To Kirby,

It was interesting to go visit Lori. George is home and doing so much better. He still has dialysis every other day, but his systems seem to be repairing. He is back to work part time, though he is being careful and is still weak. He came out to talk to me, but couldn't stand too long and had to go back to bed after a bit. He was grateful for everything people had done for him. I think has come to realize how much he matters to people, and that he has a purpose to be here, otherwise he literally would be gone.

Apparently the most notable change, according to his family, is his change of heart. Nothing like almost dying to make someone learn to appreciate the value of their life and loved ones I guess. He has become more gentle and kind, and their family seems to be happy and at peace. That is a great blessing.
I stood in Lori's little house, which was literally full of people, Kyndra and Landon and their two little ones, Erika and a couple of friends, one of George's girls,Tae, Meagan, Becci, and I and Lori and George were all in Lori's front room, and it didn't seem crowded at all. It just felt happy and right.

We have so many blessings, the gospel, our families, literally our lives, our health, our ability to love and be loved. I am grateful for my privilege to have the chance to live and to have such an amazing family--two families, or three. My family, your family, and our family together. What great people we have the chance to be connected to!

I got to hold Lori's new grandson. He is at home too and doing well. It is always such a peaceful thing to hold a newborn. They are so calming. It seems like we may have crisis in our lives when we need to grow--or when we need to learn great lessons that make us grow, and that shift our focus to the things that really matter.

I am so grateful for you and to you. I feel privileged to be the one to be yours and to join with you to make a life and a family together. I feel that you are such a mighty soul. You have and are overcoming such amazing obstacles and have passed difficult tests. You are becoming a mighty being, and I get to spend eternity with you. I am excited at the prospects of our eternal future together.

I love you,
Sherri