I always used to have a cat, Mary. It's been a long time since we were set up for pets; we certainly can't manage pets now. You made me laugh, anyway!

I'm so tired, and tire so easily. It seems to be the human interactions more than physical labor that is a challenge for me.

I hope that you who are doing so many thoughtful things for us will understand if I don't manage personal thank you's...though our goal is to thank each person the reality might not match the vision. Please know that we are deeply appreciative of the sensitive and creative ways you are finding to ease our road for us.

maeve