text: Mike, I am not normally a fan of "heartfelt writing" where emotional truth is involved (living in the land of DeNile as I do), but your every word, every column, touch me where I allow few people to go.  I too lived/loved through a final illness with my husband and so understand and empathize (as well as envy) your opportunity for practical and very holy love with Vicky.  I'm also struggling now with a health concern myself and absolutely can't wait to get home to Netflix, Amazon and my little avatar dogperson, Louis.  You are a remarkable, extraordinary writer as well as husband and follower of Jesus.  Thank you from my 💛.  CAEL