Paul's Update - 05/13/06

Dear Friends:

Boy ... what a busy day for all of us. Dad left early to go to Paul's. Saturday is Starbucks day so Dad had to be there early. As you know, Paul enjoys the Starbucks outing. He is feeling much better and is very alert once again. Carolyn, Nana, Aunt Ann Z & I spent the morning preparing for Tabby's baby shower. Wrapping presents, preparing food, shopping for last minute stuff. It was a nice time to share with each other even though it was a busy time! The blessings of family and friends that share our lives are so wonderful. It is special when we can spend time together. We celebrate all that God has given us. Mother's day is especially wonderful for our family this year. As with many holidays we thank God that Paul is able to be with us and enjoy being together. Tabby's baby shower was at 3pm. It was amazing to see all of our friends & relatives that came to share with us. As I looked around the room I realized we had folks from many parts of our lives there. Childhood friends, Scouting friends, Neighbors (new and previous), our friends from Fairfax Hospital that share a bond that we will always treasure although tragedy brought us together, our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, nieces, our daughters & granddaughters, our church family and even a few special men in our lives! So many people who have special places in our hearts. Tabby was so blessed by the event! Paul was able to come and participate for about an hour. He ate cake, drank punch and watched as Tabby opened presents. I think he enjoyed the event! Dad brought him and kept a close eye on him but he was able to sit by Tabby and share in the fun. She must have gotten close to 150 rubber duckies (that's what she wanted!!). After the baby shower Tabby & Paul went out to dinner with Tabby's parents, her brother & her grandmother. Some of the girls stayed at the church to enjoy the "Daughters in Christ" banquet that the men of the church do for all the ladies. It is always a fun time and our women are so blessed to have men that care enough to honor us. Sunday will be a special day to enjoy our family. Thanks so much for being there as our support and our friend. I spent much time thanking God for our blessings and your part of that!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!!

Love Lynne & Carl