Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

As for the integration with my two, it's coming along slowly but
surely. When I open the door and let the two groups mix, Sammy and
Spot usually "almost" touch noses in greeting, before one of the other
hiss and they back away. LB still seems to think Spot is evil
incarnate, and growls whenever Spot comes into the room. Spot seems to
be following the advise given here for me - Patience, patience,
patience. Spotty advances as close as it seems LB will allow, than
lays down and goes to sleep. When LB lets down her guard, Spot inches
a little closer. It really seems like Spot wants to make friends with
both my girls, if they'll give her a chance. And, it seems like my
girls are getting used to her - just want her to keep her distance.

The best thing is that Spot seems to be learning that she doesn't need
to chase the others from the food. She still watches whenever someone
else is eating, and occassionaly checks when they're done to make sure
there's still food in the bowl, but no longer chases anyone away.