I have not been able to post due to grieving over the unexpected passing of Justin’s teacher, Mrs. Debbie Huesser. She was Michael’s teacher last year and Nicky was blessed to have her as well.

Also I was briefly hospitalized for a bad flare-up of some ongoing, stress-related GI difficulties. I will be having more tests done over the next couple weeks to hopefully resolve the annoying situation.

Justin is doing okay after a tough clinic visit, which had to be rescheduled for Monday due to not being able to place his IV. We will be in clinic again New Year’s Eve. Hoping and praying it will go better.

I plan to write a tribute to Debbie when I am able. For now, all I can say is that she was a very special lady. She and I had a very nice relationship and she always made me laugh. I will miss her. I know my boys will, too.

Your prayers are very much appreciated. Grace be with you, my friends.