Yesterday I took some photos of Joy which are slightly out of focus. Since Joy is not wearing make-up, she would probably approve of them being out of focus. She was in bed and woke up in a pretty good mood, which happens when she sleeps well. Here's the first:
I've got a new computer which is my first Mac, a new camera, and a new blog, so bear with me. I'll try and improve on the quality as we go.
Here's the picture I spoke of in the last entry:
Joy is eating some solid foods and chewing aggressively. We are a bit apprehensive about feeding her solid food until we get another swallow test from the hospital, but she's eaten little bits of ground turkey, corn kernels off the cob, chopped up pesto and pasta, and a full one-egg omelet with cheese, which she ate with a fork by herself. We are looking forward to getting her off the feeding tube. She's walking a little better although she has days when her balance is off. Her cold is improving although she's still got a runny nose.
With each of these posts I'd like to thank someone who has been instrumental in helping Joy and me get through this. First I'd like to thank my mother Dorothy who has been praying for Joy and even has her entire church praying for Joy every Sunday. (Joy's name has been printed weekly in the program for each Sunday's service.) My mother has been sending cards and letters weekly and calls frequently. She adores Joy and we adore her. Thanks, Mom.
Please send me an email any time if you have questions or want to come for a visit. My dear cousin Andrea Atkins Boldt from San Antonio will be visiting in the next couple of weeks. My sister Meg D'Ullisse (who is a nurse) and her husband Frank visited several weeks ago. For a long time I didn't feel visitors would feel comfortable or that Joy would respond to them, but I think the time has come for people to visit when they can on occasion. Just give me a call or send an email letting me know.
Love to you all,
Doug
