As I type this Melissa is sitting in a chair having some chicken noodle soup, although not as good as mom's. She is much more alert although does nap some. But who gets enough sleep in a hospital. They will have her walking this afternoon.

She has recieved 2 units of blood this morning. The doctor was not surprised that she needed the blood. After all she has been anemic for so long and she had major surgery.

She would enjoy visitors but no promises of how long she might stay awake. That will get better the longer she is out of surgery. She is also taking phone calls and will have her cell phone with her.