June 30th

Today is Jessica's 16th birthday. We made a quick trip to the hospital to see Angela. She's looking good (color wise) but she's very depressed about the restrictions of the hospital.

Earlier today she was told she could have some water (something she's been asking for for awhile now). Mom says she drank and loved it but later another Dr. came in and said that its dangerous for her to have water---and even ice! So now, Angela was very upset over the prospect (and probable reality) of not being able to drink for a few more weeks.

We're trying to think up things for her to do while she's in the hospital---but, being as she has very limited to no control over her body, even something as simple as cards becomes a headache.

If anyone has any ideas, please feel free to click on the comments link below and leave us a message!

Thanks!

PS. The trach makes it SO much easier to understand Angela. She doesn't (can't) talk but 95% of the time, we can read her lips! No more alphabet! Woo hoo!