Mom had a good day today. Her head CT showed no new bleeding so the subdural hematoma is stable. It will slowly resolve over time. The neurosurgeon was able to repair her two scalp lacerations (cuts) with staples. One was small over the top of her head and required only 3 staples. The other was on the back of her head and required about 20 staples.

She now has a feeding tube. It will be good for her to get the nutrition she needs to heal.

She required two more units of red blood cells today to correct some anemia. She is anemic due to blood loss from her lung and arm fractures.

Bob was discharged and arrived at mom's bedside around 1 or 2 o'clock this afternoon. He is getting around slowly due to a sore ankle. He is in a sling due to his shoulder injury. He has multiple cuts and abrasions (scrapes) on his head and hands. His spirits seem to be good. We were able to give both mom and Bob priesthood blessings today.

I have returned to Boise for a few days. Shawn and Bob are staying with Curtis and Marina Loosli who live just a short drive from the hospital. Kimberly will arrive tomorrow evening.

Carol Jensen again visited today as did Brian Loosli. Mel, Jayne (Loosli), Olivia and Annika Henderson visited on their way back to Colorado. Todd Loosli visited this evening.

Shawn received a call from the women who was first to arrive at the accident scene. Her name is Laurie Bolander. She is a former EMT and lives in Cedar City, Utah. She not only provided first aid but had the presence of mind to ask if there were any priesthood holders present. There were and they gave both mom and Bob blessings at the scene. We are grateful for her selfless service.

Overall, mom's condition has stabilized. We now need to wait for her body to heal the fractures, cuts, bruises and other injuries. Her orthopedic surgeon plans to repair her humerus (left upper arm) fracture on Friday 2/20. The ICU physician is encouraged by her progress and thinks we may be able to remove the breathing tube sometime next week.