I am wound up at 1:00 AM, Friday morning, for two reasons: I had a productive day and accomplished those little necessary things that always need attention, and I’m keeping updated by my sister regarding my niece.

Dena texted that my niece, Kaytlinn, was playing with the family dog and was accidentally bitten near the eye. Several different medical facilities didn’t wish to address the wound since it’s very close to a tear duct.

Right now, they’re at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, awaiting more word and tests from the ophthalmologist to see if she will need surgery.

Kaytlinn has the neatest names: Kaytlinn Mae. Kay is my mother’s middle name; Linn is my sister’s middle name; and Mae is my grandmother’s middle name. I love the family heritage interwoven through her name.

Kayt loves my dogs, so I woke them to send her some photos. Chief snored and ignored.

I feel so accomplished from today’s to-do list all checked off. I still have a few items to address over the next few days but am hoping to wade into writing, Friday and Saturday.

I will keep my phone near my ear to learn any further word from Dena.