Virgil, Bill and Solveig met with Beverly Rolfsrud's care providers at Knute Nelson Nursing Home in Alexandria this week. Californians Solveig and Bill Shearer stopped over on their way to Norway. Virgil Rolfsrud picked them up and chauffered them to Alexandria and back to the airport the next day.The best news is that mother is no longer in pain after the falls and breaks she suffered this spring.
The three were able to take mother to her detached townhome for a brief visit and look around. Mother loves the home she purchased six years ago in the senior neighborhood near her church in Alexandria. (In the photo above, she waves goodbye as Stan and Kathleen depart from a visit last Thanksgiving)
At age 87, we all hope she will be able to return there, but she still has a number of challenges to overcome. She'll need assistance for the foreseeable future, and VB & S were all over that as information was gathered and options considered.
The elimination of pain medication has done wonders for her. Her spirits are much improved, her voice is stronger and she keeps improving her mobility skills.
We're grateful for good people at the nursing home and we are grateful for your thoughts and prayers for our dear mother.
