The picture above is a few years old, but it is one of Mike, with his sister Lynne, and her husband, Charlie. Charlie and Lynne are retired and presently live in New Hampshire, but they called today to let us know their home finally sold (after a couple of years being on the market), and they are headed this way. They should arrive September 10th. They will stay in our studio/guest house, until they find a home they want to buy. I can't begin to share how relieved I am. It is going to be a comfort having them near.

Mike didn't have a good night last night, or a good day today. In fact, he has been in bed ever since I left at lunch time. He's hardly eaten anything. He's nauseated and exhausted.

This morning after I went to work, he came downstairs to make himself some hot tea, and forgot to check to see if there was water in the teapot. He turned the stove on, and after several minutes, it blackened my pot and the house began to smell horrible. That was when he realized what was happening. I'm really getting nervous leaving him alone right now. He just hasn't been completely with it these last few days. I pray he improves soon.

Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and encouragement.