

On Sunday, Jen and I saw "Hairspray," and then we had dinner afterward at The Grill on the Alley. It was a fun play and a pleasant dinner too. Progress continues with clearing Panorama, and the garage is about 80% done sans some further reductions and clearing rafters. Tensions between Tommy and me continue. We had a 504 meeting today, and we collectively dove into his absences without a clear sense of his understanding on his part of how going to class is not an option. Lauren and I saw Linda today with a tree and her favorite heirloom ornaments. She was responsive and in decent spirits. It remains heartbreaking, surreal, and unimaginable that her life may end within months. It was also bittersweet to see her and Lauren choosing decorations. She wasn't able to hang them herself, but I tried helping. I think she enjoyed the thought and actions on our part. But she is understandably sad, too. The idea came up from Lauren about "getting out," but I don't know how possible that might be. Even for a drive to see Christmas lights, we would need their drivers and vehicles. She's not capable of getting up or getting into a car at this stage. I have such mixed and conflicted feelings about this whole past year and her. As for work, Tabitha turned in her notice Monday, and that's resulted in some shifting roles and responsibilities. I'm hoping it'll prove to be something I can manage well and I will be letting go of other duties to do so. I'm still figuring that all out. I did get the Christmas lights up with Lauren's help too.