This is the cyber-age version, I suppose, of putting a candle in the window to welcome somebody home. As you can read on Jess' Caring Bridge website, she's in emergency surgery tonight. She'll be fine, I'm sure, but this was not the June she or Heather had planned. In fact, their vacation to celebrate Jess' recovery was scheduled for next Wednesday.

Thanks in advance for joining me in sending good energy, thoughts and prayers, even lit candles her way.

This candle welcomed us home Monday after a weekend in La Paz -- the entire valley was without electricity, making for a quiet evening and a surprisingly cozy feel. I can't wait until Heather and Jess get to enjoy quiet cozy evenings themselves.