Aw, honey—lots of hugs and ~ma for both of you.

You're in Miami, yes?

Awwww...

{{{Kristin}}} And I can't leave Drew out! {{{Drew}}}

In the last half hour I talked myself into buying a MacBook with the free iTouch. Then I promptly talked myself out of it.

Kristin! Are you in Miami? Did you look at flights from FLL or PBI? I'd be happy to pop down and distract you for a bit. Go grab some Cuban food and/or coffee. You are also welcome to stay here tonight, but that depends on where and when you are flying out. I'll pop you my cell number....

oh laura, that's very tempting. I'm in the Miami airport right now, yes. For some reason I didn't think you lived anywhere near here. I've got a reservation at a nearby Holiday Inn, and to be honest all I want to do is sleep right now, but pop me a line and maybe we could meet up for dinner?

{{{Drew}}} {{{Kristin}}}

Insent. Get some rest. I'd be delighted to come down and take you some place fun and distracting for dinner.

I'm in the airport lounge for the next quite a few hours. At least I had an admiral's club day pass, so that's something.

Mom made it through the surgery, they were able to repair the bone break, but where the bone ruptured the skin is another story. Mom has parkinson's and essentially no circulation in her legs. The wound from the skin break is apparently severe, and very unlikely to heal. From what I understand a skin graft isn't feasible either. Last work from my sister yesterday is that it sounds like she'll lose part of her leg.

Oh dear, Drew. I hope they find a solution that doesn't involve more surgery for her.

I'm planning to drive down to San Diego after I get into LA. I need to catch a cab home and then pack an overnight bag for San Diego and then my plan is to hit the road. So hopefully within 2 hours of landing I can be on my way.