Hilary continues to make progress, even if it is a little slow (not like her!). She has to have another operation in the next few days, and then should begin serious recovery.
Gail has asked that you keep writing messages to her, sending cards and letters, and generally giving John something he can read to her.
The cards received are amazing... dozens and dozens. Something like this certainly makes people show how much they think of you! She'll be kept very busy reading them and, in some cases, getting back in touch with old friends, who had lost touch.