1-12-2008 11:00am

Good morning, sorry it took so long to post a note but I just finished my first shower since arriving at the hospital. Its a little odd sitting in a chair and having help but I do feel so much better. My right arm is still hurting a fair amount but better than yesterday, I'm on the mend. Hoping to make a break and take a short wheelchair ride Sunday, we'll see how I feel.

Today's job is to start eating better before the dietician gets any tougher on me. I really have not had much of an appetite, It's a heck of a way to get a jump on my post holiday weight loss program. I'd really like a glass of wine.

I'm off to take a rest as the whole shower thing really tired me out. I'll send you all a note later today.

Thanks for your thoughts, Ed sitting here taking dictation from Marta.

P.S. I know Marta is feeling better, her ability to give orders is improving by the hour. Ed.