Day 5: Another Update

THANK YOU!

So many of you sent me wonderful notes with encouraging thoughts and positive stories about how family or friends made it through similar situations. My focus has been almost entirely on Michele right now so I do not have time to respond to each message, but they have been read (more than once) and have brought strength, optimism and happiness to my family at this time of need. It is a reminder that life is a very delicate web, and each relationship is a strand. We rely on one another in ways big and small to turn burdens into fulfillment.

Your thoughts and prayers are working, too! Michele is doing great and baby Oliver is growing stronger every day, in the womb, where he is supposed to be. We've made it five days since her water broke and we are growing confident that this is a bonafide streak. All the signs are pointing in the right direction. Our day are filled with laughter and tears in equal measure, but both are starting to be trumped by sheer mind-numbing boredom... the best feeling of all. As Michele has taken to saying, "boring is the new exciting!"

I will be working more and more over the next few days, so don't hesitate to email or call... if the status quo continues, I expect to be in the office at least part-time starting next week. I will send out updates from time to time. Don't feel compelled to respond, just continue doing whatever you are doing because it sure is helping!

In gratitude,

Charlie, Michele and Oliver