<p>Thank you. Your words have meant so much.</p>

<p>I&#39;m now at home - my parent&#39;s house. Everyone is well. My father was released from the hospital on Friday and now has a fancy pacemaker/defibrillator in his chest and is recovering very nicely.</p>

<p>(The wonders of medicine.)</p>

<p>I&#39;ll be spending time with my family the next few days, not doing much of anything. My husband&#39;s back in Boston with the two boys - this was the first time I&#39;ve flown without a child in 3 years. It was relaxing, even in seat 20D waaaaay back in coach.</p>

<p>In much more interesting news, it looks like I&#39;ll get to meet the police officer that saved my dad&#39;s life. I don&#39;t know what I can say to him to fully convey how grateful I am to him. I&#39;m considering getting his name tattooed across my forehead, but that may be a bit too much. We&#39;ll see.</p>

<p>Next project - enrolling in a CPR class. I&#39;m serious. CPR is the new black. If I were to suddenly become a Miss America contestant, that would be my cause/platform: CPR. Learn it. Love it.<br /> </p>
