Conners visit lifts spirits

Dear Family and Friends,

Joyce and Glen Conner came at 6:45 this evening for a very nice and helpful visit. Nan enjoyed seeing them so much and so did I. We have known them and their family for many years dating back to our time in Tracy. We moved to Tracy in 1976 and they were already there. Joyce is a very outstanding English teacher and Glen is a crisis counselor amoung other things. He works three different jobs and has helped thousands of people over the years. They once moved to the tri cities area in Washington and we helped them move. Then when they were able to move back to Tracy we helped them make the move back gladly. They are precious people and nan was so happy to get the chance to see them. They are pretty well tied to home since they care for both of their mothers, 86 and 90 years old who live with them.

This morning Critical Care Home Health called to say Nan's white count was elevated 13.7. So we called the doctors who decided that blood cultures and urine tests could be taken here at home avoiding a hospital stay. Terry is yet to come to our home tonight to collect the blood and urine and its 10:40 now. I may have to drive the samples back to the hospital, not sure yet about that. She has had a very long day.

When I went out this afternoon to see a property in Oakland Nan and Marilyn took the big step to wash nan's hair. By the time they were finished Nan was totally worn out but she is happy that her hair is clean and washed. It looks great. Thanks to Marilyn for her wonderful and tender help.

Now its time to rest and soon we will be doing just that. No more action in the colostomy bag this day but lots of times of pumping out fluids. I wish the blockage would just let go completely and I hope it will soon.

One of the photos tonight is the beautiful flat of tomatoes Joyce and Glen brought from their garden, also handground peanut butter, jams and jellies, fruits, what what a treasure they brought to us. Thanks so much.

We appreciate your love and prayers. Thank you so much. This afternoon I had to raid the recovery fund, we have been saving it up for special needs and to day such needs arose. Thank you for your gifts which helped a great deal today.

love to all

tim and nan and marilyn

PS Yes I am aware that there are two identical photos of Starr, just don't know how to take them out once they are in. Enjoy!