I haven't stopped praising The Lord for his mercy and his faithfulness to me and my family during the past few months, but even more so over the past week. It feels wonderful to be home instead of the hospital, and since I"be been here, I've gotten progressively stronger and better. The tube through my nose and into my stomach was removed today so I am able to talk and eat a little more than ice chips. All of you have been praying for me diligently, and I know that God has been bombarded with all of our petitions and has heard our pleas. I was able to go to church yesterday, and I really am back on the treadmill for short walks several times a day. The hospice staff assigned to me is outstanding and have checked on me several times a day and deal with all the medications and tubing that are administered through my port. Right now I am on very little pain medication. The most important thing for me now is to eat cautiously - small amounts of clear liquids and easy to digest foods. I'm starting to think jello is a gourmet dessert! It has not yet been determined if the blockage in my small intestine is still fully blocked, or only partially blocked, or by Divine intervention, completely unblocked. I am in no pain nor am I extremely hungry. I take a long nap every day and sleep exceptionally well all night. I am at peace about my current situation and realize how blessed I am to have one more "good" day. Please continue to pray for Bob, Sarah, and me as this has been a very stressful time. Sarah went out and bought a Christmas tree today to celebrate the fact that I'm still around, so our house smells wonderful and looks festive and bright. We are thinking of you and wishing you a glorious Christmas and a prosperous, healthy New Year!