She's Feeling Stronger!

Hello, everybody! Today is a gorgeous day. Would you just look at this beautiful fruit basket? It was sent by some wonderful friends from church! I mean to tell you that it was full! In fact, it was so full that neither of us could lift it. When we finally opened it last night, we couldn't believe all of the fruit it contained. Believe us, there were no fillers in here. It was solid fruit--grapefruit, oranges, bananas, pears, grapes, apples of every kind, a huge pineapple with a peach set on top. It was just a lovely thing to see. We thank you, our wonderful friends! A personal note will follow.

The patient is progressing unbelievably well. Now the danger is that she tries to do too much! I know that it is hard to stop doing the things that you do so automatically.

Today brings the physical therapist for another round of exercises. She has now gotten the angle up to 60 degrees! Astounding, isn't it?

When she changes the dressing later today, I will get another picture. The swelling is very minor. She has been excellent when it comes to icing that leg.

Her spirits remain elevated, and she is standing tall!

Ellen wants you all to know that she has received excellent, loving nursing care throughout this whole ordeal! (Sharon is writing this under duress as Ellen dictates!) If it weren't for Sharon, she would have had to go to a rehab unit. There are angels on this earth! Aww, that even makes me want to cry.

Until next time . . . ...