I hate that Dad was dirty! Just because they only get showers 2 times a week instead of 3 is no excuse! I think we need to get it on record that now 3 of you have witnessed him dirty! When did they start the iron? Is he getting the appetite stimulant regularly now? I was going to come today,but my tires need replacing so that's todays project! My plan is to come tomorrow now! Pat so glad the news from your visit is so positive! Margaret is so precious and so are Molli and Marty!Who would have thought that screaming crying would be music to a young mothers ears?!!! I can't wait to see her one of these days in person!! Ok off to spend way too much money on tires! The old Volvo is held together with duct tape but unfortunely duct tape does nothing for tires!! Love you all, Jamie

Oh an since Jeanie's computer has bitten the dust I'll say that she went to see dad today and he was soooooo sleepy he couldn't hold his eyes open. Jeanie talked to Margaret and she said he has days where he is so sleepy he doesn't want to get up. That makes me so sad because I do think you get so tired that you just want to go to sleep when the end of your life is close. I do think we won't have dad very many more months but I certainly could be wrong and hope I am! The speech lady wasn't in but she suppose to call Jeanie later today. Love, Judy

Pam yes the mammos hurt! I know Jeanie says that to me every time she has one which I think is way over due!! Isnt it Jeanie? I went several years without once one time and was scared to death then to go bit when I finally did it was fine and I promised myself I'd never go past a year and I haven't!! I had to go back for a closer exam with an ultrasound once too and that was scary! Leisa had the exact same thing though and even the same side as me!! Luckily they were both fine! Love to all, Judy

Thanks Pat for the update! So glad for good news! Wanda called me yesterday asking about Margaret. Said several people had asked her so I'll update them. They are praying for all of you. There are so many people praying!! I didn't make it to see Dad again this weekend & I hate it. I had my mammogram on Sat. & Cary came in also. Jeanie, I asked about the thyroid cover & she said they do have them & if you insist, they will give you one but they don't recommend them. They said they cover up tissue that needs to be seen in your exam so I chose not to have it. I'm telling you, the mammogram just about killed me this time. They hurt sooo much!! Do they you? I'm going for my annual physical Friday afternoon so Judy, I hope I'll get to see you this time. The pictures you posted on Facebook from Leisa's wedding are soooo cute! Love you girls, Pam

Pat your note about Margaret crying absolutely made my day!! What a blessing!! That is just the BEST news!!!! I'm so happy for them, you, Margaret and all of us that love you all! Keep us posted about the doctor visits! I'm planning on coming to Jeanie's to spend the night Thursday and go see Daddy on Friday. Come by to visit if you can! So glad for your good news and that you made it there and home safely! Love to all, Judy

Okay, we are home!  We had an awesome visit with Molli and Baby Margaret. Margaret is precious!  She has grown and changed in the 2 weeks since we've seen her.  The continuous feed has been much better than Molli anticipated but she will be glad to see it gone, too.  She goes to her neurologist tomorrow and we're anxious to hear what he says.  One big major change is that she now CRIES!!!  What a wonderful sound that's been.  It was funny - Molli bought one of those kangaroo pouches that you can carry them in and when she put Margaret in it, she screamed!  That was the loudest cry so far and it was LOUD!  I want to tell you how AWESOME the gift you gave them was!  That was so nice of you! Molli will be sending you some cards and pictures soon!  She and Marty were so appreciative of that!  It will definitely be put to good use for Baby Margaret.  They got their first hospital bill Sat. and it was $168,000.00!  Is that not ridiculous?  Lord, no wonder insurance is so high.
I know what you mean about Daddy being dirty.  I was very ugly to those lazy girls sitting there doing nothing.  I told them that that was not acceptable and that we expected him to be clean.  I was not about to do it myself!  I wanted to see how long it would take them to get up and it was at least 10 or 15 minutes.  I was livid by then!  It makes me so sad to think about him just sitting there by himself dirty! A complaint is definitely in order if it continues.
Okay, I'm off to wash a load of clothes and dry my hair!  I love you all and I am so thankful that Molli and I and Margaret have all of you!   pat

It's hard enough to think about dad there by himself and when you add dirty clothes it turns into major heartache for me! He has so little dignity left that dirty clothes pushes him over the top! That is SO not acceptable!!! Makes me physically sick!! We definitely need to keep tabs and a letter with formal complaint may definitely be in order! Love you all, Judy