Just another miraculous day in paradise...

First off, it was an amazing 85 degrees here today, which certainly sets a beautiful stage for a few fabulous events...

Mom's memory is almost fully restored. I had previously written that she had forgotten that Charlie (her dog) had passed away late last year. Well, in a good news/bad news situation, today she remembered that sad event. Dad and I had been skirting around the topic, but Mom knew something was amiss. I must have had a weird look on my face (I'm a terrible liar; no poker face, either) because she said, "You guys just need to stop this and tell me the truth!" She knew; the memories were there. We all had a good cry, remembered what a great dog Charlie was and told some funny stories about her. It actually went much better than I ever figured it would.

Mom is actively counting down the days until she can come home - we're all still hoping that the 19th will be her last day in "captivity". She has been working so diligently in physical therapy, and she's really come a long way. I am so thrilled with the turn-around she's made... for a while there, I thought we were going to lose her. Twice! Thank you Lord, for restoring my Mom in both body and soul...

With a grateful heart,

Dana