My young men are so impassioned with a desire to understand their dad and his circumstances, that I now am able to relieve tension with a blown out tire sigh, and trust that they will chart their course..a healing course.

We are preparing our pilgrimage to Western Ma. for the end of May when Kai will graduate from U Mass. Max has just applied to a program at U Mass for next year, so we are excited about the prospects of his getting accepted.

There have been many late night talks by candlelight, many smiles, many tears, laughter and desolation; but the talks always end on a positive, rather that negative note.

Caleb and I have decided that the focus right here, right now will again go back to him. He was bowling again last night and he kicked the proverbial butts playing against Max and Timmy, who are seasoned bowlers. I always get a chuckle out of that, and they are gracious about losing.. The end of May, when Kai returns full time to home and the landscape business, we will be joining the local health club to get rid of that tummy that Caleb picked up from all the home cooked meals that all of our friends dropped by on a regular basis. Looking down just now makes me realize....mom's got one to work off as well!

I am looking forward to more Kayaking, more bike rides, more rejoicing.

Through all of this hectic activity of late, I am noticing that time somehow still slows down a bit..and the focus of our lives goes automatically to those who are needing it. It is lovely, simply lovely, to be able to stop in our paths, to be able to witness the treasures that sit right in front of us..and to simply cherish.

Be well ... as we are

Mumsie