The healing power of you...

Dear Nicky,

I've been meaning to write about the various and sundry positive mental and psychological benefits you've brought me this summer. This thought came to me a couple days ago, but I forgot it, so I guess memory improvement is not yet one of the benefits. Where to begin? Well, let's begin at the bottom--of my feet, that is. My heel spurs haven't felt this good in months, maybe even years. When I take you out for nice long walks, I try to walk slowly and get some good flexion in my feet, and I think that's starting to pay off. Without you, I wouldn't be taking these walks. I've read a number of high-quality, well respected books this summer. I've read these because when we're sitting on a park bench somewhere, I'll read them to you out loud in the hopes that it might help you in some way. Reading is also coming more easily again; there was a period when I could barely read a thing, as my mind, my concentration went on vacation. But now I can focus and retain much more easily. See how beneficial you are in so many ways?

Love,
Dad