What a lovely reaction -- to maintain curiosity in this scary time! But why not, right? Maybe we don't pay enough attention to anything until something goes wrong, then we learn a deep, DEEP appreciation of the gift we've been given. [N.B., works with faith/religion, too. I wouldn't have found Quakers if something hadn't gone wrong theologically.] Praying for complete healing, and a rapid-ish one at that. Send an address if you want letter/postcard/package.

Timing is everything, they say. And it never hurts to look on the bright side, even if you're not Monty Python.

Your fascination with the intricate design of the human brain reveals tremendous resiliency! You are always learning, always open to new insights, and always looking for the Light, even in situations where other people might hunker down with fear and worry that hinders discovery and reflection. That strength of character will serve you well in the weeks and months to come.
With you in spirit, Lee

Your post makes me want to do a quick refresher study of how the brain works. When I was young it seemed simpler. You learned the parts of the brain and what aspect of behavior or physical actions they controlled. Now the science is way more complex and you read about systems and relays and interdependent parts of the brain and all the connections between the brain and other organs and elements in our bodies. I love all those brain imagery pictures and parts of the brain "lighting up" in the images when this or that activity takes place. Let's hope all this fancy science helps you to heal and feel well! Meanwhile, you seem to be in great spirits. That's a blessing. Have a wonderful day. Many thanks to your csregivers.

Sending you love from a far! You might not want any news from Washington D.C., but either way, I want you to know I am holding you in the Light for healing. You're attitude through all of this is truly inspiring. Hold in your heart the beauty of Walker Creek Ranch and the rich times spent with friends there. -Stephen at FCNL

They say there’s always a silver lining. Sometimes it’s damn hard to find. Glad you found wearing makeup as one :-)

Well, Stephen, steady on, Friend. Ha! Make-up! Not!

I have been engaged with writing to a new second cousin on BOTH sides of my/our families. Via "23 & Me," Wayne found me. Now we are in pretty constant contact sorting out what each knows of the other's family - which turns out to be quite a lot.

They are in San Antonio, Texas. My birth folks are from Kansas. They are devout evangelicals. I am not quite. Curiouser and curiouser.

So we try to find common ground. She is a teacher. My eldest, Lindsay, is a teacher. He writes poetry. I write sophomoric stuff.

She uploads old hand-tinted photos of my bio dad, which I so appreciate. I send him a photo of my paternal grandmother, his great aunt. He is thrilled as it looks just like his mother. Another piece of the puzzle for him. I am so glad.

Goodness. All the threads, known and unknown. How shall we ever connect them all?

The 23 & Me genealogical map shows my maternal line starts somewhere in the fertile crescent, evolves up through Egypt, across to maritime Greece to Italy. Then up through coastal Spain and France to England and Ireland. How many tens of thousands of years was that? And Wayne and I are talking 2 generations. Golly.

So sweet good nights, Stephen. Way past my bedtime. Hugs, Pam

Fascinating, But I’ll have to contemplate it sometime other than when I’m taking off make up. I haven’t worn make up for years, except sometimes on Halloween! 💜