collin is through his surgery. and he is through it well. as for us, we start seeing very new and peculiar stuff in the intensive care unit: marvelling glances - at our fighters. these experienced people, nurses, doctors, experts of their fields! who certainly have been through many a situation like this...

still, the feeling remains. a feeling of imbalance: we take more than we give, way more. but we will think of something to make it up one day, promise!

for the meantime: thank you all! nurses, doctors, midwives, finger crossers, blood donators, guardian angels and support personnel! for sensitivity, calm hands, words, jokes, pets on our backs, open ears, knowledge, thoughts, miracles... and thank you to one special person for one special call after hours!

i will never forget all this!