Weekend Update

Our Valentine's weekend has been impacted by the news we received on Friday morning that one of Michael's sisters has suffered a stroke. He spent yesterday afternoon with his family at the hospital, but I stayed home because I've got this cold. We are all very concerned about her, obviously. Your prayers for her recovery are greatly appreciated. Her prognosis isn't clear at this time.

Dinner last night was just okay. We couldn't seem to get the timing right on our roasting efforts for some reason. So, we sort of ate in courses - duck confit and scalloped potatoes, followed by roasted brussels sprouts and beets. I think the kitchen mojo was affected by the other events of the day. And, the nice bottle of wine went unopened as I was not well enough to be partaking of alcoholic beverages. We'll just save it for later.

The evening was not a complete failure though. We exchanged Valentines, and Michael gave me some dark chocolates he purchased at Harrod's last weekend, and a bell for my bicycle. So cute! We watched Fireproof, and while I appreciated the movie's message, I don't think Michael could get past the production quality. When I told him this morning that the movie had been produced by a church and that many of the actors were church members, he was not at all surprised. In any case, if you can watch the movie with an open mind, there is a great lesson to be learned about relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and individuals and God. I recommend it.

This morning, Michael fixed me a fantastic breakfast of homemade hash browns, eggs, bacon, English muffins, and fresh-squeezed OJ. Totally made up for last night's experience. LOL! Then I took a long nap, and I do think I've turned the corner with this cold. I'm far less congested than I was yesterday and Friday. I think by tomorrow I may feel human again!