May 7

Good morning!

The update today is that this is Denny's last day on morphine. Already everyone has noticed a marked difference in his mental clarity and communication skills. His dose of Keppra, the anti seizure medicine, has also been reduced, so I believe that is also a factor. Physically, he is still very weak, and he still prefers sleeping to anything else. Right now there are tentative plans for him to be transported to Mercy Medical in Oshkosh tomorrow, where he will begin an aggressive therapy program. It's a reasonable guess that he will be there about two weeks. Everything, however, is contingent on Dr. Richter giving the thumbs up that Denny is medically stable and ready for this type of work.

On another note, Amanda Lauer, who has organized the O-Team for the American Cancer Sole Burner, has asked me to inform everyone participating that the team picture will be taken at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday on the tennis courts at City Park. All of this will be a very big surprise to Den. He will be humbled to know there are so many people supporting him with his cancer battle. I, too, am humbled and moved by all of the ongoing support given by so many to us each day. God Bless you, one and all.

Love,
Carla