Things seem to be looking better. I printed out all the posts and emails and
sent them to Steven's mother, who took them to Michael.

Sarah

"Sarah, GOOD NEWS TONIGHT ABOUT MR. MIKE. They moved him into a step-down
room tonight and said he can get up to go to the bathroom if he calls for
assistance. He of course if still very weak but the pain is much less and his
color is much better. I didn't get to speak to the Doctor but Mike said that
he was pleased with how things were going. They kept the tube in the stomach
but clamped it off for 4 and a half hours and then pumped out anything left in
the stomach and it was a very little amount and he is now going to the bathroom
(on a bed pan first and now with assistance on his own.)

His feet and hands are still swollen so they continue to monitor and watch
carefully the heart. as soon as I know more in the next day or two I will let
you know. Mike was thrilled to read all your messages so thanks again."


For all those spouting jingoes about the need to go to war with Iraq now,
go down on the capital mall and look at the Vietnam Memorial."

--Senator Robert Byrd (True Patriot - West Virginia)