--MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009--

HELLO:: Today was another good day for Paula. She had a whole lot of visitors yesterday and appreciated every minute of it. Today I am glad to report was much of the same. The doctors have been trying to communicate from each of their standpoints so Paula can have the best care possible. They have decided to hold off on the TIPS procedure for a few days while they try to reduce the amount of fluid on her belly. She actually answered the phone for me today!!! I was definitely shocked.....I must say! She seemed to be her usual self (at least for the minute before her energy ran dry, lol) always thinking of others instead of herself. We all know that is PAULA... She is in good company tonight (as she has been for the last several nights she has been in the hospital) with Tracy keeping her in line. It has been incredible help to have volunteers for sleepovers to keep her in line at night. Hopefully with prayers she will eventually be strong enough to get to go home, but for now she feels comfortable with the care she is receiving from her family, doctors and the staff at the hospital. Keep the support coming as she will have her good days and bad days, as well as her family, and it will take all of the support she can get to help pull her through this tough time in her life. As always, hope for the best, shoot for the moon and land on the stars!! That is an incredible journey she and all of us try for every day. Good Night and don't forget to say your prayers for Paula and her family tonight, she definitely deserves them all. DON'T FORGET THE MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT, TUESDAY @ 7...HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU THERE.... ***RACHELE***