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


Kim left for St. Louis today after seeing Den this morning. Den was on his way to have his ultrasound. Later in the day his physician called me here in Chicago to tell me the ultrasound showed that his shunt is working fine. The swelling, his back-up of fluids, is part of the symptoms of his condition. The treatment is difficult because there is a need to keep Den's blood pressure up to insure adequate flow of blood to the brain while medication for the swelling tends to lower the blood pressure. It's a delicate balance to maintain.

Rose and I met with Den's colleague, Ron, today in Chicago. Ron is going to have one of the company executives in England, where Den's company is headquartered, call me on Wednesday morning to review company policy and answer any questions I have about benefits as well as give him a detailed report on Den's condition and prognosis. Of course, noone really can see far into the future. The crystal ball is extremely dark right now.

Rose and I will return to New Hampshire tomorrow. Shirley will go to St. Louis where Chris will call for her at the airport. We all agree that a 'cab' ride with Chris is like a shot of medicine. And the young man is extremely responsive to the needs of us three old ladies. Chris will fly to New Hampshire on Thursday to be with me since Rose has to return to St. Louis. We don't yet know when Den will be able to transfer to a St. Louis facility for physical rehabilitation. Perhaps tomorrow we'll learn more about that schedule.

Today Den was moved from the neurological critical care unit to a more 'normal' hospital setting. His room number now is 151.