Good morning.  Laura mentioned we need more pictures, so I'm trying to add one with each blog entry.  My mom has Dominic and Natalie at their respective baseball/t-ball games this morning and Marisa is still in bed - so I thought I'd write.  Not sure how many people still check the blog, but I have found writing to be so therapeutic for me.  It allows me to filter all the emotions I'm experiencing with my recovery.  I have been feeling so vulnerable.  I cry at just about everything - had to stop watching the news, etc....  It's strange, in addition to the physical setback my heart experienced, I think the emotional setback is greater.  I feel like life is passing me by as I sit in the recliner each day.  I remind myself about others who have experienced far worst things in their lives, and am grateful for all that I have.  It is just so difficult to watch Dave and the kids swim in our backyard, or say good-bye to them when they leave to go wherever...when I want so desperately to be doing it with them.  I guess that is part of healing, it is important (& a blessing) to have these periods in your life when you can reflect on how truly lucky you are to have who and what you do.                                             The kids and I went down to Kerriaine's last night after Dave took Marisa to her softball game.  That was the highlight of my day.  Kerriaine only lives a couple houses down and is such a special friend to me.  It felt so good to just talk, watch the kids play, do my little breathing thing, and hang out.  I can't wait until we can do it again and include a nice glass or two of wine.....  That's something else - a huge godsend has been the "Haight's Meals On Wheels" that Kerriaine organized for us.  Each night a different neighbor friend brings us dinner.  Not just has the delicious meal been great - but having something to look forward to, the anticipation of what will be for dinner, and being able to see a friend I haven't seen in a while has become a huge deal.  I am so thankful to all my friends have done for us.  I can't wait to be able to return the favor.

ps. I'm finding this a great place to ask for prayers - today I ask that you keep our nephew Bryan (Laura's son) in your prayers.  Bryan has spend a good portion of his summer on various mission trips.  He was in New York earlier this summer, and now he and dad Curt are down south helping people in need.