Ethan

We awoke to a beautiful snow yesterday morning. Then things went downhill.

Our older son collapsed briefly after a morning walk and his wife called 911. It was a long day waiting in various waiting rooms and this morning he is in the hospital in Asheville -- alert and feeling pretty good except for the knowledge that the blood clots in his lungs and the one in his leg are potentially life-threatening.

They've got him on a blood thinner and will keep him there a few days. I have a lot of confidence in the care he's receiving and am thankful that he's in the hospital where they can monitor him.

I mention this in case I am slow responding or don't post for a few days.

Please hold Ethan and our daughter-in-law Aileen in your hearts.