Wow Sam had a tough day today...poor guy...he misses he old school...misses his old teachers and friends...misses his dad...misses our old house...misses you... His life has been turned on its head and he's just 4 trying to deal with it all. He has been lashing out at the new school...hitting his teachers, pushing classmates. The positive reinforcement worked for about a week but he's still struggling. Today was not good. I actually had to stop by school to calm him down for the afternoon. He was better after that until he got home and then he just fell apart. Too much for him...I just stayed with him in his room for about an hour until he calmed down and went to sleep. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Anyway...How are you? How was your day? It's OFFICIALLY 7 weeks since your stroke. How are you feeling about that? Do you think you are making progress? What still scares you?

I'm plugging away. Good therapy session today. I'm pleased with my new therapist. I think she'll take me to the next step, beyond what Diane did. Diane could only take me so far...I don't think she pushed me enough towards the end. She was wonderful for those initial issues and struggles but I needed something more. I'm glad I have Joy right now. She's really strong and really different from Diane.

I spent the afternoon in my office and got some work done for research...things are moving forward which is nice.

I rented Brother Bear 2 today for the kids. It reminded me of you because I remember you watched the original Brother Bear and it really forced you to confront your feelings for me. That was the last time we had to maintain some silence and distance between us...it was a productive time for us, as this is I'm sure as well. Even though the silence between us is difficult for me right now, I know it is what you need and I'm supportive, my dear...whatever you need, it is yours. This movie wasn't as good as the original but it was still nice. Sequels are RARELY as good as the original, as you know.

I TRULY MISS YOU!!!!!! I'm REALLY am concerned about you and your progress!!!! I hope you are getting better every minute and are having the peace of mind and comfort you need right now.

I am going to say goodnight! I love you...I miss you...I am here and am not going anywhere!!! Have sweet dreams and I am holding you in my arms!!! :wub2:

XOXOXOXOXOX