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(4:12. Another bout of strong motion—head and torso sideways, left foot up in the air—crying out to me. I offered support, touching her right arm without interfering with motion. Now her right foot was definitely moving, the best yet. “It’s trying to get into the act,” I said.
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(4:30. After a cigarette Jane’s left foot began moving quite freely at the ankle in a new way. Then head and shoulders again, and more noises and heavy breathing. Left leg up, torso side to side—almost violent motions for my wife—excellent signs. Jane felt motions in her hips and right leg and stomach—I could see them. Her right leg, which hadn’t moved much, felt “hotter than hell inside.” Increased internal muscular activity and circulation, I said. “Now I’ve got that electric feeling in my toes—the one on my right foot next to the little toe prickles like crazy.” Another good sign.
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Now: A fond good afternoon.
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(But she did quite well when I turned her, and I massaged Oil of Olay into her hands and feet, legs and arms. The tray came [via Susie] even before I took my nap from 5:05 to 5:35. It was easy to put Jane back on her back. Once again she ate well—a most encouraging sign, because of the nourishment it bespoke. And I felt that now familiar but never-taken-for-granted hope and enthusiasm as I walked down the hall after leaving her at 7:05 PM. I’d read the prayer with her five minutes earlier.)