Sue's friend, Liz, a long-time GMAC friend, has come through her heart surgery just fine. She had the surgery Thursday, spent a day in the ICU, and on Friday was able to walk some. We are much relieved and wish her and her family all the best in the new year.

Sue will have a day pass to spend some time at home with Jalen, Brayden, Shirley, and me today. Chris, Mr. Reliable, will help us with transporting Sue since she still can put no weight on her broken foot. [ X-rays on Wednesday showed she is healing nicely, but it is a slow process for a serious break.]

Yesterday, Suzanne Hollensbe and her two children picked up Jalen and Brayden. They all went to see Sue, and then went to the Hollensbe for playtime. Because of tornado warnings in the area, all the patients at St. Mary's Rehab were sitting in the halls as a precaution. Brayden and Josie got to toss a ball around with some of the patients in physical therapy. I called for the boys at the Hollensbe's before dinner. Later in the evening we paid Granny another visit where Brayden and Jalen took her for long spins in her wheelchair. We also took Sue photos of both boys for her wall.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!