We had a wonderful weekend with Rich and our good friends, Carolyn and Neil Brennan, visiting. Mark had visitors to his physical therapy session on Friday afternoon and they were all surprised at how had he works during these sessions.
Saturday we enjoyed a wonderful picnic put on by the Family Support Group. All the patients that could attend did, Rich was the official grill sergeant with an able assist from Neil. They served up hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone and the guys really enjoyed the food. Then we were all entertained by a banjo/guitar duo who were excellent and lots of fun. We had our own pavillion at Lettuce Lake Park and the group included people who have been part of the group for many years as well as the current families. The park has a boardwalk that goes out over the lake and we took all the fellas in wheelchairs for a stroll so they could see the alligators and other wildlife.
The photos of Mark and Mark and the Brennans (notice the discreet covering of a dreaded logo) were taken at the picnic.
Sunday we girls had a day at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs and the guys kept Mark busy. They decided to roll him down the street for lunch at Panera and he kept them amused with stories of Iraq and Italy.
Today it was back to business. Rich and the Brennans had to leave, but they were able to witness Mark accepting hand made quilts from a church quilting group who drove about 3 hours to get to the hospital. They asked Mark to accept the quilts on behalf of all the guys which he did very willingly.
Physical therapy today was very productive and his legs are stretching nicely. When we had to put the casts back on tonight, it was so easy his nurse and I were delighted.
The photos of Mark and Mark and the Brennans (notice the discreet covering of a dreaded logo) were taken at the picnic.
Sunday we girls had a day at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs and the guys kept Mark busy. They decided to roll him down the street for lunch at Panera and he kept them amused with stories of Iraq and Italy.
Today it was back to business. Rich and the Brennans had to leave, but they were able to witness Mark accepting hand made quilts from a church quilting group who drove about 3 hours to get to the hospital. They asked Mark to accept the quilts on behalf of all the guys which he did very willingly.
Physical therapy today was very productive and his legs are stretching nicely. When we had to put the casts back on tonight, it was so easy his nurse and I were delighted.
3 comments:
What a beautiful photo,red is definitely your colour Mark !!
Many, many prayers continue here in Italy. We were blessed to attend the Mass commemorating the death of Pope John Paul II. Mark was heavy on my heart. I have a rosary and the missal that were blessed at the Mass for Mark. Hopefully I will be able to run into Rodney soon, so he can send them to you.
Hey Mark.
So glad you are getting a change of scenery now and then. We are starting to get alittle warmer here. I am sure you remember all to well those last weeks as a senior. Continue to stretch those legs and get stronger!! We are doing the clay bust in Ceramics II...remember those? Be patient and hang in there. TAKE CARE OF YOU AND MOM!
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