Dear Grace and William,

This was a personally trying week for all of us – first William, you developed an ear infection one day after you had surgery to put another port in your chest, at the same time, Dada has a terrible cold (he said, worst in five years), followed by Grace who has a wicked cough, possible pneumonia, later in the week diagnosed as bronchitis, and by Saturday Mother (that’s what you, Grace, call me) has a sore throat, pressure in my head and chest and a hacky cough.  Grace, we hope that you get a better night’s sleep tonight.

Both of you missed all your school days this week.  It was a slow week – we were lounge lizards, not eating much (Grace, you haven’t eaten since Tuesday), and in general everyone is feeling miserable, including poor Trishy who reported Sunday that she also has our cold. 

From a world view, I was very pleased to see Barack Obama become president – it was very exciting.  (Um, this is David and I was not so pleased. Just had to add that we're a divided household. I'm pro business...) His speech and immediate action on several fronts are quite welcomed by me. 

Sunday, “Dr Jen” visited the house to look at your port and surgical site, William.  She said it looks great.  There is a newer Huber needle with a built in safety feature – that’s why Jen came to remove it (Mommy and Dada had never seen it).  Next week we will visit with Dr Anne and Glen for a post-surgical check up and probably begin accessing your new port next week or the week after (after you have healed).

For next week, William, you will go to school – you are better and filled with lots of energy.  Dada and you are going to the grocery store tonight to get the goodies for snack tomorrow – it’s your day.

Love,

Mommy