an "ellie lesson"

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Here is a super sweet e-mail my Dad wrote, which I am sharing without his permission (hope that is ok, Dad! I thought I'd let you help me write this blog.)

"I went to the dentist today and thought I would have to go back for extra work as I had been a bit tardy in dentist exams the past few years.  I got xrayed and cleaned and then was told I was all set and to come back in 6 months.  I said "I'm so happy" just as I have seen Ellie do.  I told the receptionist I was having to restrain myself so I would not break into a joyful dance.  What a great influence Ellie is.  Love dad"

and isn't that exactly how Ellie would want to spread her joy?  It just brightened my day to read it and I hope it brightens yours too.  Then, as Ellie says, we'll have "galloping happies". 

Ellie slept all night last night and her sodium is back in the normal range.  During physical and occupational therapy this morning Ellie was much more lucid than she has been in the last couple of days.  It was so amazing to have her "back".  We were physically moved to the oncology floor.  Alas, the lucidity did not last.  This afternoon, she is back to not knowing what she is doing or seeing.  Sort of in her own world, where she is back home playing with her books and peeling crayons.