I woke up around 8:30 am. It was sunny. According to the meteorologist the maximal temperature in the afternoon was expected to reach 68 degrees. A beautiful day to stroll outside... Dad must have left the house about an hour ago. I went to check on mom. Her door was slightly ajar. I peeked in. Mom was on her back, her eyes staring blankly at the ceiling... "Mom, are you OK?" She gazed at me and smiled lovingly, "Alex, life is good! Let me freshen up and then we'll have breakfast. After that I want to talk to you. I have an idea. See what you think..." "OK. Call me if you need help!" "I don't plan to take a shower now, so I think that I can manage by myself, but thank you..." While she was in the bathroom, I prepared French toasts, large vegetable omelet, fresh orange juice and ch

