Lewis Ginter Gardens, Amy's friend Maya and Jacob's Mom

Yesterday was beautiful and so enjoyable. Amy and I ate breakfast with Daddy at Citrus and then headed up 64 to Richmond to meet Karin, Bill and Maya. Route 64, which normally is as drole as a highway can be, was a technicolor array of yellows, oranges, and red trees. We met in the teahouse of Lewis Ginter Gardens. I'm going to put a link in the upper right for this lovely jewel of a botanical garden in Richmond. I plan to repeat this jaunt several times a year. I can't wait to go back in May, when Karin and Bill say it is breath-taking.

I had the honor of spending a few hours with Jacob's Mom over dinner last night. I was on the edge of my seat hearing about all the challenges, battles, and victories they have faced in the massive effort to get Jacob the treatments he needs. The outcome: he is not through the woods, but his prognosis is excellent. I enjoyed the dinner immensely.