October 26

I was finally feeling well enough to be able to visit Judy today. Judy ate three bites of a tuna sandwich today, her first solid food since October 6. After gorging herself on hospital tuna, she ate 4 chunks of hospital pears. Haley and Audrey reported that Judy had an evening meal of 2 tsp mashed potatoes and for the "piece d' resistance", she guzzled half a cup of Orange Boost. I know that I jest, but eating solid food in any amount is another positive sign. Judy was also out of bed for three walks today. She is going a few more steps with each stroll. As you can imagine, each stroll takes a lot of her energy. She follows each stroll with a long rest. In other news, the amount of fluid draining from her abdomen is abating - another positive sign.