recovery

Today we were reminded of the power of love.

Batman, Gretta and I were lifted up 

by the thoughts, prayers and TLC showered upon us

by friends and family both near and far.

It was comforting, reassuring and wonderful.

For about 25 years Batman has been haunted by

Meneire's Disease, a degenerative disease that

eats away at the function of the inner ear.

Meneire's has flitted in and out of his life, often striking

just when we had been lulled into a false sense of security.

The last nine months have been especially difficult, 

with the symptoms of vertigo

literally stopping him in his tracks again and again.

This morning we went to Yale New Haven Hospital 

and he had an endolymphatic shunt implanted in his inner ear.

A fabulous surgeon, an amazing hospital 

and blessedly good health insurance

have given him a second chance

at a better quality of life.

Time will tell if that second chance will "take"

(it's a 2 out of 3 proposition).

In the meantime, Batman is resting.

We are all resting...

from the labor that we have so doggedly undertaken of late,

and from the worry that has distracted us.

Peace and quiet.

That's a prescription I like.

xo