DH is doing well. He’s in good spirits. I had to share a gift that his cousin S* sent with his parents for him to have after surgery. They’re a bunch of multicolored signs mounted on popsicle sticks for him to hold up instead of talking:

• I’m [DH] and I’m fine.
• I’m [DH] and I feel lousy.
• Where is the nearest casino?
• I need to go to the bathroom.
• Do you know how to play poker?
• Do you call this food?
• Please don’t poke me again.
• Ask me about my wonderful cousin [S].

He loved them. By the way, for those who know us well enough to do so, you can send him a card for free at the hospital’s cards site.