Mom's physicians are trying a new plan. During the day she is off one of her sedatives (propofol). This will challenge her body to work harder on its own. Then during the night they resume this sedative to let her rest. During both times she continues on the IV pain medication (fentanyl).

She had a central line on the left (think of this as a big IV). This IV site was beginning to look infected so a new central line was started on the right.

Kimberly decided to stay until Friday. I will return to Idaho Falls that day. Curtis and Marina have been kind and generous to let us stay at their lovely home and all they ask is that I bring back a pound of anise seed from the Boise Co-op so Curtis can make some of his famous Biscotti. Curtis has been giving us a lot of family history--many stories that we never heard from Grandma Doty. This has been a real treat. Who knew that Uncle Donald invented the machine that makes tater tots and that his son Todd continues to manufacture the machine that make tots and the hash browns you get at fast food restaurants.

Curtis' sister Carol has been quite attentive to us as well. She checks in nearly every day. We are grateful to be related to the Loosli clan--or better said, we are glad to be Loosli related. Finally it seems that Stuart's son has discovered what happened to Ulrich Loosli's long lost brother. He went to Chile. There is evidently a thriving Loosli clan still living there.

Bob's children have also been great. Anita took great care of Bob while he was in Pocatello and has visited Ann Marie in Idaho Falls. Jonathon and his family spent three days visiting. Marketta (I hope I spelled this correctly) will come tomorrow to take Bob to Orem so he can take care of some business and get some clothes. I think either Katya or Dimitri will bring him back on Saturday.

Lastly, my sister tells be that the Stake Presidency and high counsel from the BYU First Stake called tonight. They sang to mom. We appreciate all the kind thoughts and prayers.