Monday, July 2, 2007

Official Tourists

Hello to everyone from C'ville! Luke, Linley, Jack and I (Patti) arrived yesterday afternoon to chase away Papaw's boredom and make sure he is not able to nap for the next few days. Mimi has played nurse to the kids as they have managed to scrape, cut, and bruise themselves nonstop. I think she likes being the nurse rather than the patient!

This morning, Luke went with Mom to her treatment and saw the radiation machine. He reported that it was really cool, the people were really nice, and Papaw talks to everybody! After a quick lunch, we headed to Monticello and a special "kids tour" of the property. We had a great time and all agreed that the kids's tour was better than the regular tour. We learned a lot and especially enjoyed the vegetable garden, where Dad was glad to see that Scott County is not the only place with deer problems! We were official tourists and had a great time.

The house here in C'ville is perfect for Mom and Dad. Just more evidence of who is in charge of this journey! The front yard is equipped with a tree swing- much to the delight of the kids-and we enjoyed coffee on the outdoor patio in the back yard this morning. Mom is truly doing well; her energy is high and her attitude is awesome. Daddy is good too; let's just say this is the best yard on the street!

Thanks to all of you for your continued love and prayers for Mom and our family. I hope you don't mind my posting tonight--Mimi is busy. Besides, I can't be outdone by Laura (#2, the sequel, Aunt LaLa, LA...). Remember, God is good... all the time...

Love to all,
Patti

3 comments:

Laura said...

Hey Patti, nice posting! But you forgot my motto, 'Death to Fredriko-Cooper'!!!!
Glad you all had a good time at TJs house and are able to relax. We will see you all tomorrow - if I had thought about it I would have made a Jello ribbon salad - but I don't think I can take Tuesday off from work!
Love you all,
La
PS - Who is calling me the sequel?? Is that Dad???? I do NOT like it!

Allen and Carol said...

We are so glad you have all had such a wonderful time together the past couple of days. You all have such a great family! We are truely blessed to know each of you. We pray for a safe return trip home for Patti and the kids and lots of great memories of the trip for everyone.

Laura - Thanks for sharing such a neat story about the origin of Fredriko Cooper. With God leading the troops, I pray with confidence that Fredriko will soon be history; never to be heard of again.

Our love and prayers to all of you,

Allen and Carol

Anonymous said...

Marlene & Roger,
I am so happy that all of you have been together and had a wonderful time. The report from Patti makes me extremely happy. I know God is working in your lives as well as we who are witnessing your devout faith.
My love and thoughts are continuously with all of you.
Hope you have a great 4th!
Love - Sharon & Lynn