Here's Mother holding baby Howard standing next to Grandma and Grandpa O'Malley in Harvard at their house on Sixth Street.
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Update #9 - Friday, August 21, 2009 - Imagine my surprise when I called Mother's hospital room a few minutes ago, and she answered the phone herself!! She sounded normal and chipper today. The physical therapist had been in a couple of times and had her walk in the room with the second time being a longer distance.

The knee doesn't really feel as painful as she thought it would. Sure, there's some discomfort but it hurt a lot BEFORE the operation, so now at least it's eventually going to feel much better. She has an amazing upbeat attitude.

Yesterday was a horrible day for her as we knew it would be. She still isn't hungry and is eating just enough to keep a small ferret alive. I could hear Grandpa in the background saying that she "needs to eat more." Okay, boss!

Everyone concerned with her hospital stay and her move to the rehab place have been absolutely wonderful. When she started going down the list of who had been there, it sounded like they have everything under control.

When they eventually move her to Tuskawilla, she'll take the trip in an ambulance. Apparently, they've discovered over the years that is the best way to move the patients. Makes sense.

Better go out and take care of business. More later. bye, djb