Day +5 - Downton Abbey Anyone?

Some improvements this afternoon!  Took a shower, sat in the chair for 20 minutes, ate vanilla pudding and an orange popsicle, watched Downton Abbey.  Nurse Emily drew us a diagram of the days and the blood counts and approximately when we should start seeing improvements--my mom is definitely still in the trough of the diagram but this afternoon was good.

One thing that we have all commented on about City of Hope (aside from the quality of care), is how literally everything is named after someone.  Even the elevators and the paths outside! (as Eoin put it on Instagram, #modonorsmoproblems)

One or two people have expressed curiosity about Kofi's whereabouts.  He's been a bit of a vagabond recently with stops at our house and David and Liz's (thank you!) and is currently residing with Bridget, Joe & Olive (and Charlie, Apple, and two other cats . . . I can't remember their names even though we just talked about this the other day).  I think it's safe to say that no one is as delighted with his presence as Olive--playing peekaboo, wearing his leash, and imitating his whining (photo & video credits to Bridget).

And, not to be outdone, I'll close with the obligatory Una pics (outfit credit to Uncle Eoin).