Today has been about the same. She has appeared to be a little more comfortable and resting better. Jason Franklin drove down today to see us and I think she was happy to see him. He talked to her for a while and she seemed to nod at him a few times and maybe even broke a smile once. I think she was relieved when he left though since the last time he visited her, in ICU, he almost threw up on her. Long story!

Jason came for lunch so I treated him to Gatti Town pizza and a few games. I think he had as much fun as Aidan. Since Jason isn't very skilled in the art of carney games we gave him a few of our tickets so he could buy some bubba teeth. We had a good time but more importantly I got to get out and laugh, cry and vent.

Dr. Young came by first thing this morning. She is Melisa's onchologist. We have loved her since our first consultation with her back in February. She has always been very optomistic about Melisa's recovery but, as well, she has always been very honest and straight forward. She has been telling me for the last couple weeks that Melisa and I would probably not make it to MD Anderson but that she would keep praying for a miracle too. I knew when she came over to give me Melisa's update and had tears in her eyes she knew Melisa didn't have very much time left. She told me it was pretty certain Melisa had days left rather than weeks but that she should remain fairly comfortable and pain free. I asked her if it would be possible for us to transport her back to OCH so all of you would have a chance to come visit and say goodbye. She said she would do everything possible to make that happen. So get ready Mel we are coming to see you, hopefully. Cindy Bigham your father was right about Dr. Young. She is one very special woman.

I'm sitting here looking at her and she is still so beautiful. Her insides are torn and ugly but outside she is as pretty as she's ever been.

I really do love every one of you.