I called this afternoon to wish my mother a happy birthday. Ben answered the phone, and I asked if Mom were asleep. “Oh, you haven’t heard,” he said. “Mamama seems to have had another stroke.” She was sitting at the table eating Chinese after church when she slumped over. She’s at the hospital now, not really responding to anything but seems to be sleeping.

I’m glad I got to see her last weekend when I was back in Mobile for Ben’s graduation and Ian’s dedication.