Lori's Nana Visit - A Home Run!

"The triumph of hope over experience." That accurately sums up Lori's recent visit with Nana.

Nana pandemic visits hadn't been too successful. After my visit  (see last post) and 2 not-so-great Cindy visits with Nana, I wasn't sure how Lori's July 2020 visit would turn out. But Lori was able to accomplish a 'home run' with a Nana outside, social distance visit. 

Lori was prepared. She had shirts with Nana on them for Ollie and Sid to wear, knowing that sight was the only communication. The boys had 'dance ribbons' and bubbles and their normal exuberance ready to entertain Nana. And entertain they did. Nana's smiles were proof of that. 
 

Lori and Sharon and Ollie and Sid

Ollie and Nana and Sharon and Sid

Sharon also joined the group and I'm sure Nana was happy to see her in person, albeit separated by a plexiglass booth. Sharon hadn't seen Nana since early March, just before the quarantine was put in place. 
 

Nana and Sharon

The staff gave Lori a clip board with paper and pen to help communicate with Nana. That gave Lori the idea that a dry erase board would be a good tool on the next visit. 

With the success of Lori's visit, I'm going to try again. We've scheduled a visit for Friday, August 14th. I don't have any lively young boys or dance ribbons or bubbles. I am bringing a dry erase board and lots of hope while crossing my fingers for a good experience.