In Hobart!
Well, mom & I finally got to the hospital after 5PM yesterday. We couldn't hail a cab because they were all full after the Bears blew out Minnesota! While I'm happy about that, it was irritating not being able to get a damn cab. So, we took public transportation as far as we could. When we were at the last bus stop, after waiting for a while, I saw a cab. I guessed the right area code, dialed the number on the side of that cab and we took one for the rest of the way.

Last night we stayed at the hospital. Thankfully, I forced myself not to sleep but 3 hours before our flight out so I was able to fall asleep curled up on the small couch in the waiting room. Uncle Steve seemed to be doing ok.... He was just very weak and has a hard time eating due to the lack of eating for the last week and a half. He is now home, he is getting his energy back, and most important of all, he's using his sense of humor. He has stitches inside of his forehead that are being held in place by surgical staples. He is walking around better, he jokes about not needing a mask for Halloween. His surgical staples in his abdomen should also be coming out in a week or so.

Later this week I'll be spending some time with Syd in Valpo, the Chicago guys, and maybe a day with Josh & Carrie. It's weird but good to be back & I'm glad that my uncle is healing up well.