Happy 2010

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry we weren't on top of writing posts over the holidays....it was a week filled with lots of family, thanks, snow, and most importantly Mom!

Every time I come home to see Mom for a few days I am amazed by her progress. I finally arrived in Gaylord on Mom's birthday, and for the first time she knew that I was Jenny (not Susan or Kelly-her sisters). It was the best gift ever! She usually knows that I'm one of her family members but this visit she was clearer on the fact that I was her daughter.

Everyday is filled with improvement-she can eat almost by herself-we just have to make sure she takes it slow! She likes listening to music-she loves to sing along and I'm amazed that she knows every word to every song on the radio.

On Christmas, all four of us kids and Ron-Mom's boyfriend-had coffee and presents with Mom, just like we normally would. Though is was strange spending Christmas morning at Tender Care-it was obvious that we made Mom happy as we celebrated the best part of Christmas-Family! Throughout the rest of the day, her sisters, brother, brother-in-law, and parents all visited to wish her a Merry Christmas.

Mom was strong enough to take a field trip on the 26th to her Mom and Dad's house to see the Christmas Tree and have a family breakfast. She was a little overwhelmed-but handled her first outing in eight months incredibly well!

With 2009 behind us, we are looking forward to Mom's road to recovery and her path home. She still enjoys a few visitor, but tires easily- so if you are looking to visit, we recommend that you limit the visit to 15 mins and come between the hours or 1-2 pm and 4-5 pm.

This past year has been one of the most difficult Mom and our family has endured, and I can not thank each and every one of you enough for your kindness, prayers and support.

Just like everything, there are good days and not so good days. Please continue to keep Mom in your thoughts and prayers!

Thank you-and may you and your loved ones 2010 be filled with everything your hearts desire!

With deepest gratitude-
Jen Nelson and the entire Nelson and Nelson-Snyder Families!