I asked her if she enjoyed her visit with her sister Chris and she smiled and shook her head yes.  Told her that Dee wld be up at the end of the week and she nodded that she knew that.

When she was awake she appeared alert and wanted to talk.  Her bed had been moved to angle more toward the window, I asked her if she was able to see out the window, and was that the reason they shifted her bed.  She looked at me very puzzled, I asked her if she realized her bed was moved and she shook her head no.  Her TV was also turned off.  Before I left I asked her if she wanted the TV on and she said that she was tired of the TV, and to leave it off.

Marilyn’s stomach seemed very bloated this evening, her skin looked good.  Checked her ankles, she did have a dressing on her right ankle, I could not see any sores on her feet.

Left around 7.15 as it was staring to get a little dark outside.  She was fine when I left and said come back soon to see me.

Chris Roberts

We talked to Marilyn and she was very alert and talkative the whole time we where there. We let her know that Tanya’s surgery is scheduled for November 6th at St. Francis. I also told her about getting to see Dean & Katie and she smiled. She wanted to know how Daniel was doing with his football and we let him know that they had a rather rough game yesterday but they gave it their best. Marilyn did ask if she could be moved so we asked Sherri to please move her and she moved her and gave her a new container of food along with some Lori-tab to help comfort her before we left.

Thanks again for all your continued prayers and support! 

Her skin looked good, Marilyn said that she had her hair washed today as well.  I did check her ankles and the sores have healed up that were on her feet and legs.

Marilyn didn’t stay awake to long, she said that she was not hurting and felt OK.

Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts

Marilyn stayed awake the whole visit this evening and she didn’t want me to leave.  Told her that it was starting to get dark and I needed to get back on the road as it would be dark before I got home.  She asked me to get Sherri, reminded her that Sherri had gone home for the day and she would be back tomorrow.  Marilyn said send anyone in here then I need to be suctioned.  On the way out I asked a nurse if she could suction Marilyn.

Chris Roberts

I was able to read a card from both Margot and her sister Chris and I taped them up with the others. We visited for some time and she was awake most of most my visit. We even talked about the new Republican Ticket and that how amazing it was to watch God in his efforts to save our Nation. I let her know how awesome it was to see two people that are dedicated to saving our country and cleaning up the White house. I stayed and talked with Marilyn and the nurses today and made sure that she was comfortable before taking off.

Thanks again everyone for your continued love, prayers and support.

Marilyn said that she was hurting and needed a nurse, I asked her where she was hurting and she said all over. I got Michelle her nurse to come in.  Michelle told Marilyn that she just gave her some meds about 30 minutes ago and that she felt sure they should be kicking in by now. Marilyn said oh OK and closed her eyes and went to sleep.  I sat beside her for about another 15-20 minutes and then I left.

Chris Roberts

Was good to see her alert and talking.  Asked her how she was feeling and she said ok.  Wanted to know what was new with me.  We chatted for a while and I showed her some vacation pictures, she was having a hard time focusing on them.  Asked if she wanted her glasses on and she said no it’s OK.  Watered her flowers and brought them over so she could see them better.

All of a sudden Marilyn started calling out help me, told her I was right here and she said she was hurting bad.  I asked her where she was hurting and she said her stomach.  Her stomach was a little bloated this evening.  She kept calling out help and I told her would get the nurse.  Nurse came in and talked to Marilyn and said that she would get her some medicine for her stomach pain.  Which she did.   

Chris Roberts

Marilyn asked why her TV was off and I told her it was off when I came in, she asked me to put it on.  Channel surfing, came to a football game and she wanted to watch that.  She was not able to stay awake for very long, she kept falling to sleep.

Her skin looked good, and she did not seem bloated this evening.  Watered her flowers and brought them over so she could see them better, she said that she could smell them.

Chris Roberts

Howard is confident the overall care Marilyn receives from Inola is very good and definitely better than what she receives at St Francis. He suggested we ask Marilyn how she feels about her care and what she would like. He feels she is competent on most days to make these kind of decisions for herself. He also said they have pictures on file of the condition Marilyn left Inola for St Francis and then upon her return from St Francis to Inola. I haven’t seen the pictures but Howard stated he is confident they reflect the real story which is Marilyn returned from St Francis to Inola in worse condition then she left.

I could go on and on but bottom line Howard welcomes anyone to talk directly with Marilyn, come visit her at the facility and stay a while in observation of her care and/or call him personally anytime (918-543-8800). He would prefer you stop by Inola so Marilyn can have another visitor. I know he would sit aside some time for a visit with him while you are there. I would recommend calling him for an appointment although he and Pam both are generally very accessible.

Based on my personal observations and discussions I have had with many of the staff and nurse’s at Inola, I feel good about Marilyn’s home being in Inola. I also have an open mind and welcome anyone else’s observations and/or suggestions. Feel free to call me anytime.

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