A splendid Mother's day

When I first saw Paul, I was stunned to see how much weight he had lost and how sickly he looked --a real bag of bones. His color was better after the operation, but he still seemed very fragile. I could understand Cheree’s saying that she was afraid she’d break him when he was released from the hospital. At any rate, he doesn’t seem breakable now. His pain across his abdomen is gone, his feet have some feeling in them, and today he found out that he could type (slowly) again. Chili seems to know that he shouldn’t jump up on Paul or otherwise annoy him. What a good big beast he is (except when he isn’t). I can leave San Diego knowing that Cheree can easily handle Chili and Paul and teaching. In a few weeks Paul will have his final operation and in six weeks Paul will likely lose his neck brace. What a lovely Mother’s day I had with Cheree’s mother, Cheree and Paul, and the red beast. Paul was able to flip pancakes and fry eggs and bacon for our brunch. We continue to feel very grateful for everyone’s concern and support.
Love,
“Mums” Elliott