A sleepless night-no images with this blog

The alarm rang at 4 AM...neither of us had slept a wink, tossing and turning, hearing the wind, too hot, too cold, just thoughts of physical challenges that come in the days ahead. We arrived at the hospital at 5...repeated questions, check check recheck...and then Charlie's prep nurse appeared. What a great feeling to see a face we knew, she was my client for three of her kids senior portraits, two of which I had as students in high school. Talk of what they are doing and directions that I have taken after retirement help put a calming feel to the next steps. We had a few laughs, and as Janet administered the happy juice to Charlie, our eyes met knowing as he was babbling that the effect was at least that of two dirty martinis. Those of you familiar with Charlie know that with the third martini it's close to lights out. They promised to deliver that third medical cocktail in the operating room..with that and a kiss they wheeled him out. I will post again later.