Sept. 18 - Thursday

Joel had a better day today. His feet and legs are still terribly swollen but his jaundice is subsiding. He felt more like talking today. In fact, he was using my cell phone and I couldn't get him to stop talking long enough to use it myself. He is still very weak, but hopefully he will be able to walk some tomorrow. He is beginning to eat just a little, mostly yogurt and still says nothing has any taste. We are now past the 2 week point, which we hope is the halfway mark. He is no longer bleeding but still has gastric problems. His doctors say he is right where he should be in the treatment period and say that the swelling and gastric problems will ease up with time. He has received over 250 cards. We have taped about 150 on his walls and I have at least another 100 + that we cannot find room for. He is reading every one and really is encouraged by your many prayers and concern. Keep praying.