The Keel

It's been cold and rainy here this week, in keeping with the general mood here. We're very thankful to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, phone calls, cards, emails, flowers, and visits.

I've taken to thinking of D Hawk as our keel. "It has two functions: it prevents the boat from being blown sideways by the wind, and it holds the ballast that keeps the boat right-side up." It seems fitting. I vigorously advise anyone planning on having a loss in their family to arrange for a 19 month old to be around at the time. It's impossible not to smile or laugh on a daily basis.

DHV's rain gear.

He knows he's cute.

Looking for salamanders.

SHV has been doing her part; here's the freezer door.

Top shelf.

Leigh Rutledge is no better or worse than earlier this week. We're anxiously waiting and hoping for positive news; after all, someone needs to drink this milk!

Training for the pole vault.