Homeward bound

Thanks for the good wishes, all. Gay and I are both still adjusting to the idea -- I guess out of self-preservation we haven't let ourselves be too optimistic.

It was undramatic enough. The doc looked at my tubes and wounds and said, well, you could go home now if you want. Do you feel okay to fly?

In fact, I'm not sure I would need a plane.

Just have to get in touch with my primary care doctor at the VA in Gainesville, who will hook me up with a couple of specialists -- a gastrointestinal su...