Yesterday, according to the Jewish calendar, I turned 50. Today, there's a birthday dinner in my honour. My family (parents, sisters - including one that came in from out of town - and their families) will all be there. My wife will not. Her stress level has gotten to the point where she cannot be around people. She even skipped church today. If you knew her, you'd know that's saying a lot. If it wasn't my birthday and if it wasn't a prepaid dinner, I would have backed out. My wife insisted I attend.

Get well soon, honey. I won't stay late after the meal.