These came from Chris this morning:

Hello,

If folks are in the area and want to visit Dad, that would be wonderful. There are a few things you should know if you do want to visit. First off, he has periods where all he does is sleep. It is luck of the draw on his state. He has moments of comprehension, but these quickly dissolve. Still, he is making jokes and pulling memories out of the ol' memory bank. He's got plenty of both in reserve. They may be moving Dad back to the nursing home, so you may want to send any cards there rather than the hospital. I have no idea how soon that will be yet.

He is physically unable to answer the phone. A nurse brings the phone to him to speak to Mom, but that is a hard thing to ask them to do on a regular basis. Also, due to this and other infections he has or has had, you are required to wear a gown and gloves to go into the room. Please check in with the nurse in charge before going in. That said, the staff at the hospital is wonderful and warm. I have yet to encounter a single person there from doctors down that didn't meet that standard.

So here's the info:
Centegra Hospital
4201 West Medical Center Drive
McHenry, IL
(815) 344-5000

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks to all.
Chris

AND, TA-DA!:

And in the shuffle, this announcement never made it to press. Many of you know the details. For those that don't:
Art and Carol have a new grand-daughter (Daisy Snow.) With all that is going on, she hasn't met them yet. Can't wait for that day.
She was born June 21 at 11:18PM. She was 8lbs 9oz and just shy of 21 inches. Mom and baby are doing great, and she's already putting on weight. Another cute and wonderful little girl. For those with a scorecard, that makes grand-baby number 5 for this branch of the Thieme clan.

She will be good medicine for them both, as well as their other granddaughters.

kat