I did some more work on the teaching for Sunday. It will be ready. It looks like we have our departure date for our return trip home, too. Friday morning. That way we can help with some tricky basketball logistics on Thursday. Christi’s parents are coming up for the next “shift.” Christi is certainly doing better. Her two youngest kiddos are making sure she gets up and walks around every hour or so. That’s very cute, especially when the little four-year-old aspiring nurse shows her compassion and reminds Mom that “it’s time to get up and walk now.” The walk is pretty slow. That post-op pain is definitely making its presence known. But I noticed she has been venturing out on occasion without holding the small pillow next to the incision site. That’s a plus, I would say.
I
was invited into the Princess Castle yesterday by AnnaGrace. At least that’s what Chris informed me that
it was. It stretched from floor to the
chandelier in the entryway. There was
some kind of hula hoop near the top with sheer fabric (if that means
see-through lacey kind of stuff with glittery highlights) hanging down on
all sides. It reminded me of a girly
version of the Cone of Silence from Maxwell Smart. AnnaGrace and I were the only ones that could
fit at a time, if that helps paint a picture in your mind. I gotta say, I felt special. And then later in the day she challenged me
to a duel with light sabers. I
lost. Remember … this paragon of
sweetness has three older brothers.
In
the afternoon Caleb and Luke took me to the local baseball card shop. I guess it is technically a memorabilia shop,
because they have collectable stuff of all kinds. I found out the last time we were here that
they have some of the series I am currently trying to complete. 1961-62 Fleer Greats. They didn’t have any that I was missing. I did pick up a few in better condition than
the ones I have, though. I was most
excited to get another Lefty Gomez. The
one I have is sort of marred, as collectible cards go. When I was about ten years old, Lefty came to
Galveston as part of a marketing scheme for a local sporting goods store. I got to meet him in person and get his
autograph on his card. Very special
memory for me. Not so good for any
attempt to get an un-marred set, though.
I also picked up another one that has been kind of hard for me to find,
Bill Terry. Caleb had some money with
him, but he didn’t see anything he couldn’t live without.
I
got to go to Zak’s basketball game last night.
They played against a local private school with a reputation for extreme
strictness. That extended to the fans as
well. I got kicked out before we ever
got in. Seems fans weren’t allowed to
enter until fifteen minutes before game time.
And then each player was only allowed two fans to represent him. Josh is the assistant coach, so he got
in. I had to go sit in Josh’s truck for
fifteen minutes. Oh, and when the time
came that I could enter, they took my temperature first. No Covid allowed, you know. Then after the game I got kicked out
again. I made the massive mistake of waiting
for Josh and Zak to come out of the locker room, since they were my ride home
and all. Nope. You have to wait outside in the rain and
cold. I texted Josh and asked, “If I get
the Covid from standing in the rain, can I sue?” He replied, “They have better lawyers than
you.” No doubt about that. Oh, Zak’s team lost the game. He scored five points, though. And he played some really good defense. I think they will have a pretty good season.
Ephesians
6:18 says, “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of
prayers and requests. With this in mind,
be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Father,
thank you that Christi seems to be doing a lot better. Please continue doing your healing work in
her body. Amen.
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