I think I’m back after an eventful few days, during which a much-awaited (first) visit from my brother and brother-in-law (R&B) from CA happened, and (unrelated but inconveniently) I got deathly ill and couldn’t even get out of bed.  I don’t know what awful bomb hit me, but I’m still shellshocked from it!  I’m  very thankful for their and Avdi’s extreme thoughtfulness and help, and not least of all E, who lost much sleep to caregive both me and our guests.

I can’t leave out Misu, who faithfully stayed with me the whole time, knowing something was not right.  I did get some much-appreciated quality if not quantity time with all my favorite people under one roof.  I know I’m very privileged.  Misu took to The Bobs immediately and thoroughly, as I knew she would.  Just as with Avdi, she recognizes blood relations and senses cat people.  Here she is staking her claim.