Dad and I have shared some classic moments during this whole ordeal. While I'm sure there will be many more to come, it's time to update our blog friends on my two current favorites.
Last Friday, the day we were discharged, I was at the hospital with Mom and Dad to help escort our less than 24-hours ago surgery patient to the car. As Dad and I gathered his remaining belongings, we began to realize how bad this was about to appear. For starters, Dad did not have any shoes. They had apparently been packed in another bag. So here I am directing this guy in a gauze cap and slipper socks out of the hospital. As we paced around looking for Mom (our getaway car), we received many puzzled and disapproving looks.
Todd and I are back in Danville this weekend. Yesterday the four of us (Mom, Dad, Todd and myself) went to the park. With the approval of Dr. Marti (and some actual doctors, too) Dad decided that he wanted to try running. We did the 2 mile loop. I say we, but let me clarify. Dad claims he is ready for things to get back to normal, no more pity parties. With that being said, let the record show that some of us did 4 miles (me). In true Dad fashion (and probably because he knew I would be posting a blog entry today), we went back to the park this morning, where he not only did the 4 miles with me, but also sprinted at the end to beat me. Punk.
Bill, you and your family continue to amaze us!! We love reading your blog and your amazing progress. Just know all of you remain in our ever constant thoughts, prayers and cheers!!! Safe travels to NC this week and I do hope you all are driving and not running there!! Xoxo Julie & Ben
ReplyDeleteWonderful stories, Sarah! So glad you and Todd have been there this week-end. Unbelievable, but great that you are jogging so much, Bill!
ReplyDeleteEthan and Sophia spent the night last night. They always sleep on the twin beds and I sleep on an air mattress on the floor between them. About 2:30 this morning I was banned to the family room by Sophia, who was unable to sleep because of my snoring!
Ken wants to know if you know who Zeke Pike is?
Just as I was going for another handful of Hershey kisses I have to read about the 4 miler today. I would much rather read aboutair compressors or Wrigley's most recent dietary history - just not how many more miles you ran today than me (4). And you did it in south Texas type heat. Give me a break.
ReplyDeleteSarah, did your dad jog in his slipper socks or did he find his shoes. Love you guys. Chris
ReplyDeleteI want to wish you safe travels this week as you travel to North Carolina. Now that Bill is back to running we need to get Marti back on the tennis court. For the past several years, I have never felt more confident about my game than when I have Marti on my side of the net. I am sure you all know exactly what I mean. She is a fierce and positive competitor, and you are smart to be letting her call the shots! As for the race...I'm in. I will be the tortoise chasing all of you rabbity people. However, a finished race is a good race, and this is definitely one we will all win, one way or another!
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