My coffee with Marlin this morning was great. "Sues" in Saratoga is someplace I want to spend more time. We had an engaging time talking and catching up. I was going to walk with Johnathon, but my mom called needing help with her cats, so I had to postpone the coffee. Her cat Hutch has what is likely cancer. He's 15yr old, so it's not a shock but still a concerning scenario for her. I was grateful that, even though my plans were impacted, I was in a position to help her out. As she comprehends her cat's fate I recognize her increasingly frail state and diminishing physical health. I'm so conscious of my own gratitude for Scottie, the experiences I share with Jen. All of it. I looked at Tommy tonight as he as in our room talking. He seldom shared anything with me or us for years and now he's opening up and I'm recognizing a level of maturity and adulthood that really makes me happy and proud. What a journey it's been for him. What a tumultuous and disorienting childhood and youth he's had. And survived. I love seeing him coming into this space and phase.
