Reina and Madeleine.

I only have a second, but I wanted you to know we finally have news about Grace. After further tests the doctors are convinced that she does have TB. Odette said this morning that Grace has been crying since her diagnosis and has been refusing to eat and that the medications are really bothering her. We only had a minute to talk this morning, but O. said she thinks Grace has lost all hope. I’ve been wandering around the house wondering if there is anything at all I can take her (besides her very own mother or 2000 bouncy balls and 2000 zines) that would help her feel even a little bit better. This poor kid has been through the ringer.

There’s more I could say, but I’m in recovery mode after two near-all nighters on the zine. I’m desperately relieved to say that it is finally in the hands of a new printer, after a few near disasters yesterday–one of which included the old printer forgetting to mention that shipping would be an extra $1000. Needless to say he did not get the job. What the new printer lacks in cheap prices, he makes up for in cheerfulness and a sterling good character. I feel glad the job will be done locally, too.

I’ll keep you updated on Grace. I feel so bad for her. I am so incredibly hopeful that I can give her the tiniest bit of comfort and even more courage when I arrive next week. Let’s hope.