As I was not able to visit Vernon today, some of his other friends brought him company. Our dear friends Joe and Nancy Severson and Sandy Hazen, who have already visited on numerous occasions, sent me pictures of their time together. Sandy must have been taking them, as she isn’t showing up in these. (Sandy, by the way, has taken time out of her busy life to help me pack boxes every single day this week…and then found time to go see Vernon as well.) Our family is so grateful to these big-hearted friends.
“Who hears music, feels his solitude peopled at once.” —Robert Browning
Joe brought his guitar and he and Nancy sang a few songs they had prepared just for Vernon. Sandy brought her little Ukulele, which Vernon tried to play, before admitting his eyes couldn’t see well enough to find the strings with his right hand. Something to work on…
Joe also brought a book filled with pictures of vintage travel posters, which they both enjoyed perusing.
They were all impressed at how much he has recovered since they saw him last, and they have committed to visiting him every Friday that they can make it. I expect its these kinds of visits, knowing other people want to hang out with him, that will bring new improvements. Music and Friendship…such food for the soul!
In other news, we picked Maki up from the airport today, much to Justine’s obvious delight. He had a great time, of course. I”ll admit I’m a bit jealous, I’ve never been to New Zealand.
I think he might have grown another inch or two as well. Is that possible in three weeks? I hear his stepdad IS the greatest cook on the planet though…so it is likely.
We will move tomorrow morning. The house is packed and as ready as its going to be. We’ll say goodbye to another home and hello to a new season.
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So good to see the photo of Maki and Justine. Maki is growing so much now. Good Luck With the move tomorrow. Maki will be a bit jet lagged:( Big hug
oh what joy for everyone..i can see by all the smiling faces…how wonderful that friends will be visiting ,when they can ..just what Vern needs right now…company and frienship. Allison, you have some big hearted friends .
All the best with your house move this weekend… a new start for 2015, i hope Maki and Justine get the bedroom they would like??!!..and you get to use your new table and chairs, real soon!!
lovely photo of Maki and Justine..that boy gets more and more handsome, i`m sure Maki had a great time with his mum and stepdad in New Zealand, being summer time..and celebrating Christmas….any photos Maki, would love to hear what you all did??..hope you are not too jet lagged.
xx big , big hugs and lots of love to you all xx
I just smile as I think of our visit with Vernon yesterday! We just wanted to take him home with us as it was kinda sad to leave him there. We encouraged him to get ready for the day he will be leaving and living with his family once again. He really liked that idea! We look forward to our next visit. Joe, Sandy and I were a team for sure. We just kept thinking of good things to talk about with Vernon and I think he did like the songs too. It will inspire Joe and I to keep practicing and singing together….we have a purpose once again. We are coming over to help with the move…theres going to be lots of help…you guys are so loved!
Maki looks all teen like suddenly! Hang in there sweetie your doing awesome. Happy new year from us all
are you moving within the same school district and close to maki’s friends? good luck with the move! life is certainly an adventure everyday 😉 continued prayers…
Allison,
You are probably moved by now or at least half way. Hope that you had some good help to get you and the kiddos moved without Vernon.
There are people back here praying for Vernon and the rest of the family. So it there is no one there expect you and one or two others just think that people all over the U.S. and a lot of other countries still praying for you guys.
With love,
Becky