This morning I returned from my conference in Canada and I’m exhausted. I am happy I was able to attend but of course it was hard to be so far knowing that Ella was undergoing this surgery. Today has been a day of preparing for the trip to Chicago. I’m leaving tomorrow morning ….I’m looking forward to reuniting with the “new” Ella. We certainly miss Ella’s happy disposition around here although I have a suspicion that Netta is happily basking in the extra attention that she is getting from Gaul, me and anyone else who takes care of her. Can’t wait to get going.