Sunday, May 25, 2008

It has been a wonderful weekend so far. Yesterday, Rich, Mark and I went to brunch, the mall, and the movies before heading back and having supper here at the house. Mark was anxious to have a good omelet since he tells us the hospital can really screw up the eggs in the morning. He wanted to buy a watch and get new lenses for his sunglasses, so we did that. Then we went to see the new Indiana Jones movie, which was great.

Today we moved Mark from one side of his room to the other. His roommate was discharged on Friday, so we had the option of the flip side of the room, which has a bigger dresser/closet combo and so we took advantage of the opportunity. Then we were off to a picnic fund raiser the local rock station held for the Recreation Department here at the hospital. It was fun. There was a live band, lots of food, but very hot! (Temperature as well as food.)

We have not yet made a plan for tomorrow, but we thought we would take Rich to the water somewhere nearby.

Since tomorrow is Memorial Day, we ask that all who read this note please take a moment to remember two very special young men: Dave Alvarez and Christian Skoglund. As you will remember they are the pilots who lost their lives in the crash. They were very important people to Mark who tells me they were the best of pilots and the best of men. They are missed by him and will continue to be missed by many people who knew and loved them. Remember also the four other young airmen who also perished. It is truly a Memorial Day with special meaning to us and all of you as well. We continue to thank God for Mark and the others who survived. They are true miracles.