First the me stuff: I was able to run Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Rebecca and then we participated in a 5 K on Saturday. The local Food Bank sponsors an annual fund raising event complete with activities, music, food, a kayak race and a 5 K. Rebecca chose to run the entire race at my pace and we crossed the finish line at 31:02, a time I was pleased with, although slower than last year's pace.
I also spent time at the rent house and finally got 95% of the painting done by working half days there. On Wednesday, I took Rebecca with me to one of her rent houses that needed the exterior pressure washed.
Monday evening, the local movie theater showed "the Other Side of Heaven, Part 2". It was a special request and the promoters would only show it if at least 35 people signed up. Normal attendance on a Monday night is 20; there were approximately 75 for this showing.
On Monday Sally left; then Steve and Kathy departed on Tuesday. Their visits were appreciated and Sandy enjoyed their presence even for the short duration of their stays. Then Saturday night Joshua (White) flew in from college in Utah. He arrived in Little Rock and Katie was kind enough to transport him here. She had to leave Sunday afternoon, but not until we had time to make fudge (it's tradition).
Sandy has been 'busy' coming to closure on several projects she would like to see completed. Sue and Steve were very helpful locating a water fountain for the front (the last one broke two years ago) at Home Depot and Steve helped getting it assembled and now we once again have the sound of running water in the front. I have going through her emails unsubscribing to most of her business related emails that she subscribed to when she was still writing; now they are of no value to her. We have three older laptops that need reviewing to see if there is any valuable data on them before they are discarded. Sandy was unable to access the oldest one, dating back to our Georgia Mission days, but Josh worked his magic and it is now downloaded on a jump drive for us to review.
Josh's stay ended this morning (Monday). Rebecca is driving him back to Little Rock to catch his flight; then she will return, pick up a rental car, and drive to Springfield for her Tuesday morning flight. Visits are always appreciated and enjoyed; we have certainly been spoiled by all the attention Sandy is getting by visiting family; we especially appreciate their preparing yummy meals for us when they are here!
Sunday afternoon, Sarah and daughter Hannah stopped by. Sarah is great at massaging Sandy's swollen feet and Hannah and Katie busied themselves in the kitchen making fudge. Then Katie had to leave. But the relief society president and her oldest son stopped by and we had some good visiting time. And before they left, Tanya Kelley arrived for a couple of days. We certainly feel loved and cared for.
Sandy continues to amaze us with her strength and stamina; some days are better than others, but she is mostly void of pain. But she is slowing growing weaker. Your prayers and contact with her are appreciated.
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