Emily is still resting. She has developed pneumonia in her right lung, so they have had to increase her sedation so that they can treat the pneumonia. Her doctors tell us that we need to get used to these kinds of set backs during this long, difficult recovery, but her neurosurgeon in particular seemed much more optimitistic yesterday (and I don't get the feeling they are naturally optimistic people). I'm holding on to that optimism right now.

Everyone has been absolutely wonderful. We want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, food, cards and flowers. I also want to thank everyone that is working so hard to help us make this less difficult for Emily's sister. We always knew how special Emily is - it's almost overwhelming to see how many others know it too.

Good Shepherd Catholic School (where Emily went to elementary and middle school) is planning a prayer service for her next Tuesday, April 10, at 2:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Good Shepherd Catholic Church is located at 7th Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Denver.

Barb