24!!!

The 4:00 belly pressure reading was 24, down by 4 from last time. This is GREAT news so we hope that decrease continues. He is responding to us talking about different things he enjoys. We're letting him know how is garden is doing and that everyone out there is praying and asking about him.

If anyone would like to send cards that can be read to Rob, I have listed the address below.

UIHC-SICU
ATTN: ROBERT KENDALL
200 HAWKINS DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

And hopefully soon he'll be able to read and look at them himself.

http://www.mamashealth.com/pancreatitis.asp

The above link describes a little about pancreatitis and what it does to the body. Rob's was caused by his high triglyceride levels, not alcohol or gallstones like many cases are caused by. I think we all know that Rob would much rather spend a night at a buffet than at the bar. :) But you can bet your life savings that he'll be having some lifestyle changes now. We'll have to warn the Pizza Ranch so they can prepare for a decrease in business.

Otherwise, he's looking good and those baby steps are starting to add up to a good stride.

Kelly