From Kaye, Wed., Jan 14th

It has been a very tough week for Will. He has had problems with his breathing from the pneumonia which kept him from walking very much, which slowed his recovery from surgery. In addition, the shortness of breath and 9 IVs caused him so much nervous agitation that he never slept more thann 1 or 2 hours at a time. Finally, yesterday they put him back in ICU to give him more assistance in his breathing. Last nite they inctubated and sedated him to give him more oxygen and rest. However, The doctor who performed the bronchosophy and suctioned his lungs this afternoon said his lungs were better than she expected from the xrays. The doctors told me they want him in ICU for 2-3 days to rest and breath easy, before he goes back to the floor. They warned me he would be weakened from being inactive in ICU and would need to rebuild his strength before leaving the hospital. So it looks like another week in the hospital.

I would never had made it if it were not for my kids. Willie was here for 4 days last weekend and Christy is flying in this Sat for 4 days. While Will is in ICU I am not staying overnite in the hospital, he is sedated and doesn't know whether I am there or not. The last time I remember being so tired was after childbirth. So I will take advantage and sleep in a real bed for a couple of nights.

Thanks for your cards and phone calls. I know you will understand if I do not get everyone called back right now. But I check Will's cell phone and tell him you called and he always smiles!