Hi Woosta Friends:
 
Well I was well pleased that Tami didn't go way back down today.....just a little bit. She didn't feel quite as good as yesterday, but at least the teeter-totter didn't go clear back down.  She said she felt like nausea was chasing her all day and she was trying to outrun it by eating regular and trying to out pace it.  After breakfast at 8:00 she came back up and slept for a couple of hours and then spent the rest of the time getting ready and eating again before we went to our other Dr. Appt to get help with her tubes and drains....(sounds like a plumbing issue.....welll it really is!)  We did really well there and the nurse said to me as Tami went into the bathroom,"It's a pleasure to work with someone so brave."  I thought that was a compliment from a nurse who has helped hundreds of patients with plumbing issues.  She was also excited to tell us all the places to go see in Mass and Vermont.  We didn't tell her that probably wouldn't happen, but her excitement made us think of the possibilities.  She has a sister in Utah that lives in Sandy and really thinks Utah is a wonderful place.
 
We've tried to think of things to help her heal faster, but we simply don't know what to do.....we even thought of keeping her flat down, except for eating in the kitchen, for 3 or 4 days to see if that would put stress off the bladder so it could heal faster.....we're just trying to do the best we can. 
 
We appreciate all those who care and love and send notes and just want her to get better.....surely the Lord has blessed her with many around her to send their love and concern......It certainly helps and lifts her spirits to fight on............
 
She has been craving Chinese food for a couple of days.....we've looked around but couldn't decide what to do...so finally tonight I went over about a mile away to a little corner Chinese place and got her some Kung Pau Chicken and Orange chicken and rice.  She said it was really good......(but I wish she could eat more.....when we were done the night manager said it looked like we hadn't eaten anything.)  Oh,well....more for tomorrow.  At least she was craving something instead of being sick......One giant step forward, I think.
 
Well, it's late and the bed is calling me.....so hug those around you and give thanks for the health and family you have today.
 
Love you
Judy