Portabella, Veiled, and Wendy, thank you once again for your kind thoughts. Veiled, truly it is not necessary to have the "right" words to say, there really are no words that would make any difference to the situation. It is simply gratifying to know you are thinking of us all. Jim and I are grateful, and I believe Evie would be secretly grateful as well, though loathe to admit anything of the sort at the moment. In any event, much appreciated.

Evie is somewhat better today, though not in the best of moods. That is quite understandable given yesterday's ordeal. She can barely walk at this point and is in a fair amount of pain. Thankfully, this usually subsides in about 48 hours, and her mood should improve as the pain reduces.

Wendy, I am pleased to know that your condition is not life threatening, however it sounds quite uncomfortable and bothersome nonetheless. I assume there is treatment or at least medication for pain that you may take? I wish you well.

Thank you all once again for your thoughts and prayers. It certainly does help to ease the situation on our end.