We get to the hospital early - before lunch - and the first thing you say is I am hungry - I go and get terraki chicken w/brown rice - and you all but eat every bite - ate some of your meatloaf, green beans - and of course all the salad - you were very tired, did not go to sleep but rested all day - we laughed so loud at your dad's snoring - that I can not beleive he did not wake up - we had to keep turning up the TV - but this did not bother him - I told you that everyone thought it was you snoring - but quickly you replyed - no way - they can hear me and you laughing and still his snoring - this is very true Lee - then we uncontrolably began laughing - I got up and walked across the room - pushed dad's shoulder and this did not even disturbe the "rythme" = we continued to laugh - talked awhile - then the noise just got on my nerves so - I kept on pushing him until his "eyes rolled"  - Mark and Emily came by and you were very excited - everyone is so surprised by how great you look and how great your mood is - David and Leighann came by - we all had a great visit - you just expressed how ready you were to leave - Dad walked back to the apt - and of  course we had to call him back - of course he came - looking at the two of you together - still makes me feel like I am looking at one - both of you are such great fighters - this is good - do not give up Lee - keep on working hard - you can not see how much you improve each and every day  - but you do know how blessed you are - as this can be seen in your eyes and smile each and every day - after you find out Issac is here  - it is fine for mom to leave  - sleep tight Lee - see you tomorrow - have someone call if we can come early - you smile and knod yes. . .love mom

PS while eating supper - dad was giving you some blackeyed peas and you told him - don't eat any - we just looked at you and then you said "Like you ate my sandwich" - we just laughed - as well as you. .