Saturday, April 2, 2011 Special Edition

So many of you have inquired about my sister Elaine. I thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. She came home from the hospital on Sunday, March 27. Since then, her daughter-in-law Rachel has been staying with her. I talk with her on the days I have cell service. They have things set up so she can make coffee upstairs when she gets up allowing her to get cleaned up, hair fixed and make-up on before going downstairs. She and Rachel take two walks a day, weather permitting. She is taking a minimal amount of pain medication. When I talk with her, her voice is animated and strong. She is interested in telling me how she is doing and is equally interested in hearing about my travels. Both Rachel - a nurse, and Katherine, my roommate the wound care specialist think she is doing amazingly well. She gives me strength for every ride; surely her daily efforts exceed mine. She meets with the oncologist next week to set up a treatment plan. We are all so grateful for her healing, the wonderful care she is getting from her family, and her remarkable spirit.