"I Dig Dirt"

Eli loves dirt and diggers! A new parking lot is going in close to our house on Linfield College's campus and we make frequent visits to check out the progress. Last evening, Floyd and Eli spent at least an hour just hanging out over there - sitting in the seat of the digger, climbing on the rock pile, and just looking at the big machines. Of course, a good bath was much needed after that.

On another note, I just spoke with mom and it seems that her mouth issues are showing some improvement finally. Irene is spending time with her, as well as Lois spending nights with her. Blessings to all of them for caring for eachother.

Dad's nurse said that there were good results from an enema this afternoon which is very good news. They plan to do another xray series tomorrow to check the progress of the ileus in his bowel (a general term for a bowel that isn't functioning properly). In the meantime, he is taking small amounts of clear liquids by mouth, is getting IV nourishment, and still has low level discomfort.

Sure hoping things can be resolved soon for mom and dad!