Yesterday afternoon, Richard sent his sisters shopping for gifts for the nurses. Laura and Debra prepared gift baskets for two of the nurses, and a wrapped a coffee thermos for another nurse. These three individuals have provided extraordinary care for Lisa throughout her hospitalization, and they have been extremely accommodating to our families. An example is that we’ve received their cooperation to bring Michael to visit Lisa every evening for an hour. He is placed on Lisa’s chest and snuggles up close and tight, just like you would expect of him and Lisa together.

Lisa remains in a coma. Laura told me this afternoon, she appears to be in a “sleep state,” in that she is more still as if resting. Laura made this observation based upon Lisa’s has decreased the frequency of opening her eyes. This is not a trend, I’m sure; I mention it because it is a very slow news day with respect to new information about Lisa.

Richard and Lisa’s parents, Carmen and Carl, and her brother, David are at the hospital with Lisa; as is Laura. Sherry is taking care of Michael with assistance from Tracy Miller. Sherry, Tracy and Michael are off to Costco’s baby stroller shopping this afternoon. Michael got a bath, shampoo, and a fresh change of cloths before they took off. I’d love to report that Michael loved his bath, but to be truthful he thoroughly exercised his lungs to the fullest capacity to protest the bath. Maybe he’s really a kitten… just kidding…

That’s it for now, if you have a question for any of us, please let me know.

Your prayers and well wishes have been and are sincerely meaningful to us all.

Michael
wintory@galesburg.net