Dear Eriki, I am sorry that this journey has so many perilous twists and turns. You and Marcia are showing us the incredible art of going day by day with hope. I am imagining those zucchini piles quickly composting to make fertile soil for whatever is growing next in your garden. Love, Amelie

Dear Erik. I am so sorry to hear it's been so tough. I am thinking a lot about you and Marcia at the moment. There is no comparison, but I've been on oxycodone and codeine for the last 2 weeks, which is what you get when you're foolish enough to break a bunch of vertebrae. The constipation can be managed. Love to both of you. Mark.

Sounds like a rough period. So glad you have your steady and insightful co-pilot by your side. Sending so much love. Xoxoxo

Much, much, much, much love!!!! from Sandy and me

Marcia is indeed astute. And you've got a lot of folks working hard to get rid of those zucchinis,

Thanks for these updates - we were wondering what's been going on. Hard stuff, but the end of the entry - about the zucchinis - is precious. I'm sure Marcia's interpretation is on the mark ... What's the medical equivalent of using all those late-season zucchinis to make ratatouille?

Damn those zucchinis! Oh how I and all those who love you and Marcia wish this was easier. It sounds like you, Marcia, and those wonderful health care practitioners are on the case! Hoping the next days are much easier.
Love,
Sonia

I am very sorry to hear that the last few days were so rough - Sending you and Marcia big hugs with all the love I have!

Erik- You are being tested with so many challenging situations. Again I so wish I had a magic wand, but I also know from having gotten to know you much better through this time, that if anyone's spirit will rise to all those challenges it is yours. Sending so much love to you and Marcia.