What a difference a few days makes! I was so tired on Sunday I couldn't sit in front of the computer and read or write messages. Today I read all my messages and started to respond to them.

When I am feeling well, I feel better than I have in weeks. Last night when I was awake between 2 and 4 am, I thought about all kinds of work things I want to do. First I felt guilty - This is my vacation/recovery! But, then I thought, 'you know, I am feeling so good I have room to think about these things again.'

Monday I had the stitches taken out. I did not expect any pain, but it was like someone pulling one hair out of my head at a time. Tolerable - not pleasant. Since then my scar has relaxed and flattened. The pressure in my head (and the swelling) is greatly reduced and I am taking a minimum of pain medicine. I am feeling good.

My mom is here spending time with me and we are being well fed by volunteers. I am trying to relax and let others take care of day to day things. This feels like a very privileged time. Lots of good feeling. Few direct responsibilities.

I continue to get warm get well cards and generous gifts of food, flowers and money. Thank you, Thank you, Thank YOU.

So - every day I feel stronger. I am very excited! I have only two nagging thoughts at the moment. The first is when I recorded Sunday's message, I felt very good about it. Then I heard it over (to check it) and then again when Abi transcribed it. I thought - GEES, how sappy. Sounds like I am a helpless puppy that just can't get up. But - that's okay. That is how I felt at that moment.

The second is how much work should I do. I have a lot of 'work' ideas popping up in my head. On Sunday, I wanted to call into YSI and change all the clocks so that everyone's system would be 'correct.' In the end I did not and James changed the clock.But I am kind of biting at the bit to move on with some of the things I am working on. I think time and my strength will guide me here.

L'Chiam - To Life!