Janet, Judith, and listmembers, This is the latest message from Fred: Saturday morning early, Barbara developed a temp about 101, and they did blood work and a portable chest x-ray. She now has a minor case of pneumonia. A small one was spotted on the X-ray. Her temp was normal as of 9PM Sat. She was sleeping well. She still is not eating and Sat. she couldn't sit up or move much at all. She continues to speak of a dry and tight throat. Well, that is the update. Does anyone have ideas. Fred Krebs I've been forwarding all your list messages to Fred, in case some weren't sent directly to him. Janet, I also wrote to Fred this morning suggesting that he try contacting their Kansas City support group for assistance. When I spoke to Barb Friday night she said she thought at first she could write a book chapter about the last 2 weeks, but now she thinks it will be a least "a book and a half." Please continue to send him any suggestions and especially words of encouragement. Fred's email is [log in to unmask]