Friday 14th July


Today, no news is good news! 

 I've never really liked that expression but it fits in this case, because this is the first day where nothing worryingly medical is going on. 

 Enmarie continues with antibiotics for endocarditis and oxygen for her recovering lungs. She's not strong but is in good spirits. 

 There will be news tomorrow as Enmarie's having the MRI scan that was supposed to happen today. It was delayed for some reason. 

 Until tomorrow! 

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