Early afternoon

Nothing has changed and I am just waiting. I thought I'd answer or comment on questions I've been getting via email.

• Milt suggests its too bad "Dr. House" doesn't really exist and work at Stanford. Interestingly, last night in the middle of her loopiness, Mary said, "I sort of wish I'd see Dr House walk in because my case is just weird enough to cause him to be interested." That's how we know she is loopy, she does know better.
• Ingrid wants to know how she can help. As do Jim, Terry, Tom and many others. First, I want to thank all of your for your offers of help. You don't know how much Mary and I appreciate it. When we have a need, I will definitely ask. Thank you again. For example, last evening, our friend and neighbor Mary (MOR) fed the dogs near their normal dinner time (7PM). I didn't get home until 10PM.
• Of course, having Lara (Mary's daughter), Tim and Daniel for Easter weekend was a blessing. Lara did great service in the kitchen and everyone pitched in to help. Lara stayed a couple of extra days and that was greatly appreciated. I went down hard with a cold on Friday and have been keeping my distance from Mary since then. Lara arrived Friday, set up shop and made things work even though I was pretty much a lump most of the time she was here. Thank you!
• Scott and Riva both have recipies for chicken soup that we want to try. As we get closer to discharge, we'll ask them to fire up the stock pots!
• Father Patrick from St. John's sends his love, concern and prayers as do many friends such as Mary's farmer buddies, Steve, Mick, Joyce, Bernie and the rest of the gang. We've even recieved email from Graz in Bali and Tom in the Marshall Islands.
• Mary's sister, Reenie, purchased a one way ticket from Duluth to San Jose for Thursday this coming week. Between her tons of vacation and sick time, she is willing to pitch in for a long stay (if necessary) until Mary gets stronger.

Mary fell asleep with the pain and nausea meds, as expected. The nurse just stopped in and informed us that they do want to do ERCP #4. She agreed to ask a doctor to come in and give us the decision info as to why they want this ERCP. I'd hate to see Mary under anesthetic again if she doesn't need to do so.

Pat