Dear all:

Still working on photos, but thought I should check in...

It's all rather odd, and difficult to explain, but adjusting back to life "p.M." (post Maui) has intentionally taken longer then anticipated. Part of me wants to freeze life and hold on to every soul soothing sight, smell, sensation and memory we experienced. I know all too well, each Maui sensation and memory will begin to grow more and more dull, losing the fine detail that is so very fresh in my mind, thus I've tried not to jump back into p.M. life too quickly. I hope you'll forgive me.

The other issue keeping p.M. on hold is finding sufficient enough words of thanks ... to express how blessed Tony and I feel having been given this opportunity, through the loving kindness and generosity of Pam and Paul.

Without going into too much detail.... Tony did well in Maui, in spite of his inability to be mobile for any real distance. He came home looking quite healthy and much like his old self, in spite of spending most of the trip itching like mad (chemo reaction, we suspect). He's still itching, but is getting around very well, is able to drive, and as long as he doesn't try to cover too much territory at a time, he's managing.

During the trip I found a lovely little beach where Tony could sit in the shade, looking out over the bay while I snorkeled about.

So, while we help Megan prepare for her long drive west to Oregon, and the unpleasantness of "goodbye", I'll slowly pull all my thoughts together (along with the legions of photos) to share with you. For now, I'll continue to day dream about Maui, before the day to day of p.M. must sink in, and preparations for full time school begin. Much love to you all, PitterPat