Morning, May 12

(e-mail from B. Parady)

Morning update. The storm last night was easily brought under control.

In the morning we saw increased swelling on her head, and were concerned. Dr Temes, the neurosurgeon, came by and gave some details. He was not concerned about the level of swelling. He does not think that a shunt is indicated since the fluid appears stable. There is no relationship between storms and fluid. He said that overall the storms will decrease over time. Certainly a relief to us. Getting the flap in will not relieve the storms, but will not aggravate them either. They plan tocontinue her drug cocktail at Helen Hayes or wherever she rehabs, and decrease the medication over time. The cocktail is to moderate the storms. Dr Temes said that he was the one responsible for bringing her here.

So all in all, things move along, slowly. Our prayers of thanks for Dr Temes, and the fine ysicians and nursing staff here.