Standing on her own

right arm

left arm

Lois is now doing much, much better! She had been using a transfer bench to enter and exit the shower. This allows the user to sit while showering. Today, Lois informed everyone Thomas that she didn't use the bench. She stood the entire time. Without a doubt this marks a huge leap forward. She was never able to stand like that in the shower without crying or some other situation. That is simply great news!

Around ten days ago, Lois noticed growing spots on her arms (reverse side of elbows; humorus-tibia fibia joint). The spots grew and were "hot". After a reluctant doctor's visit, the GP gave her some ointment, topical antibiotic. This really seems to have helped. Over two days her skin is now peeling, each layer underneath being healthier. The doctor theorized it was a particular type of infection and apparently the medicine chosen was right. At $30 per half ounce, it better be great!