Feb. 28 Update

Nene has been in the hospital for a week now. She has improved sooo much from when she was admitted last Monday! They have raised her white blood count, gotten her infection under contro, rehydrated her, given her a couple of units of blood, and kept her pain under control. Not bad for a weeks work, huh?

She isn't feeling well today, though. Her tummy is distended and she is retaining fluid in her legs and feet. They did an XRay of her tummy today and will do a sonogram tomorrow....apparently she has a blockage of some sort. Will let you know once they determine the problem.

Her color is good though, and she is her same beautiful, joyful (most moments!), and loving self. She konks out when she gets pain meds so if you get there shortly after that she will probably want to talk but just can't stay awake.

Visitors??? Well it is safer now that her white count is up. You never know how she is feeling til you get there, but the family room is right next to her room so that is a good place to visit with Dick or Julie...whoever is staying with her...and they will give you good guidance about her ability to visit. She is soooo thankful for our love shown by cards, short visits, and most of all our prayers!

Love to all from Jeanine and Dick and their Joke of a Journalist!!!!