HI from South Africa. Mark continues to do well. He had a bit more pain last night and didn’t sleep well, but he took some good naps during the day! They had him up and walking a couple of times. He will come home from the hospital on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile, I (Cathy) will go into the hospital for three days of traction to try and sort out a neck problem. It is NOT a pinched nerve; it appears to be a disk that has degenerated somewhat and is bulging, putting pressing on my neck. The traction is one hour on/one hour off for three days, and fortunately for me does not involve needles or IV’s. I will be able to get up and walk around during my hours “off” (although I will be on pretty heavy muscle relaxers so won’t try to do anything except maybe read!)Â I will be ready to come home on Sunday afternoon as well.

I also found out the pain in my other arm is caused by my shoulder, so I have an appointment with the shoulder specialist on Friday. We will just hope that’s not something serious!!!

So, next update will be Sunday evening or Monday morning. No news is good news!

Cathy