2012 02 10 Friday February 10 -- late evening update

Post date: Feb 11, 2012 4:33:41 AM

It sounds like Martha had another very good day! Her granddaughter Tasha and husband Tim made it in, and so did church friend Pam. Both Tasha and Pam reported they had really good conversations and that she was sitting longer and she even walked a short distance (with two assistants). She spoke to Amanda by telephone, and later this evening Tasha spoke to her on the phone again! She seems eager to talk, so I am going to see if I can leave her cell phone with her. She is able to read and she has been watching a lot of television. It sounds like she may not have eaten quite as well today, though Pam was again available for two meals to provide assistance and encouragement.

Assuming she has no more medical setbacks it sounds like everything is being arranged for transport to Conway on Monday... the day we are expected to have sleet and snow, turning to rain!?! We will have to see how that turns out. :-P

Unfortunately Amanda had a not-so-good day, despite lots of bed-rest and medication. We do not know the cause of her trouble despite lots of tests, nor have we found an effective way to treat it. She predicts tomorrow will be better, however, as long as I get to bed soon so we can both sleep. Sounds like a plan! :-)

P.S.: If you need to write to me directly, try tommy(dot)trussell(at)gmail(dot)com