Today was day seven for Florine, and eventful in a major way; two thirds of people with this type of brain injury fail to see tomorrow. She now has a chance.

There are many complications, pneumonia being one of them, that haunt my Sweetie. I am hoping for additional information tomorrow when they get the results of tonights MRI.

For now, I would like to share with you a letter from my friend and neighbor JJ Knightly. It is so beautiful to me because it expresses the true beauty of Florine and the power of friendship.....

"I cannot begin to tell you how much love there is in this neighborhood for you and Florine.
Neighbors have come out of the woodwork to express so many kind experiences and qualities of Florine.

Many of them (including myself) are so touched by how beautifully and naturally your love for Florine comes across in the Blog. You are a special couple with an incredible bond and chemistry. Your love is beautiful to witness.

The quality most frequently expressed to me about Florine in the neighborhood is what a warm energy Florine has around her. This seems to be universal whether it’s a neighbor that knows her well or one that has only met her briefly.

She is such a special woman. Her grace and warmth has not gone unnoticed in those she touches.

I am updating many of the neighbors with emails. I have also forwarded the neighbors your blog link. The list continues to grow as new neighbors stop by, call or email me to be added.

The older neighbors I have been keeping in touch by stopping by (because most of them are not online). Ruth (who runs the ladies luncheon) has also been assisting with updates.
All of the women at the ladies luncheon universally are thinking of Florine with kind thoughts.

I don’t want to bother you with anything but I did want to let you know that several of the neighbors really want to drop off food.
This seems to be a universal symbol of love for many of them. In fact, many are insistent that I weigh you in regularly (or at least keep a very close eye on your weight and health).
In the email below I tell them to please only drop disposable containers of food off (so that you don’t have to return anything). And that you most likely will be unavailable as you are often out of pocket.
I don’t want you to be burdened in any way. If you don’t want the food you don’t need to eat it. But perhaps it will make for a good meal in a pinch and/or good for left over’s? It may also help them feel like they are helping in some way because so many want to do something/anything to ease your pain.

Anyhow, I just wanted to say that I love you and I love Florine.
You really do have the type of love and relationship that Tom and I strive for. You are both such passionate, warm and individual people. You live your own lives and yet you come together in such a beautiful way to make such a dynamic couple.

I am thinking of you both all the time.
I think all the love and good Karma floating around for both of you can only send positive healing energy towards Florine. Many folks are describing it as prayer. I don’t know what God’s name is (Buddha, Allah, Jesus, Mother Earth, etc..)…but I do believe there is some sort of higher power and universal energy/love in this universe and at this moment in time a whole lot of it is flowing towards Florine."

Thank you JJ for your positive energy , and thanks to all for your generosity and friendship..

Please forgive me if I fail to return a call. For now, my letters are my voice.

Sleep tight Babe. Come back to us when you're ready.

John