A Smile and a Laugh for Christmas

That's from Cheryl and it was difficult for her to manage that today.

Looks like the line from feeling bad to good isn't too straight for her. Restless night, nausea returned and now the "chemical burns" are affecting her urinary tract as well. Also, her face is now peeling like a sunburn.

She still isn't able to eat as her mouth and throat are a tad worse today but she has been able to drink a little bit of a milk shake warmed to room temp.

Also, after thinking that just maybe she'd feel better to go home today, it turned out to be a hard pill to admit to herself that wasn't possible this morning.

The nurse gave her medicine for the nausea that makes her sleepy and right on the money, she's zonked and snoozing away this afternoon. I'll never complain about her snoring again. Well, I will but it won't really mean anything.

Sean visited this morning and is returning this evening. We watched the Simpson's Movie because she's been laughing at the clip with "Spider Pig" on TV, it got some chuckles from her. He also brought her a nice stuffed dog that one of the cats will fall in love with as soon as she takes it home.

Sitting here looking at the San Antonio downtown skyline this afternoon. Last time I remember just staring at that tower this long was in Basic Training, 1980. Aunt Wilma passed away and I was allowed to stay in the barracks for the afternoon. I stood on a chair to see out the window and that was all I could see from the angle was the tower. Like then I now realize, not liking the view too much today...

She will be able to cash in the Christmas rain check later this week for sure!

From the room with a view: Thanks to everyone for your prayers, thoughts, calls and cards.