Our time with Vernon this Sunday was as special as any other. It was just the three of us, the family. Vernon was happy to see us, and chomping at the bit to get outside. We brought art supplies. Because after all, nothing says love like bringing out the art supplies when we sit around a table together. No need to talk, just an appreciation that happens when we all are doing something expressive independently…together.
Vernon said he was drawing Maki across the table.
The Valentine Justine painted.
I asked Vernon to make a Valentine for me…But the one he was most interested in today was Justine (which I have to say is very fair as she has got the short end of Vernon’s attention lately.)
She and he had some every sweet conversations today…I can’t tell you now what about, but both seemed to be glowing in the other’s company.
In the meantime, I tried to fill out the medical forms for Tuesday’s appointment at UC Irvine. I know it makes no sense to be anxious about it because it has nothing to do with anything we can DO. What we will find out on Tuesday about whether Vernon can receive a kidney transplant has to do with elements that are already in place. We shall find out what they are after Tuesday.
So I’m trying not to hold me breath…but instead we go ahead in the direction we are facing…and on into our lives as they will happen.
Happy Valentines Day. In all of this, I don’t believe that romantic love prevails over all. But it doesn’t hurt to have it. That said, I do think LOVE prevails, whatever that means.
Justine herself said today…”We bring Daddy the medicine of LOVE. And he can’t get that anywhere else.”
She’s right, of course. And it’s an honor to provide it.
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nothing like VALENTINES DAY SHENANIGANS, is there?? lovely to see you all being creative together .. out in the fresh air ..just enjoying ..being together!!
xx love to you all xx
ps ..it was Pauls birthday (valentines day)..so we all (pauls family, kayleigh and her mum) went out for pizza.. and just enjoyed being all together …..it is Lewis`s this sat(20th) ..so having a footy afternoon .. cake and tea while watching AFC Bournemouth on the tv!!
Big Happy Birthday to Paul!
I am seeing much more dexterity and consideration of the markmaking Vernon is doing. His writing is getting stronger too which is fantastic. Small but strong steps, enough to fill your heart. Big love to all and a kiss for Joe too. xx
Justine’s comment shows such great perception and honesty. I love it and want to remember it. She knows what ya’ll bring to dad.
Glad to see you all together for Valentines and see you all drawing and painting. And the lovely painting by you?? It is beautiful my dear. I thought it was a cake and then got to looking at it and saw the rings on the pad. Very pretty. Art must grow in your family and you married Vern and he is into making graphics.
Hope he can get a kidney transplant and it works out. He is looking so much better.
Have a good day.
Hugs,
Becky
I will pray that whatever needs to be done so Vernon will get a kidney transplant, will be done. This was a great idea for Valentine’s Day for a family of artists.
I hope you make some prints (or note cards, or T-shirts) out of that “Love” watercolor. And I hope you feel the affection and prayers of so many of us that you may never meet.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Allison <3
Justine is so wise and perceptive.:-)