MARCH 5, 2009 UPDATE

Mom is working on strengthening her legs so she can hoist herself up better, and walk for longer periods of time. She has had a physical therapist working with her. We found out why Mom is so tired: she's quite anemic, so will have a blood transfusion next Monday. Mom's eyes are actually improving. Her doctor said the cataracts have decreased, or whatever it is they do, so she doesn't need surgery. He is fitting her right glasses lens with a silicon prism overlay to clear up the double vision. She's already talking about quilting. We're all looking forward to Uncle Phil (Dad's brother) coming here from Sacramento. I might be telling secrets if I say that his one request is to uphold family tradition: the men go to Hooter's for a "meal."