Granma Renewed

Where has this mother been? Karen and I stopped by Saturday morning to visit and were pleasantly surprised by a coherent, pleasant woman. My last several visists were nothing to cherish. We talked in her room for a while and she shared that she doesn't remember Dad's funeral, but knows she was there because she saw the pictures and the obituary. There still are the signs of dementia because she pointed to Annie's graduation photo and said that it was her sister's daughter. She seems so pleased by all the new features in her room: couch, chairs, bookcase, and most definitely pictures. She told us she wants to put all the pictures in a photo album so she can hold them on her lap.
We then took her outside and sat down by the road to watch the river, joggers and bikers stroll by on a beautiful day.
When Pat and Lyn came by she was surprised that Lyn has a new car, even though she has rode in it.
While we were getting her ready to go to Pat's house she showed off her old humor. While the attendant was taking her to the bathroom, she had a loud, wet bowel movement. While we were giving thumbs up in her main room, Mom blurts out "did that get on anyone". We all broke out laughing.
She also told us how much she enjoyed the food here. She also talked about her exercise and therapy program, so it seems she is adapting and participating. Where has this woman been for the last year?
I will continue to visit her regularly as I travel through Spokane.