Hi Laura,

You are so sweet, and we are smiling at the thought of you dressing Benny as a cowboy.
We're so glad to hear that your headache got better.

Our husband was on the phone with someone in England this morning, finding out about a motorcycle part (motorcycles and bicycles are his passion),
and I was thinking it would be lovely to call you on the phone some time (for a short talk... if you want to..... I know you are super-busy with your lovely children and the dolls.
I bet you have a lovely accent.

When Sara wrote about looking forward to her dolly, we didn't mean to put any pressure on you to finish it before our surgery. We could look forward to her coming some time while we are recovering. After 5 days in the hospital I will be recovering at home for two months. My husband Ray is an angel and will take off work for a month to take care of me so I won't have to go into a convalescent hospital, something I am extremely grateful for. Last time, I really needed a lot of care the first month. I had to spend a lot of time lying on the sofa (with a teddy bear and doll) or reclined back with my foot elevated above my heart, icing it to get the swelling down. Cuddling dolls and bears will be perfect. We will go to the library and get some books on cd I think.
Reading children's books are one of my favorite things to do. Do you have a favorite middle-grade or young adult children's book that you recommend?
I know three musicians that I might hire to come play mandolin or violin for an hour at a time.
The first month or two, I was only up to easy activities.
If I could learn how to knit doll sweaters before the surgery, maybe I could do that. What do you think is the easiest thing to knit for a doll?
I will probably need to order some yarn and the right size needles.  

We are hoping you have a sunny day with your little ones,
and we hope you got a nice walk.

til later,
love and hugs,
Carole