Aren't we a funny bunch?

I often wonder who else wishes for pneumonia except for cancer patients and their families? Don't get me wrong, pneumonia is scary and can get out of control very quickly, but it's always better than the alternative. Adrienne is actually feeling really good right now except for being a bit sleep deprived. I flew to Claremont on Wednesday and drove her home but she still had one paper to finish yesterday so I expect she'll be sleeping most of today. We'll go back for graduation next weekend and then a visit to City of Hope to make sure the pneumonia is gone and to figure out the next steps.

Daniel and Curt are in Santa Barbara right now. Yes, the home of the fires, the third one in 9 months. Thank goodness Curt was there and can help look out for Daniel so I don't worry too much. He lives in a rented house at the base of the hills, not too far from the mission, which has been at risk and it would be a tragedy to lose any of those buildings. I don't understand but apparently it's considered a brush fire until a house or structure burns down and then they can call in outside help, after it's already out of control. Curt sent me a picture from his cell phone yesterday and you can see the flames and smoke in the hills above the house. Right now, the fire is moving away from Daniel's but these things are very unpredictable. There are planes and helicopters flying overhead, dropping water and chemicals on the fire. Curt says it feels like a war zone. Add to that, Daniel hurt his elbow and is getting over the flu from last week so he's at the doctor getting checked out (Update: Daniel is fine). Curt now is hoping to drive back Saturday morning but we agreed that he won't leave until the fire is totally under control.