We've been on an extended roller coaster ride for about the last ten days since Cliff's mother tripped on a berm and landed on her face crushing her glasses into her face.  After her fall, Dot was taken to the hospital, released, only to be readmitted a few days later due to feelings of fatigue and confusion.  Concern over whether she had another stroke or not, doctors ran more tests.  A few days ago, she had a reaction from a medication that caused this little woman to be combative and be put in restraints. We've gone from planning on her return to her apartment, to thoughts of planning her funeral, to the most recent diagnosis of rehab.  The roller coaster car has been stuck at the top when suddenly it races to the bottom taking your breath away.  Cliff is weary.  He sobs, catches his breath, tries to sleep at night, and has learned to wait patiently for things to work out.  Meantime his sister-in-law, Diane, is in Clinton with Dot going through her own fatigue and emotions.  Each time we think we're heading to Massachusetts, conditions change.  So.....for now we stay in constant contact with Diane and the doctors..................and wait.

Weather has been gorgeous.  Can't ask for a better start to November.  We sat out on the porch in the sun this afternoon watching the yellow leaves drift to and fro like feathers in the breeze.  The forecast was for 70% rain but after the clouds were gone this morning, we were low 70's today.