching something a few steps away is giving her a sense of accomplishment: “Look at me!”

This afternoon I came home to find her doing the dishes.

This morning her eight-month course of daily calcium injections began. Let’s hope this will help her avoid any more bone disasters.

Here she is in Dunedin on Sunday with her second great-grandson who turns one this month.