“Daily Goals for Ella Marsh to accomplish”
Eat at least half of every meal.
Draw a picture.
Take medication.
Use the toilet at least once a day
“Long Term Goals”
Gain twenty pounds
Talk with Words not gestures.
Become famous artist
Use bathroom unassisted
Ella squirmed as the nurse finished with her vitals. “Looking good, kiddo.” Rose said as she wrote down the results of her blood pressure. “Breakfast will be here soon, but before that.” Ella gave her a pleading look, but Rose shook her head. “I know you don’t like it, but you need to start getting used to it. “
Ella could feel the tears starting to fill her eyes. She waved her head from side to side defiantly. Rose sighed and sat on the edge of Elle’s bed. “I wish you would tell me what’s going through your mind.” Ella shook her head again, letting the tears spill down her cheeks. “How can I help you if you don’t tell me what the problem is?”
Chair, Ella signed with her hands. She was starting to fidget more.
“I know you want the chair, but you need to start using the restroom.”