From: Rob Gilmer <robgilmer1@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Subject: Telephone conversation with Barbara Ann on Tuesday.
BA and I spoke for nearly 30 minutes on the phone yesterday. It was a very positive, encouraging experience: she was very present, in what appeared to be full command of words, memory, etc.
She seemed to be accepting, with considerable grace, the change in her living situation -- comfortable with the temp digs and looking forward to the more permanent facility. She deftly negotiated getting pain meds and finding her headphones with staff personnel while she was on the phone with me, and did so with no anger or edge or confusion. She laughed a lot. We told silly jokes, made up even sillier phrases. We talked of angels and Spirit.
Though she's currently just minutes from Beau and the family, she allowed as how she missed them and was feeling somewhat isolated from family and friends, so regular calls are sure to be much appreciated and comforting to her.
I was more than pleasantly surprised at how strong BA's voice sounded and how present she was able to stay while talking to me. I'm sure she has many ups and downs, even during a single day, but yesterday in the mid afternoon, we shared an extended 'up' experience.
Love to all,
Rob
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