Saturday Morning

I apologize for the delay in getting news out to you...we truly covet your thoughts and prayers regarding Amanda at this time.

There has been an interference getting internet signal here on the floor and I haven't haven't been able to get onto the blog.

Yesterday was a difficult day, made wonderful only by two things...1) the arrival of Abigail and Caleb(siblings can be some great medicine), and 2) physical therapy finally allowed her to have a walker/wheelchair so that she could get up and out of the room for short periods of time.

We continue to battle the fever. The spikes continue to hit 103.5. Cultures still come back negative; however, the bottom portion of Amanda's lung still has not re-inflated. The risk of pneumonia is getting higher and higher.

Between fevers Amanda does well, she is developing her crossword puzzle skills (we sure could use your help Grandma Audrey!), and she is comfortable.

Amanda was happy to have Abby spend the night with her although their night was disrupted by a fever again. Caleb and I returned early this morning just as a bout of nausea was hitting. All is quiet again but we are watching.

The doctor will be in at some point this morning and hopefully there will be some good news for me to share. I would love that.

The four of us here on the 9th floor,

Us