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...