My dear beloved friends at E2:

I haven't been noding nor really checking in for quite some time. Sadly, my dad's gone into Hospice and it's only a matter of weeks before his demise. He's getting weaker and weaker and has given up his wonderful attitude. There's just nothing anyone can do to cheer him up; he feels so weak.

I see him every day for at least two hours. The tension my trips (an hour there and back, too) has caused in my marriage and work-life is incredible.

Thus, I just wanted to check in with everyone and tell you that I'm doing the best I can (and praying a lot - for strength).

I miss you all and will return as soon as things get back to a semblance of normalcy in my life.

Love and best regards,

Shaogo