Judy was moved up to the 6th floor over the weekend! When I walked in to her rooom at about 11 am, she was up in the chair, wearing her own PJs (!), and drinking a jamba juice smoothie... now that's progress! Jude had just taken 4 vigorous laps, and did some standing exercises. She ate a hard boiled egg, about 1/3 cup of manderine oranges, and a few bites of chicken; I can tell that Judy is trying hard to eat a bit more every time (she raved over the quiche yesterday :)

Bonnie Frank, a RN who is managing the transition for Judy to go home... maybe as early as the end of this week. Bonnie will be looking into home health care, ect; I was very impressed. Dr. Danato came in while Bonnie was there; he was encouraged with Jude's progress, and was very stern with his direction to Judy... she must eat more, or he can not release her. Dr. Danato thinks that they may remove the chest drain tubes in a day or two.

Jude was up for 2 more laps before settling in bed to read the newspaper, and do her cross-word...by and large a very good morning/early afternoon today! Keep sending the great thoughts, and energy surges to Jude!

lisa h.