Merry Christmas!

Sherri continues to experience new progress and discover new challenges. Yesterday she used a walker to walk about 6 feet with the Occupational Therapist tracking closely along with her. During the evening hours, we played Uno, watched a church service online and then spent some time trying to get comfortable. Today she navigated her side of the room covering about 10 feet in total. This along with some prescribed exercise is enhancing her appetite while at the same time increasing the swelling in her left leg. It also means a few naps are much needed along the way!

This morning we continued our Christmas tradition by reading the Christmas story as found in Luke 2:1-20. Then we explored the contents of our stockings and had cinnamon buns for breakfast. Well, they were actually cinnamon bagel twists - but they fit the bill just fine. A good friend and work colleague of Sherri's joined us mid morning and in the early afternoon a sumptuous feast prepared by Mary and brought in by Fred enabled us to have a delectable Christmas dinner replete with pork loin, stuffing, mashed cauliflower, gravy, dinner rolls, applesauce, and carrots. Festive Christmas dinner china was also provided and we all enjoyed the meal immensely. Thank you Mary and Fred for so much you've done. Later in the afternoon, more family came by for a relaxed and very nice visit.

This evening we are settled in for a quiet evening. Sherri is back to her bed and mostly comfortable, with the CPM ever running.

It's been two weeks since Sherri's been here at U Mass Memorial (UMM). We've all become much more aware of those around us who have such great needs both here at UMM and in other places around the world. Some we know personally and others we've just heard their stories. Wendy and I are grateful on this Christmas night that there is One who came many years ago to relate and redeem those of us - indeed all of us - who are in great need.

Merry Christmas,

With love and so many thanks for your continued love and prayer support.

Steve