Very hard to believe May is drawing to a close. I haven’t even finished April yet.

The good news is Nora didn’t need a blood infusion. The correct numbers were up Thursday. Small victories are good. But the waiting …

Busy week ahead. Tuesday another PET scan (to see if this stuff is working); Wednesday, a meeting with Nora’s oncology surgeon; Thursday, chemo; and Friday, a meeting with Nora’s PA to see if Nora can reduce/eliminate her blood pressure meds.

We finally have spring here on the Ridge. A gentle rain today, which means more flowers in Nora’s garden just off the deck. (I get a nice view of it from my office.) Gardens and Nora have always gotten along well. She touches stuff and it simply grows.

Her relationship with animals is similar. In just the past few days we’ve had a fox, deer, (our) armadillo, and raccoon … in our yard all near a window where Nora can watch. Or do they (except the armadillo) watch her? A great egret seems to favor the end of our ruined dock as a place to contemplate his kingdom.

Our dogs, Tybee and Bob, do watch Nora. I say the watching is excessive but I am voted down, even when I have THE BALL.

Bill Barnier, “Brother Bill,” (my stepbrother who, with wife and author Cyndi, also live on The Ridge), present Nora with roses from his garden. Pretty darn spectacular.

Thank you for all your prayers and support, your cards and letters and calls.

Paul