EXCERPT FROM MASS EMAIL TO FRIENDS

“Rose's sweat test for cystic fibrosis today was NEGATIVE! That's a big load off our minds - now to the ongoing task of fattening her up.

The surgeon doesn't want to transplant her till she's at least 6 kilograms, preferably 7, even better if she's 8.

She's about 5.4 now, so she has a way to go, but last night took a 10 gram step towards her goal! She needs to do that every day.”