State of Grace

It's been a busy week since Wednesday, Wy's staples are out for one. Our much beloved blogger Betty Andrews will submit an entry tomorrow after an interview with Wiley and catch you up on the Wy happenings.

Speaking of Betty, many people have passed along what fans they have become of her writing as well as a deep appreciation for her effort and thoughtfulness in keeping up the blog. Last night my sister Donna told me she checks everyday to see what Betty wrote. Donna said she knows that at some point Wiley's story will have a happy ending, but she hopes Betty will keep writing about something because she is hooked.

Tim and I have been grateful for Betty's gift of blog as well, I think if it was up to us the blog would have said: Really, really scared. Really, really tired. Really, really scared. Which would not have been comforting to anyone!

Many nights I would drive home from the hospital (.9 miles) , uttered a few exhausted pieces from the day into the phone and Bet would manage to turn it into something quite manageable and reassuring. For those of you who wish to thank Bet personally her email address is betandrews@gmail.com.

Also, I feel a bit embarrassed about the name of the blog. Long ago, in July, when I named the blog it was as a "nod" to Tim's beautiful short film, "State Of Grace", which is nearly complete. Even as we have tended to Wy and the holding together of our life. Fellow filmmakers and friends have been working in their "spare" hours to put the finishing touches on "State Of Grace" so that the fall film festival schedule can be kept on track. Thank you to all of you.

Which brings me to my final but huge point, both Tim and I have come to realize we could never begin to thank the many kind and generous acts that have been lavished on our family. Please know they are felt and appreciated and contribute to our collective healing.

Tim is heading to LA even as we speak. He and Steve are back in the fall TV grove/grind having completed "Bottle Shock" with an all nighter Wednesday night. They will be working on "Greek" flying home Saturday mornings, leaving Sunday evenings. I know it is to hard to even imagine. Keep a good thought for exhausted Tim.

On a much smaller note, I know I am way behind on returned phone calls and emails. Even if it is simly to reach out and say "hi", know I want to and will.

Oh ya and Wy says, "Mom don't tell people not to visit me"! Okay, Okay he's right, no reason he can't hang with his pals. But maybe call first and lets keep it to 2-3 hours.

With great appreciation,
Nancy