[Magdalen] Update

[Jay Weigel]

Electrically controlled lift is a major blessing, especially for heavier
people or those less able to assist themselves, and even though the lift
itself is meant to save your back, Jim, you will find the electrically
controlled one will not only save your back but your shoulders.

signed,
one who knows

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 10:08 PM, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at att.net>
wrote:

> Monday afternoon, Marcy had an appointment with her psychiatrist, who kind
> of (with kid gloves) read her the riot act about the way she treats others,
> particularly the home care aides.  It seems to have had an effect as Marcy
> seems to be more intentional about the way she responds to them.  In
> addition, the doc increased her antidepressant dose to help control
> outbursts.  It seems to be working.
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> Also today, we had a visit with PT to help me refine my skills wi  th the
> Hoyer lift.  Part of that was to recommend we switch from a manual to
> electrically controlled lift.  Hospice Atlanta Center (operated by Visiting
> Nurse) has approved it and it will be delivered tomorrow.  This is all
> getting ready for the eventuality that this will be the primary mode for
> transferring Marcy as needed, including toileting, getting her into bed,
> etc.  It’s not happening now, but will before long.
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> Surprisingly (to me) is that Marcy is not resisting these measures, and
> that is a grace from my perspective.
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> Thanks everyone for your prayers. We’re having in there.
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> Thinking one can behave their way into heaven is an insult to the very
> foundation of salvation.
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> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net
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