Despite one last unhappy turn (a diagnosis of anemia), after another trip to the hospital (for a blood transfusion) my mother's doing much better now. She's still in pain, but it's manageable, and she's feeling far more like herself. An encouraging sign. I'm relieved and looking forward to everyone's life returning to normality (or a reasonable semblance thereof.)
And that's a great birthday present as far as I'm concerned. Friends and family are taking me out to celebrate number 36 tonight. Should be a lot of fun. I'll blog again (perhaps with the Worldcon report) tomorrow, or possibly Monday, depending on how much I drink tonight. Cheers, everyone!
Happy birthday, Nick! I'm glad your mom is feeling better. It was great to get to talk to you a bit at WorldCon, and I hope everything gets back to normal for you soon.
Posted by: Deanna Hoak | September 16, 2006 at 04:50 PM
I'm so glad your mom's doing better. And have a very happy birthday! Don't drink too much, I'm looking forward to an update ;)
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 16, 2006 at 09:56 PM
Well, Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Good to hear your mother's doing better.
Have a great time. :D
Posted by: ₣łαѕђсατ | September 17, 2006 at 12:55 AM
that's very fine that your mother's better!
Happy 36th birthday, have lots of fun!
we'll be waiting for the Worldcon report!
ângelo
Posted by: Ângelo Fernandes | September 17, 2006 at 10:36 AM
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ângelo
Posted by: Ângelo Fernandes | September 28, 2006 at 10:38 AM
i'm not much of a reader, but i am looking forward to reading your books later this year. i like a lot of the same stuff. i am a self-taught, xenophobic, isolated wanderer in a spaceless cave. a terra firma friend of mine brought me out at 37 and i wondered where Carl was at and found you. good luck and someday i will return.
Posted by: Marshall T | October 05, 2006 at 04:39 PM
Happy late Birthday, (my birthday: 30 sept)
Muchas felicidades,
You have a strong mother, I'm glad she's well. I enjoy the serie Cosmos, and i think that your father will be very happy of you.
see you soon,
Best regards
Posted by: Elena | October 16, 2006 at 05:02 PM
Wow, how much did you drink? You haven't posted anything since. ;)
Posted by: ₣łαѕђсατ | October 17, 2006 at 11:33 PM
I am pleased to hear that your mother is feeling better. Happy (belated) birthday and happy (belated) halloween.
Your books are among my favorites.
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | November 03, 2006 at 12:02 AM