You can reach Sue at (314) 452-3685 or (314) 726-2032. You can write to her c/o Rose Holt, 905 Barnard College Lane, St. Louis, MO 63130


It's been a hectic 24 hours on Barnard College Lane. This morning Sue and Kim left for Manchester, NH, at 7:50 am. Aaron, who flew up to Manchester yesterday, will meet them at the airport, and they will drive to Lebanon, NH, where Den is in the Dartmouth University Hospital. Den was transferred by ambulance to this hospital, about one and one-half hours from Eliot Hospital where he was, last night.

What we know so far is that Den has internal bleeding. An endoscopic examination showed that veins to the liver are the source, and today he will have surgery to stop the bleeding. Much of the bleeding has already abated, but the danger is that it could start again. Aaron talked with the physician last night and gave us that bit of information. We should know more as the day unfolds.

Aaron said Den is groggy from medications and is in and out of sleep. He is still very sick.

Sue had physical therapy yesterday, accompanied by son Chris. This was her first since being so ill, and she has some catching up to do. She has returned to her regimen of exercise and treadmilling, but this new interruption will no doubt change that.

Mark and Karen stopped by last evening to show us Mark's new Lotus. It is one beautiful car! You have to sort of climb in it. Sue thought that as expensive as it was, Mark should have at least got an automatic transmission. It was dark, so we couldn't tell if it was equipped with dog hair. As a young man, Mark loved my old eight-cylinder Dodge Dart because he could (unbeknownst to me) 'pop wheelies' in it. Well, my plan is that should Mark EVER let me drive this one, it will be payback time, Big Time. From the looks of the thing, a beautiful yellow streak, this Lotus should be a great 'poppin wheelies' car.

Sue's phone has rung constantly. As we hear from her during this period, I will try to update this blog frequently to keep everyone informed.