((((((((( Alex ))))))))))

I don't need to tell you that taking time off makes it possible for him to keep on doing what he does, because I'm sure that you understand that intellectually. It's still scary and annoying that we need them so much and they can just put us aside and go live their own lives without us.

You've got us though. We're available (at least someone is) whenever, and we care about you too.