Category Archives: Updates

Today, Arla was visited by 5 of her 8 grandchildren.  Her facial expressions clearly matched what she was thinking and feeling.  It was clear that she recognized the voice of each person as he or she entered the room and … Continue reading →

Forty-five years ago today, Arla was in the hospital.  She was giving birth to her oldest daughter Mary Ann.  Life intermingles with joys and sorrows.  Just like in childbirth, joy often comes with pain.  And the pain makes the joy … Continue reading →

Janeen (Arla’s middle child and youngest daughter) wrote on Facebook today,  “Mom has proven to be unpredictable in her recovery. She has been moved from the Critical ICU to the other side of the ICU unit. The initial stroke has … Continue reading →

For the past two days, Arla has been very alert.  It is clear to us that she can understand what we are saying.  She smiles at us and turns her head to be able to see who is talking to … Continue reading →