December 7

Hi,

Today we can report that Denny's right leg (the one with the biggest clots that was causing such terrible pain) has shown signs of improvement. I'm sure it's due to the walking around the house he did yesterday. The flip side, is that maybe all that walking caused additional weakness today, because he's been lightheaded every time he stands, so the walking today has been minimal.

After the Packer game he watched a movie with Ryan. Shannon and the kids came over to visit and I took advantage of the time to do some grocery shopping. In a little while Connor McKnight will come over to pick up all of the student papers that Den still has here. Our apologies to all of the seniors and the students in Creative Writing for the delay on these grades but we know you understand. In his short term as a sub for Mr. O., Connor has done an exceptional job in the classroom and has been an invaluable friend to his former teacher and coach. We both appreciate how much he has done to make this situation easier for Den.

Thanks to the seniors who came to shovel -- what a great surprise! And thanks to Pat and Dave Rudolf who brought Denny communion today. Thank you to all who have brought food and have offered help in any capacity. We are overwhelmed by your generosity and appreciate everything so very much.

Love to all,
Carla