It's been a busy week...

I was temporarily disconnected from much of the routine of life over the past week as we've been planted in Harborview Hospital in Seattle for the first of two surguries for Jamie. As the youngest in the clan - at eleven - she's actually found much to enjoy from this multi-day stay since she is now the absolute center of attention for a large group of people. She's now to the point in her recovery where she really enjoys being surrounded by so many people. I suspect, when she returns home on Monday, she'll expect this "Queen Jamie" treatment to continue. And, for a while, I expect it will. We're just very glad that things have turned out so well for her. Part 2 of this is scheduled for the end of February.

Suzanne has refused to budge from the hospital throughout this so I've been relegated to life of bacherlood and zookeeper. This solo existence requires that, among other things, I deal with all the poo generated by the collection of animals at home. I have to say, I was unaware of just how much poo can come from three cats, a dog and a guinea pig. Among other things, this is a reason I'll be happy to have Jamie and Suzanne back home.

To all of you who kept us in your prayers and thoughts the past few days, thank you. I believe it had a large part in how well this has turned out.