Back to New York

Kim’s uncle has lost his battle with cancer, and we’re headed to New York so she can be with her family. I expect we’ll be gone for a few days for the memorial service and funeral.

Engaged

Since Kim’s family has now been informed, I’m free to post this here. On October 30, 2008, I presented Kim with an engagement ring, and asked her to my wife. Surpisingly, she has agreed to marry me. We’ll be setting a date next year after I figure out my longer term work prospects.

Back to Normal

Well, not really. The days right after getting out of the hospital were pretty painful. I was being pretty cautious with the painkillers, and the result was that I under-medicated more than once. The pain was bad enough to wake me from sleep; and getting through that first day before Missi got my prescription filled …

Another week

I managed to get to campus last wednesday, but not since. Getting to and from campus is going to involve cars for me, at least for the time being, and until I get cleared to drive, I won’t make it there much. Luckily, I have an appointment on Monday with my surgeon where he might …