Update from Little Lulu

I notice that Rick did not report on one of the significant events of last evening. In a rare moment of insanity, he pulled the chair out from under Dr. Becker. And the good doctor was just here to see Mother and talk to her about the chills she had. Dr. Becker didn't fall all the way to the floor; apparently he is fairly fit. He caught himself as he realized the chair was not there and stood back up. Boy, did the doc have a surprised look on his face for about 30 seconds! But he recovered quickly, and went right on to ask questions about Mother's little set-to.

This incident was a great source of merriment to all of the night staff, to whom nurse Josslyn told the whole story. Rick was mortified, of course. We all pretended he did it on purpose. Actually, he thought he was just moving the chair out of the way for the doctor, who rarely sits during his visit.

Dr. Becker did say he was going to stop praising mom's recovery, since after 2 nights of telling her how remarkable she was, she went and got the chills. But he clearly likes her, as do all the folks who work here. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Rick had made fast friends with the charge nurse, whom he calls Miss Good Springs, before my arrival, along with several other members of staff. Mother has been enjoying playing with her new toy this afternoon and now is having a good chat with Ethel. Hence my ability to get my hands on the toy and post this little story.