Hello, strangers! It's been quite awhile since I updated my post, and I wanted to let you know how my friend Kim is doing, as several have asked.

She's had such a long, tough road. Her surgery in December created some frightening effects. Her bowel was accidentally punctured, resulting in a terrible infection throughout her system, as well as abscesses. For months she has been receiving antibiotics daily via IV's, here and in Spokane. She has gone back and forth to Spokane for treatment and more surgeries. She's lost a LOT of weight and been weakened.

Incredibly, though, she is feeling a bit stronger. She is so determined and she's going stir-crazy from being unwell so long. She actually asked if she can try to resume her cleaning routine at our house, starting out slowly! It's so important to her to be doing!

The bank has notified them they need to be out of their house in about 6 weeks. They've been looking at houses to rent. If you know anyone who has a reasonably-priced rental--3 or more bedrooms--in the Yakima or Selah area--please let me know. They do have an old dog--a sweet yellow lab. As Kim says, "He really only moves when you tell him to."

Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers for her. If you feel inclined to donate to her account, it is still open at Key Bank, in the name of Kimberly Castro, or you can contact me.

Much love to you, friends.