Feb. 13th update

It is a beautiful sunny morning and our sleeping beauty has her eyes open...temporarily anyway! Lots of people ask how she is and whether she is in any pain. It is wonderful to say that she has no pain at all and her nausea is superbly managed. There are some moments when she is queasy but that is common with stomache cancer. Everyday is quite similar at this point with her being awake breifly for a few bites of porridge for breakfast and maybe a bit of a hot drink then back to rest/sleep mode. There are generally a few snack points happen in the day consisting of maybe a few crackers, maybe a popsicle, or sometimes just ice chips. Everyday is unique in the snack department but not much for quantity. The quantity side will continue to diminish, the sleep time will lengthen, and time here will get shorter. Lanita is very peaceful and does desire to go on and to be able to follow our dear ones that have already been carried away. She said that she had a pity party day when she heard of Keith Olsen going before her. We had called uncle Keith the day before he passed and though both her and Keith were not able to verbally communicate, both seemed to draw encouragement and strength just knowing each was on the line. We are so thankful that the Spirit doesn't need to communicate with words but is keenly felt. (Oh, and she says to mention...Her hair is growing! I will get a picture update for you soon.)