Going Home, April 21

Hello Family and Friends:

Robin came home today after his last test and two information sessions. Our neighbour, Bil (pictured here) drove Robin home on the Gardiner Expressway. The Gardiner was a parking lot today, not much of an Expressway at all. It was bumper to bumper traffic. Robin didn't seem to care. He noticed the sunshine, the warm air, the colours... He emptied the smell of antiseptic from his nostrils and enjoyed the drive home despite the traffic.

Arriving home was the sweetest thing for him. Two neighbours greeted him from their yard. He made his way up the five big steps to the mud room. Nelson, our baby cat was rolling around on the rug very excitedly when Robin made his first step across the threshold. Robin bent down to rub Nelson's belly and hence normal life began again on Lake Shore Drive.

Vivienne, our neighbour made a big crock of beef stew and Robin inhaled it. He had some raisin toast too, his favourite. The cats are all sitting on the bed looking at him hug the little red heart that he took home. We are hoping they don't walk all over him tomorrow morning.

Robin's mother is coming for a visit tomorrow and he is very much looking forward to that visit. He will also be taking walks in the yard and perhaps on the street. He is so thrilled to be home and mending.

Robin received cards from his family in the U.K. and friends in the U.S. The scent and colour of your flowers fill our little house. The cats are very attracted to the balloons. Please, guys keep your claws off those balloons--no big bangs to scare Robin.

Many hearts to you,

April MacDonell