H1N1...

Dear Nicky,

This morning you and I got our swine flu shots. I didn't feel a thing, you were scared but quickly recovered. June couldn't get this particular shot because she's too young. Mom was worried that the shots had thimerisol in them, but the nurse assured us they didn't. I know they didn't, but when a doubt enters your mind it can be like an aggressive plant in fertile soil. And what's my fear regarding thimerisol? Autism, of course. Even though I think you're out of the danger zone, even though you're so sweet and loving, could it happen, just like that? Later this evening Mom and June went to bring over Mary the babysitter so Mom and I could go see a movie. While they were gone, you were so spontaneously loving and demonstrative it almost made me cry. I never want that to go away.

Love,
Dad