Dear IF readers,

I am packing and scurrying to the airport. The boys are with the babysitter, Papa is coming home early and I am on my way to Crystal for a visit. I was so touched to get a blog mail from one of my writers, Grandma Ellen, wishing me well. Here is her loving note,

“Catherine,

Your heartfelt piece about Crystal and her winning the “Miss Wheelchair N,Y.” title was stunning. My first thought, when I read about her award, was “Wow! That’s like being “Miss New York Subway” (or something like that) in the movie “On the Town”. But then I read further, and your feeling of trepidation came to the fore – beautifully expressed but with foreboding. I hope you and Crystal have a lovely visit and that all your reservations about the roller coaster-like events of her life are for nought.

Ellen”

This is what this magazine is about for me. Telling stories and having them heard. And creating the big extended family that is possible for all of us to lean on and heal with together. Share some laughs and joys. Avoid a few wars because we know better that we are essentially the same. We are all mothers, fathers, cousins, aunts, uncles, children, brothers, sisters, and we are all trying to keep our families safe and healthy.

I get on the plane to go to Crystal with so much strength in my heart that the world is rooting for this young woman in her wheelchair with a heart of gold and a smart head like a wizard that will find her magic.

Take care IF readers, till next time, Cat Wayland

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