Mom is coming home from the hospital!

My mom had knee replacement surgery on Monday. Today is Thursday, and it looks like she's got the green light to come home today.

Please pray for my dad and sister (and Mom, of course) as she recuperates, getting around at first with the aid of a walker and loved ones. Pray that KimmeeSue (the family dog star) will adjust and not jump around Mom. Pray that she (KS) will be a comfort and help with healing.

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It's now two days post-election, and the dust may be settling a bit. No matter how you voted, you have to admit this was a historic election. An African American friend at work broke down and cried as she recounted memories of sitting in the back of the classroom (in the 60s), race riots in Minneapolis in 1968, and even her daughter (who is only about 20) being called the "N" word by a TEACHER in a suburban school when she was a kindergartner. It is wonderful that a person of color can now hold the highest position in our country. And McCain and Bush both gave class act speeches, congratulating Obama and recognizing this significant moment in history.

There are many things I disagree with Obama on. But I hope that he can work in the spirit of healing and reconciliation in our country, reaching across party, race and economic lines and help our country to a place of wholeness and strength.

And Mom, I hope you are soon whole and strong as well!

Till next time,

Suzi