Better Day!

We are so happy that Cathy slept more peacefully last night. Her sodium levels are still low. Sodium regulates the heart beat and many other vital functions so it is important to get this balanced before any procedures can be done. The swelling on the left side of Cathy's face is MUCH better.
The Herzfeld/Eagans families are so strong! They are all staying positive which is so important to Cathy's recovery. When we were at the hospital Lenny read a beautiful poem to Cathy. The poem is titled, "A Woman of Valor". It is a Jewish custom for men to recite this poem/hymn at the end of the week, and thus to think about and be thankful for, all his wife has done for him and their family throughout the past week.
I want to share this poem with you:
An accomplished woman, who can find? Her value is far beyond pearls.
Her husband's heart relies on her and he shall lack no fortune.
She does him good and not evil, all the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax, and works with her hands willingly.
She is like the merchant ships, she brings her bread from afar.
She arises while it is still night, and gives food to her household and a portion to her maidservants.
She plans for a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She girds her loins in strength, and makes her arms strong.
She knows that her merchandise is good. Her candle does not go out at night.
She sets her hands to the distaff, and holds the spindle in her hands.
She extends her hands to the poor, and reaches out her hand to the needy.
She fears not for her household because of snow, because her whole household is warmly dressed.
She makes covers for herself, her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known at the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
She makes a cloak and sells it, and she delivers aprons to the merchant.
Strength and honor are her clothing, she smiles at the future.
She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the lesson of kindness is on her tongue.
She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise and praise her, her husband lauds her.
Many women have done worthily, but you surpass them all.
Charm is deceptive and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears God shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.
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Please keep up the positive thoughts and prayers! Love, Linda