Not with near as much grace as I would hope. You are the one that hears of my troubles the most and...I do not think you know how much I appreciate that you allow me the time and space to do so. You've your own patients and concerns to mind and you hear me out without comment or question more often than you truly ought.

[ She's grateful. She does not have words for how grateful- and thanking him for anything is a bit of a trial. He doesn't care for it so she simply has not done so but...going into the new year? He ought to be aware. ]