Final Score (Round 1): Amy Jo 1, Tumzilla 0

Final update of the day:  Not surprisingly, Amy Jo was already cracking jokes almost as soon as she came into the  Neuro-Intensive care recovery room and we were finally able to see her.  Of course, she won't remember a darn thing she said, but it was comforting to see that the Amy Jo we all know and love was alive and kickin'.  We could only see her for about 5 minutes, but she recognized us, called us by name and promptly informed us that her mother planned to adopt us.  This was a big suprise to Lorena, but ever the good sport, she agreed to the adoption.  That made Amy very happy.  She told us that she hurt, and the nurses promptly gave her pain medication.  The care she is receiving seems to be wonderful.

Her entire head is swathed in bandages, and we could see the area where her skull had been opened because a little blood was leaking through the gauze.  Lorena plans to spend the night at the hospital tonight...a grueling sacrifice because there is nowhere for her to sleep!  She will be relegated to a straight chair for the evening until Amy gets out of intensive care and moved into what is called 'Progressive Care.'  Those rooms have fold down couches and are much more comfortable than intensive care.  Several of us offered to spend the night so she could go home and get some rest, but she wasn't having any of that.  Heather and I will head back tomorrow morning to sit with Amy for the day and give her mom what will be a much needed break.

Amy is feeling the positive energy and love from her friends, family and co-workers and that kindness and caring  is absolutely the best medicine for her.  More updates tomorrow as information becomes available to share.  Stay tuned...