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Got a strange phone call last night from my youngest brother Macsen. The wedding invitation found him (miracle #1) and he thinks he'll be able to come (miracle #2) without any financial help from me (miracle #3). (Yes, I did offer. Macsen's idea of a savings account is having more than five euro left over after a pub crawl.) The strange part was, though, that he didn't sound particularly happy about any of it, though he wouldn't actually say anything about it. Nothing's wrong, he says. Congratulations, he says.

I keep telling myself it's nothing, but the problem is I know Macsen well enough to know when all's not well, and I know all's not well. But all he'll say is don't worry, everything's fine, see you in October.

I called Euan after Macsen rang off and asked if they'd talked recently, and he said aside from a birthday card for Rhodri (miracle #4--Macsen never remembers birthdays), no, he hasn't.

I don't know what to think about all this.

And I need to figure out a birthday present for a one-year-old. Party this weekend. The idea of watching Lorne play with my nephew is adorable beyond words, so I'm trying to focus on that.

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Preoccupied with what? He's a beach bum who occasionally bartends and sleeps with tourists. I could understand it more if he didn't have money but he says no, he's fine.

The plans are good. I think we have everything pretty much decided if not bought or arranged.

Oh sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have such a life as that. I'm sure it would drive me nuts quickly, but there would be a few very nice, restful days.

In any case, my thoughts are with you guys. *hug*

Oh thats great love! I'm glad its all coming together for you two.

I don't think he's read a book since he left school.

Thanks, love.