Mary Scovell

The biopsy planned for today was cancelled! The doctors seem to think that the problem with Mary's lungs has diminished. Mary's vital signs seem to be coming under control. The persistent pest of a temperature is generally below 100 and has not been medicated in any way since 6:00 AM. There was some concern regarding her kidneys and so steps were taken to keep the kidneys from having to work as hard as they have been. Mary spent most of the day today sleeping and most of the time it appeared to be a very deep sleep complete with snores attributed to a much more relaxed and easier breathing. All these signs point hopefully toward a complete recovery. Fr. Jim from St. Joe's came to see Mary today and Sue made the rounds of the hospital seeking out all the Chaplains assigned to Froedtert Hospital encouraging them to stop in and in turn encourage Mary. She is still in the ICU and is still very seriously ill. She cannot speak and is extremely weak. She still needs your concern, support, prayers, thoughts, and communications. She loves hearing from you even if sometimes it has to come through Sue. We're hoping that the few good signs are a signal of better things to come.

Thanks for everything,

Jack & Sue