A short summary of my last few weeks: The couch.  About three weeks ago I tore my Achilles tendon, and so after surgery I have spent many an hour here on the couch, developing a semi-permanet impression of my backside into the cushion.

Some things I’m learning:
- Krull (1983) was a great movie… in 1983.  I still enjoyed it (on the couch) in 2009.  A very young Liam Neeson was in it; I didn’t remember that.  I only remember as a child really wanting a glaive!
- My kids are sweet compassionate people.  Libby always tells me she wants to be my servant… I think she means nurse, or assistant – but servant is way too cute!
- Things like being able to get up and get a cup of coffee should never be taken for granted.
- A couch is a great place to develop self-pity if you’re not careful.
- Carne Asada tacos from the taco bus, hand-delivered by your bros, is as good a medication as vicadin.  Better.

So I’m learning a bit.  Thanks to everyone for the prayers and support.  I’ll let you know how it’s all progressing as I go.  For now, the sutures are out, and I have 10 weeks on crutches to go.