Hi everyone,

I thought it was hot here in Florida, but this week, Pennsylvania has us beat. It is usually hot and very humid here, but our weather this week is hot, breezy and not muggy.

My cousin and her husband, Tanya and Brad Yost, flew down on saturday. It is so nice to see someone from home. They will be here for the week. It will make the time pass faster. I will probably go on some short day trips while they are here.

I'm starting to feel better. I'm still on some pain medication, and my energy level isn't up to par, but I can tell I'm getting stronger everyday. The kidney incision still has staples, and I'm still wearing the wound vac suction machine. Fluid is still coming out.

This week I have at least one appointment at the hospital every day. I'm expecting to be home by the end of July [I hope].

I miss every one terribly. Can't wait to see all of you.

I'm getting ready to go to the hospital. I will keep in touch. Thank you to everyone who sends news from home. I enjoy hereing from you about the simple things in your lives.

Joy