Thoughts of Spring and Healthy Thoughts for Emily

The weather on the east coast has had its ups and downs. 90 degrees for a few days, then back to low 60's - cool winds.

My anxiety has quieted (for now) about the Swine Flu - everyone should take care to washing hands and coughing into elbows! I was getting tired of all of the "breaking news" on any new cases of swine flu - my heart rate was picking up with intensity with all of these news reports. We do have one new swine flu case here at BU School of Dentist - so it is in close proximity. Our campus is becoming quite notorious with the Craigs List killer being a med student here and now a case of swine flu - not the type of notoriety we are looking for!

Bill spoke with Emily on Thursday evening - she is still at David's and doing better, although will now be on oxygen 24/7. Her lungs are scarred and will only get worse over time. I think work is about to begin on her condo - it was stalled because new elevators had to be installed in her building. We should take a vacation to Chicago - a few days excursion - visit the windy city and enjoy as well as visit with Emily when she settles into her new place - maybe the fall would be a nice time? Who is game for travelling to Chicago?

Leah Smith Mooney is working so hard on her library and jazz club - I cannot believe someone is so dedicated. She has been working non-stop for weeks. She is up at 6-7 am and works tirelessly on these projects. I have been bringing in food - cooking a delicious fish dinner with rice and roasted asparagus, lasagna last week, a few bucks here and there to help sustain her! She has been "quarantined" at school - going back and forth from her dorm to studio. I don't think she has even managed any outings with Lee - she is focussed and determined (and mighty tired and overwhelmed!). Bill has been a support system to her - calling her and encouraging her to keep up with the workload. What school works their students so hard? It shall be over for Leah by Friday (whew!) - just in time to enjoy her birthday next week!

I have heard from Trish that Sarah is enjoying her time in Australia and might even stay a few extra days and travel the east coast of that great country (I have not heard of any swine flu outbreaks in Australia!). We should all relocate to the Outback! I hope someone posts more of the great pics of Sarah's, and updates us on what is happening.

Take care everyone. Enjoy your week!