Assessment Visit 7
2/14/11

    Again, out of excitement, Sidney pulled too hard on his leash and gave himself a coughing fit right before we entered the Avalon for our last visit. When we entered we saw Tom yet again waiting for his son to come and play Yahtzee. He seemed in particularly good sprits and talked to me for basically the first time. Also, waiting in the front hallway like usual was Mr. Tate, who has white hair and very thick legs. After meeting the two in the front I went to the recreation room where I met a small and frail black haired lady who kept telling me Sidney was “perty.” Sadly, however, I didn’t see Laura, so the other recreation director, Debbie, told me to go down the hallway. I was very apprehensive to go into rooms at first, but when one lady saw me and called me in I felt much better. I talked with her for a while and in the pauses she kept saying “OK, OK, OK.” Then I went down the hall and met my favorite person Alice and her grandson. Alice was actually in her bed this time, but she seemed fine as she mocked my gum chewing after her daughter and grandson left. I then went to see Mrs. Smith a badly bruised lady with thick glasses after watching Tom play Yahtzee. I enjoyed this trip a lot, but I felt a little bit sad as well. It was great to see all the people again, especially the ones who seemed to be getting better. However, I felt bad when someone would say I hope I see you again, while I knew that I wasn’t coming back. Don’t let that fool you though, it was a really great trip to StoneRidge and I put smiles on many faces.