June 11

Hello again to everyone,
Reports from the doctors this morning indicate that mom's lung x-rays are showing some improvement. She is getting rid of some of the liquid around them and it doesn't look like pnemonia at this point. Mom had a good day yesterday, lots of naps and a good 2 hour wakeful time when Pat and Dad came to visit and say good-bye to Laurel. She had the physical therapists come twice yesterday, which they will continue to do. This morning she was able to sit on the edge of the bed unassisted, but standing up was too difficult. She has been quite sleepy this morning and her nurse says that we should just let her sleep as much as she needs to, it is not a thing to worry about. Mom's breathing is comfortable and not labored. When she is awake she is coherent but very soft spoken. When Dr. Wallentine was looking at her feet and ankles to see if they were still as swollen as yesterday, she smiled a little bit and said "Aren't they cute." She does not need any blood transfusions today. Her counts have stayed good, but her neutriphils are still at .1 and being a little stubborn about increasing.

Have a great day, we will try to as well,
Valerie