Author Archives: Mary Ann Falk

Today, Arla had a barium swallow test to verify what types and textures of foods she can safely eat or drink on a regular basis.  The test involves the patient eating and drinking a variety of foods that have been coated or mixed … Continue reading →

Arla continues to progress.  Her facial expressions are becoming more like the Arla we know and love.  She is comprehending conversations and knows the names of people and those who visit her.  Tonight when Mary Ann said the name of … Continue reading →

Arla had a good day of therapy, but we are not sure who was more worn out…..Arla or Harold.  God is with us everyday.  He is providing for our needs and gives us the strength to more forward. Arla would … Continue reading →

It was a day for Harold and Arla to hang out together.  After 51 years of marriage, nothing is more enjoyable and good for the spirit than spending the day with your spouse.  With very little therapy going on during … Continue reading →

Arla’s rehab will be intense.  Today she was working non-stop, albeit at a slow pace, from 11 to 3.  Normally, she will start earlier than that.  We tell you this to encourage you to be aware of her rehab schedule … Continue reading →

Arla had two sessions of Occupational Therapy and two sessions of Physical Therapy today.  She is willing to work.  And even at this early stage, the work is hard.  So the working and real waiting begins.  She continues to show … Continue reading →

It is official.  Arla is now at the Rehab Hospital, located on the same campus as Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  After careful consideration by her doctors and therapists and a lot of hard work and progress from Arla, the … Continue reading →

There is a hymn we have heard and sung hundreds of times.  The words are posted below.  Just now, these words began moving in Mary Ann’s head, but the familiar words now have new meaning.  Today, Arla stood for a while with … Continue reading →