FIL is not having the back surgery.  The Dr. called this morning to tell us to postpone.  Nothing like giving us advanced notice.  The operation is scheduled for tomorrow!   Apparently, FIL did not do well on the stress test taken several weeks ago and they want him to see a cardiologist pronto.  I don't know the complete specifics yet.  Will write more later...  but leave you all with this thought...in the dead of winter...remembering a slice of summer...

A Day To Save

Misty breeze upon my face
Sand cushioning these bones
Sandals swinging from one hand
As I watch
The seagulls land and pose
The ocean calling us ashore
Via the sound of lapping waves
I find driftwood as a souveneir

And a smile for my face
If I could capture but one day
To save for winters woes
I'd take this one out and feel again
Warm sand between my toes.

Crescent Beach, Cape Elizabeth, ME  1999