Chris, I hope your family continues to be okay. That is truly terrifying.

I've been feeling useless lately. My husband painted the room I use as an office today. I do things like lay down the canvas tarps, and go fetch things he needs. Other than that, I sit and watch him paint. When we move furniture, my end goes about an inch and his goes about a foot! Gawd, I want to help but find it almost impossible.

On a brighter side, our son gets in to Boston tonight from Kenya. He teaches every summer at a school near Boston, so we will be driving up to see him. Haven't seen him since last summer right before he, my daughter-in-law, and two grandsons moved to Kenya. It's so hard being so far away from them, but I could see their point in moving. Her family lives in Kenya, and she wanted to be near them for at least a few years. We miss all of them, but especially our grandsons (ages 4 and 8). Hopefully, all four of them will be able to fly to the US next summer.

Group hug with all of you sweet, dear people.