Kids+Grandkids=Good Medicine

Sunday through Weds we gathered at Callaway Gardens for a family time. Son Trey, Katka, and Evelyn flew in from Brussels. Son Stephen came. Daughter Amanda, Jon, Ellie, and Parker came. Deb and Vern came, and basked in the rare time for all of us together to fellowship and face the elephant in the room...Deb's health situation and future possibilities. It was fun: stressful at times:Tearful at times: absolutely delightful!

Food Angel Dave Smoked a ham, a pork roast, and a turkey. We ate like royalty! Thanks Dave!

The staff at Callaway was informed for the reason for our family gathering and treated us so well. They had a welcoming Red Velvet cake waiting for Deb. It was good! The staff also brought Deb a card and a very nice book about Callaway Gardens. The staff lady who delivered it told Deb that she had lost her husband to cancer. They had a strong embrace.

The little ones loved the pool. It is perfect for children with a very shallow slope.

At a little shop, the owner presented Deb a nice set of earrings from Israel. They became friends and craft-buds in 15 minutes.

Here are a bunch of mixed pix. Click to enlarge.

Evelyn and Vern play a duet

Stephen relaxes with Deb

Trey relaxes with Deb

Stephen plays with Parker

Parker and his father Jon

Deb lifeguards

Stephen chills

Deb and Parker

Katka holds Amanda's daughter Ellie

Trey, Evelyn, and Katka

Amanda holds Parker

Callaway staff member presents a gift book to Deb

Jewelry from Israel given to Deb

Katka and Evelyn play with the other family member-Nadia the dog

The plan is to fly to Arkansas tomorrow morning in Redbird (see www.Flightaware.com  N680V)

Tests begin tomorrow afternoon. We meet Dr van Rhee Friday morning. After that???