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


This is the latest update from Sue and Kim from the hospital this morning:

Den has lost a lot of the use of his left arm and hand, and he has trouble finding words. Both are indicators of a possible second stroke. Two neurologists (Sue thought resident neurologists) came in today and told them Den will have an angiogram to assess the clot in the carotid artery, followed by surgery tomorrow if it is indicated. Sue pointed out that residents have a way of having their opinions reversed often, so she is waiting for the primary care physician to come in. That is the person who is making all the final decisions about Den's treatment and care.

Sue and Kim are staying in the hospital in a dormitory-like room set aside for patient families. They may have to vacate the room today. Sue wasn't sure yet.

Aaron has to fly home today so Sue and Kim will take him to Manchester, about an hour's drive from the hospital, to catch his flight. Then Sue and Kim will stop by the Holiday Inn in Manchester to pick up the things Den left there on Wednesday.

Tomorrow Kim has to come home. She and Sue (if Sue feels she can leave Den) will drive to Manchester. I am going there tomorrow and will arrive at 2:30 pm or so. Kim has a flight out of Manchester at 4:00 pm. Sue and I will return to the hospital.

These are the plans so far. Both Scott and Chris can come fill in later on if that is necessary. Right now, it is simply one day at a time.