Well, Scott and I got over our little stiff neck problem although the rest of me still feels a bit creaky but och well, I’m sure it will pass. I was just a bit worried as I had been briefly exposed to someone with viral meningitis. I guess it was just some weird coincidence. Or paranoia.

Scott is doing well and seems happier than he has since diagnosis. He has more energy than ever, is eating well and looks great. Perhaps the happy pills finally kicked in, I dunno, but it’s all good nonetheless. Tomorrow I am desperately hoping to get him a haircut but we’ll see what kind of mood he wakes up in. He is also being very loving and emotional. Today he said to Derry, “I love you big brother”. I was gob smacked, as was Derry. He replied, “Stop being such a poof”, but I know he was touched and will probably never forget it. Me neither.

Today we had Derry’s last game of the spring season, sadly they lost but it was an interesting game, lots of tension and a few fists being thrown, a perfect hockey game. He will be attending some intensive training over the summer and also a required course on ‘checking’ (how to legally hurt someone on the opposing team). He is looking forward to that A LOT!!

Derrys friend, DJ, in the penalty box after nearly starting a riot!! ...

Team portrait ...

Also today my kind and generous and fabulous husband treated me to something I have been pining, whining and yearning for … a brand new bike. It is a beauty. I have been going out a lot in the evenings, just riding around for an hour or so, but my old bike had seen better days and finally developed a bad case of rust and an embarrassing squeak. I am a spoiled brat, it is awesome …

I shall leave you with a song that had my crying my eyes out earlier. My friend wrote about it and how it was played at her little boy’s funeral. I’m welling up again so here it is … For Zach ...