August 27, 2004
Friday Update
If you were lucky enough to be walking down South Forest street earlier, you might have run into Dad and me taking a stroll. The only thing that might give a bit of the story of the past few weeks is the cane that Dad had with him. It was a nice walk, and every day we're going to go a bit further.
Otherwise, it's been a quiet day, watching tv, catching up on news, eating, napping. Dad's been okay too (rimshot anybody...anybody?).
Here's a few points of interest:
We've been hearing that people who want to read everything from the beginning have a hard time finding where to start. I'll make a permanent link on the side, but if you
start here and step through the posts, you'll see every post and comment.
Also, Ginevra Kirkland, who works for
Six Apart (the company that makes
Moveable Type, the blogging software that we use) wrote a really nice comment on
her blog. It seems a little odd in one sense to link to somebody who linked to you (kind of a mobius strip of links), but Ginevra is super great, and anybody curious about blogs, blogging or how to do it should contact her. I've never had better customer service from any company ever. They have very easy options for people who are non-techy to start their own blogs. We want to read blogs for all of you! Feel free to add them to our comments as soon as you have them ready. No pressure. Are they ready yet? Are you still reading? Is it ready now?
Dani & Charles & James have landed in Singapore and called to let us know they arrived safely. We've told her she should post remotely, and hopefully she will. Dad also suggested that all of us post pictures of ourselves for those of you who don't know us all, or haven't seen us in many years.
Finally, the results of the poll were overwhelming. Scar curiosity take the day. We'll continue our quest for the perfect picture, composition and lighting. Keep checking back.
Posted by Martin at August 27, 2004 06:11 PM
Hello all~
I'm back from working 3 weeks off and on in Seattle and have managed to check in and read how well you are doing. At one point 2 weeks ago I passed the medical center on my way to "Ride the Ducks" in Seattle. That's a story for another day, but an amazing view of Seattle from Lake WA. Anyhow, I've thought of you so often the past few weeks and Mom and Dad have called to read the blotter as well. Amazing stuff! Thrilled you are doing so well, out walking and enjoying life!
Great pictures of Marilyn taking time to smell the flowers, the quilt is amazing, but the fish picture takes the prize! Great shots!
Take care and keep up the great healing!
Blessings from The Vernons
PS~ There is a meal waiting for you at Houstons!
It's been wonderful to hear about your great strides of recovery -- and now back in Bellingham and instituting a walking program on Forest St.!
It will only be a matter of time until you are down exploring the new Taylor dock extention to the trail at Boulevard park.
And Donel and family, thanks for the gift of your blog. It has given many of us the opportunity to better understand the journey you have gone through.
Donel, you have touched so many of our lives in incalculable ways, which all the varied comments in this blog attest to.
Your community of love rejoices in your recovery journey...
..and notices your walking program demands a few more steps tomorrow!
Many Blessings, Rob Olason
Dear Donel and Marilyn,
I am so thrilled to hear that you are all safely back in Bellingham. I am sure the time away seemed long to you, but I am overjoyed that Donel is home so soon.
I am also happy that you arrived home on Friday and were able to take a walk since it rained steadily at Lake Samish and poor Sierra was unable to generate any interest in taking her for a ride on her new bike. Mom found it at a garage sale this morning and deposited bike and kids with me for the day. Sierra kept checking the weather throughout the day, but there was no let up. She did get to ride the bike back to the car this afternoon.
I loved the photo of you with your quilt! I provided a block, but was out of town (in the cow pasture) and so I didn't see it in church last week.
Keep up the great recovery work. My prayers continue.
Linda
Hello all~
Posted by: Terri Collins-Vernon at August 27, 2004 07:27 PMI'm back from working 3 weeks off and on in Seattle and have managed to check in and read how well you are doing. At one point 2 weeks ago I passed the medical center on my way to "Ride the Ducks" in Seattle. That's a story for another day, but an amazing view of Seattle from Lake WA. Anyhow, I've thought of you so often the past few weeks and Mom and Dad have called to read the blotter as well. Amazing stuff! Thrilled you are doing so well, out walking and enjoying life!
Great pictures of Marilyn taking time to smell the flowers, the quilt is amazing, but the fish picture takes the prize! Great shots!
Take care and keep up the great healing!
Blessings from The Vernons
PS~ There is a meal waiting for you at Houstons!