Headed back to farm in Appomattox for Thanksgiving holiday – both boys were better – oldest coughing less – always at night when he goes to bed – starting to last about an hour until he falls asleep – Spencer’s cough is gone, Mom’s cough is gone – Mom on antibiotic – the second in 15 years because whatever this is has knocked her flat.

First night at the farm in the basement room where we all sleep – the boys both coughed at bedtime, Mom coughed a little