Day 12

Joanie's email: "joaniecarle "at" gmail.com

Joanie had a restful night and enjoyed a shower this morning. Because Joanie missed a haircut last week, I arranged with her stylist to come to Joanie and cut her hair. Some of you will understand how much better that will make Joanie feel about herself. I believe that it was her OT who was delighted to see the great progress Joanie has made over the past several days. She'd not seen Joanie since Friday because of the holiday. For Joanie, the best news is that she's off the "pureed" food she's been eating for the past week. That also means that she no longer has to drink "thickened" water. Did you even know that such a thing exists? (They have a concoction that you pour into liquids to thicken them up. As they've been evaluating her swallowing, they want to make sure she won't aspirate her food or drink). I've been afraid to try it, but she now knows that thickened water isn't so great.

We continue to be thankful for prayers, comments, cards, emails, etc. that encourage Joanie.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Rev. 21:4