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Gilly's toothache is much improved today, thanks to the miracle of antibiotics. By evening, the pain seemed to have dissipated.

He spent a wonderful afternoon with Barb, fighting his fatigue valiantly so as to avail himself of every possible moment with his very special cousin. She shared her smile, enthusiastic ideas and suggestions and some warm bagels, and we accepted it all with open arms. I haven't seen Gilly this talkative in weeks (or is it months? I'm losing track!).

Later on, we welcomed Sharon and Rosanne. The four of us laughed our way through dinner. We ate at home instead of spending Saturday night on the town, as is our habit. We all agreed that there's nothing like home cooked food. Gilly appreciated the freedom to assume his position on his lazy boy immediately following the meal. I can rest easy knowing exactly what he consumed. It was a win-win situation.

Yet again, friends and family graced our home and helped make our world a better place. Not too shabby for a rainy Saturday.