Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. Jacque has given me the best gift ever.  His stomach is working and all the tubes are out.  He was evaluated today for rehab and the therapist decided he was not strong enough yet to be moved to the floor.  The good news is that he sat in a special therapy chair for one hour and had no blood pressure problems.  Dr.  Freedman's nurse practitioner came by and told us we were through with plama pheresis but we would do 4 days of IVIG.  She also said while he was taking these treatments no children or sick people--colds, etc.  Jacque's immune system would be weak for a few days.  He is really doing so much better. His voice is just about normal.  Wouldn't you know that would be the first part that would come back!!!! Ha Ha.

The Pink Ladies deliver the mail here.  Two different ladies came today to meet Jacque.  They said that they had never had anyone get as much mail as he has received.  They wanted to meet this famous man.  I know he has over 150 cards.  To all his old highschool classmates--thanks so much--I know Helen has informed you all --He has really enjoyed all your cards and lettters.  Learohn--the pictures were priceless and the comments had Jacque laughing out loud. I have come to realize too how blessed we are to live in such  a small town like Winnfield--a place where everyone knows everybody.

I want to let everyone know how blessed we are to have such a loving family--all the Derrs and Spataforas have been so supportive.  Their care, concern and love have been fantastic. Our little church family, our neighbors, friends, and Jacque's office staff--and our puppy keepers--Vicki and David--everyone--we thank you so much for all your help. Keep the prayers coming--We will continue to work hard to get home soon.  Love--Laure :)