Rosemary went in to see Isobel at mid-day. She observed the carer feed Isobel virtually all of her lunch. She had also eaten breakfast. After lunch Rosemary read to Isobel from her book and believed that although Isobel had her eyes shut she was listening. She did open her eyes again after a while and still had her eyes open when Rosemary left, although staring blankly not focused on anything.

I went in to see Isobel at a quarter past five. Isobel was very soundly asleep when I arrived. Tea arrived shortly after and I woke Isobel without any difficulty. She ate the main course very easily. She became tired while eating dessert and we took a rather long rest during which Isobel dozed but was not fully asleep. She finished the dessert slowly. We chatted for another few minutes when she had finished, Isobel was able able to make a few rather unclear yes/no responses. She confirmed she did not have any pain. She indicated very clearly that after a drink she would like some more of The Hobbit read to her. Isobel drank a beaker of fruit juice moderately easily - there were some problems with the teeth being clenched, this tends to happen when she is tired.

I washed Isobel's face and dealt with the plants. I took the cyclamen home yesterday, it had flowered well despite the tropical conditions in Isobel's room but collapsed after and needed resuscitation in a cooler environment. The miniature daffodils had finished flowering early last week and have been recovering in the porch at home. The hyacinths have finished flowering but seem to like the window sill environment and make a nice splash of green in the room. The Guzmannia, which arrived only a day or so after Isobel, is still thriving. I read to Isobel from The Hobbit. We only got through a couple of pages before Isobel fell asleep. I was happier with Isobels condition today. She was fast asleep when I came home at half past seven.