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[Friday, February 16, 2007] Sorry it took so long to post another update -- all those things I postponed to get this site together would wait no longer -- but I'm back ;) Shelsi was moved out of the ICU last night, onto the "unmonitored floor" in the Oncology Unit, which is HUGE! The day before, she underwent another MRI and the results indicated that her heart is out of danger! Thus the move to a new, brighter, friendlier, room. The attributes, as listed by Shelsi, are:
And, as Sheri pointed out: In her new room plants and flowers are allowed, but it's probably best to avoid these because of the potential for pollen, spores, fungus, and other such airborne agents since, as expected, Shelsi's white blood count is quite low and she is still suffering a bit from bronchial distress (gift cards or balloons are a nice alternative). She can, now, get up and walk around, which has brought cheer to both her and her mom. Last night, together, they both took a tour of the new floor. So, Shelsi is doing a LOT better (in fact she says she is "feeling great"), and though there is still a cough, she is much more comfortable and appears to be out of the darkest part of the woods. On another note, Eric (Shel's husband) went home to Camarillo on Wednesday to finish up construction that will accommodate Shelsi's convalescence when she is finally discharged (see Needs & Gratitude) and won't be back at Shelsi's side again until Saturday. Because of that, Sheri took the rest of the week off (from her job at SafeGuard) to be with Shelsi (so she wouldn't be alone) . Again, thank you ALL so much for your prayers and support -- it is really making a difference! Shelsi is currently at Cedars Sinai Medical Center at Los Angeles, in the South Tower, room #4903 [Shelsi still needs lots of rest, so it's probably wise to call before visiting] -- see Map or Directions --Steve 
Shelsi and her younger sister Kira |