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Tracey went to Champaign, IL right after she got off work last evening.  She didn’t get home until after 11:30 p.m. and we didn’t get to bed until after midnight.  I am late with the Blog this morning because we got to bed late last night ... and because I am in no hurry to type bad news.  Our nephew Derek won’t be coming home.  He will remain on life support so that he can be an organ donor.  It is a terrible sad end to a young life.  He was born just a few months before Tracey and I were married in 1984 and is only about 4 years older than Noah.

Alan, Mom, Denise and I went out to eat last evening.  Denise updated us on her continued yard work and the antics of her bad neighbors.  They chopped down the maple tree that shaded part of her garden and she had planted stuff that needs shade.  Alan told us that he and Gloria will be going to Minnesota to vacation for a week and will be leaving today ( I think).  I complained of the long hours Tracey has been working.  I am afraid she will get burned out again at the rate she is going.  And, of course, we discussed how scared we get for our children after a death in the family such as Derek’s.

The only thing Carolyn (Derek’s Mom) is asking for is your prayer for the family.  Everyone in the family is taking it hard and there is really nothing to be said or done to undo the loss.  Thanks for your good thoughts.

Hi Coral.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers ... as is Derek.  I know it seems like it will be impossible to get used to -- but time will heal some of it.  Lean on your friends and family, they will not let you down.