Dan and Tom were here early today to help us get started. We had coffee while Marita rested a little longer.

Vanessa came a bit later in the morning. She cared for Marita while Dan and I went to the University of Maryland Hearing and Speech clinic to return the assistive devices before their trial period expired. It was a very emotional visit as we shared with Paula the highs and lows of our effort to keep Marita hearing.

Mercy dropped in for a brief hello.

Glenda was here for Marita's weekly massage. As always Marita enjoyed this hour of calm and comfort. After the massage Marita napped for a few more hours.

Meanwhile Dan and I sifted through many years of slides to identify and photocopy memories of our dear sweetheart and mother.