Grandma's surgery

Grandma Linda is recovering well from her surgery. Brian, Ellie and I are so grateful to see her come out healthy on the other side of this. It's going to be a tough recovery, but we know she's going to get through it. After all, she met Ellie right at the beginning and she needs to be around to be grandma to her for a long time.

Brian is still in St. Louis. He left Sunday with plans to return today, but is now staying an extra day-and-a-half to offer support to his dad and attend Donna's funeral. And I know it means a lot to his mom (and grandparents!) to have him there right now while him mom is still in the hospital.

Brian and his mom have such a close bond. Yes, they drive each other nuts sometimes :) But they're friends, on top of being family. I hope Ellie feels as close to us when she's older as Brian and I do with our moms.

We love you and Ellie sends slobbery kisses, Grandma Linda!