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


Hello, it's Rose, writing from Chicago. Sue normally travels here on these regular jaunts to have acupuncture treatments with Master Wang. I think she stayed home this weekend because she doesn't like being away from Den for three to four days. Chris and Shelly were hosting her yesterday and part of today. Margaret and Norman will call for her at the Extended Care Facility, and she will spend the night at their house tonight.

Tomorrow morning Den has an important appointment with his gastroenterologist. The physicians cautioned Sue in Dartmouth last month that Den's well-being would require a delicate balance. That surely has proven to be the case. He has good days and bad days, and the balance is difficult to maintain without the kind of intensive medical attention he was getting while in hospital. We are all hoping that the appointment tomorrow will result in some improvement.

It is very, very cold today here in Chicago, and very windy. Pete and Janet called this morning as they do frequently to check on all that is happening. They are off later in the week to Boise for the Holidays to spend them with Kelly and his two sons. Early in January they return to their southern home then will be making a six-week tour through Mexico and Belize. Nice! This evening they are going to Church with daughter Nancy and her family. Pete had talked yesterday with both Bernie and Joe.

I invite all our Dear Readers to post comments of any and all kinds here. Family news is always welcome and sometimes very hard to come by.