Dear Rick,

You're a bright spot in our lives, and we're all SO glad you're on the mend-- we couldn't do without you, sweetie. Take good care of yourself physically and emotionally, and let us know how you're progressing.

Thanks, also, for reminding us that there could be a lightning bolt out there with any of our names on it at any time-- we all tend to hold onto each other a little closer when we nearly lose someone we love. I'll take a bit longer look at those trees and birds myself today...

Big smooch to Heather p.j.