My aunt Francine is in her new home.

[lucie]

I just wanted to say that we moved Francine last Friday afternoon. It was a big week for me last week and even the last few days. Alot of changes to be made--addresses to government, etc...concerning all her paperwork.

She cried in the last moments before we left, on Friday, but a few minutes before we left the caretaker lady gave her a new coloring book and coloring markers and she became very happy and came to show us at the door, just minutes before we left.

Then on Saturday, I thought about her alot and thought--should I call?....finally I didn't call, because I thought to myself I didn't want to be overly protective, I told myself--trust, Lucie, it will go well....

Well, imagine that the lady wanted to phone me, but didn't have my number---the educator had forgotten the papers concerning everything about Francine AND Francine happened to fall in the bathroom and hit her head and the lady took her to the hospital right away....they spent 10 am to 6 pm there---she got 3 stitches in the top of her head. She really wanted to contact me, but had no way to reach me, so I found out yesterday morning, when she was able to get hold of the educator at her office.

But there is no worries to have, Francine is alright.

We talked alot together and the new caretaker-told me Francine weighed 78 pounds.... I freaked out. She always had weighed around 85 pounds and I never noticed she had lost weight...I never see undressed and she is so thin so I never noticed...anyways, she will be seeing the Dr very soon, again and I will go to assist. She really needs to gain weight. The caregiver has already from the start feeding her very nourishing foods to make her gain weight.

Ah...there is so much I could say....too much for you all to read. It's alot of details...important details for Francine, but all I can say is that she is definitely in better hands right now.

Thanks for listening, it is comforting to share, because I have only Pierre to talk to about Francine. I don't say all to my parents not to worry them, especially my father.

[braided-rug]

I was wondering which day she was moving. Is she enjoying the change? Moving is such a big thing.

[Admin]

Oh Lucie, sending hugs to you. You can talk to us as much as you wish about Francine. I know you worry over her and I know it helps to discuss it. Of course, we all feel like Aunt Francine is family now as you speak so lovingly of her. We care. Please keep us posted.

Sorry to hear that she fell and had to have stitches. Glad that she is ok though. I hope they can get her to eat more so that she can put on weight.

Please know that you can write as much and as often regarding sweet Aunt Francine as you wish. We love to hear...

Hugs,

[lucie]

Ah thank-you Carolyn! (((hugs)))

Br, she is doing fairly well, considering she moved last friday and she also has changed center for her day activites. She did refuse to wash her hands before and after her lunch and rinse her food containers at the center and threw a spoon and towel on the floor and she was a little mad, but I am sure she will get into this routine everyday. Everyone does this and she has to start doing it too, or else the others will also start refusing doing it.

I went back last evening to bring her a pair of good slippers I bought last night. They cost 32 $ tax included but they were something like $45 before and they are sturdy and confortable and have a good grip underneath... hopefully she won't slip and fall again soon.

I've been there already 3 times since friday...I know it's alot, but I had things to bring to her...and I really think this time, it's going to be a very good place for her and hopefully it will be her home for a very long time.

I'll let you know how she is doing as I hear more in the futur. Thanks so much for all caring.

[Deed]

Aw Lucie, like Car said you can talk to us anytime about Aunt Francine, she is our Auntie too! ;D

I'm glad she is settling in but so sorry to hear that she fell and had stitches not to mention they couldn't get a hold of you. I can't even begin to think how scared she must have been.

You are a fabulous niece. {{{Lucie}}}

I hope they find something to help her put weight on soon. My dad drinks those drinks like Ensure, and tomorrow I will go find my recipe book from when I was on chemo and get some healthy but fattening recipes for you. Remind me if I forget.

[voodidit]

Lucie I'm glad to hear that Francine is in anice new place. I'm sure once she gets used to all the changes she will settle right in.

I'm glad she wasn't hurt any worse than she was by the fall also!

[beth2]

Hi, Lucie,

I've been AWOL so haven't read about your Aunt before, but I am catching up on mail so I am sure I will. I want to echo what everyone else has said - of COURSE you can come and unload here. Through you, we'll come to know your Aunt Francine.