Sitting up and talking ... a little.

Visitors: Not at this time....just seeing family

Where she is at: Stanford Hospital

Wow! It was a pleasant surprise...but, yesterday afternoon, Mom actually sat up and she said a few words. I was shocked and relieved when Gary called to inform me of the great news.

She still does not want to see visitors, but, we let Teri and her daughter Lauren (Dad's nieces), visit. Lauren just got engaged and Mom got her an engagement present. (My attempt in getting Mom excited about a future event "to live for").

I got to the hospital minutes before Teri and Lauren and was able to show Mom the Precious Moments figurine and wrap it. I told Mom that she needed to tell Lauren it was for her....and she did. She always seems to smile when we talk about the wedding. If you want to see the figurine...click here: Magically Ever After

This morning is a different story...Mom is depressed again and does not want to go through with the transplant. She has gone back and forth about this decision. Mr. Kogura, from Nikaku in San Jose Japantown, and Mom had a nice visit last week. Mr. Kogura had one of the first liver transplants @ UCSF. I thought for sure Mom would go through with it after talking to him, but I think this last episode has depressed her.

Hopefully, she will change her mind again...the only problem is that the doctors see her indecision as not being dedicated to the transplant. She may jeopardize her listing. (The doctors may put her on "hold" or remove her entirely).

This weekend, my family brought Dad and Dean home to Salinas. We need to run errands and take care of some "farm business". Gary and Dave are staying with Mom @ Stanford. We'll bring Dad back to Stanford/Sunnyvale on Sunday.

Thank you for all of your comments and support...the family greatly appreciates your support.