Today was a mixed day. Mostly good. The morning was a worry because Dick is having so much trouble standing. His feet hurt, mainly the heels and ankles and he is afraid to stand on them at all.

Chelsea and I took a shortened walk so that I could get everything done before I went to Blessed Trinity for the Mass and Faire. We did his sequential compressions, changed the dressing on the open wound and fed us all a good breakfast. Then I helped Dick lay down for his morning nap before heading out to Falls.

Bobbie and Bill were here at 11Am and said that he was just getting out of the bathroom when they arrived so Bobbie was able to help him get in his wheel chair and back to the desk, then Bill went to Chester's for burgers and fries all around which they said were Delicious. Chester's makes Burgers and Fries the way they are supposed to be made. Think Bob's Lunch for those of who who lived in Falls.

I got to church at 9 in time for part of the rehearsal. The prelude started at 9:30 with harp and instrumentals with Irish Dancers on the altar, two songs by our combined choir. We had the Blessed Trinity Choir, The choir from St. Peter's Episcopal in Fall, St. John the Baptist in Kohler and St. Mary's in Chilton. A FULL choir and it was beautiful. The Kindrcore also sang. THEN we went into the Mass. The procession in and out was led by a bagpiper, Jo Stauber, a member of Blessed Trinity. Confirmation Students followed him with banners and then the lectors, Deacon Jens, and Fr. Bob. Very impressive. If you have not attended this mass, plan on coming next year. We are very proud of the tradition and the beauty of the service.

Jeff and Kathy came from Hilbert and brought Mother over. She is so precious. My niece Sara came with her boyfriend Bill too. He seems very nice and was puppy sitting. What a guy, he brought the dog with him and the dog was a perfect gentleman.

Randy and Donna worked the beer tent and Becky and Bryan were there with the beautiful Elizabeth. She is growing into such a charmer with the most gorgeous brown eyes in the whole world.

My friend Nancy asked if I was going to sing so I asked the bandleader if I could join them for a song. He and I sang Isle of Innisfree for the crowd. After a few false starts to get the right key it turned out OK and I got hugs all around from the band. The dancers also spelled the band for three sets during the afternoon. They are local dancers and were WONDERFUL and beautiful.

I loved the day and came home to a contented husband. Bobbie and Bill were good for him. When I got home he quite quickly went down for a nap. While was sleeping Jim and Michelle came over for a bit to visit with Bobbie, Bill and me. Bobbie had brought some homemade Mocha Sherbet for four , so I invited Jim and Michelle back for dessert later.

Dick and I had hamburger soup for supper and then capped off a perfect day with the sherbet with Jim and Michelle. I found out that Michelle has another whole week off so we will be seeing them more this week than usual also. That is a nice treat.

So except for the fact that we are concerned about Dick's feet, it turned out to be a mostly up day. Good Deal. Much better to have more ups than downs.


Tomorrow starts doctor visits. Pray that we can figure out the pain problem and pray for my friend Kate's husband Ron who may have to go to St. Luke's on Thursday.

Love you all

Mary

A public notice. I think it is important.


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