April 12, 2015

Today started off with a bowl of oatmeal and raisins - you know, one of those comfortable days that just can't get in a hurry. We went to church and it was the youth service, and they did an excellent job of it. as well as the social gathering afterward. I was glad we went, though it would have been fun to have had the girls with us, they always enjoy Sunday School.

Other than taking care of a few things around the house, and finishing up some tax preparations (yeah, we still haven't filed for 2014) it has just been a basic easy day. This evening we were invited to a meal with Bruce and Rosemary R. of the Carrington Corporation, a memorial for Bruce's father who passed away recently. Hal was just shy of 90 years, and died of cancer, he will be missed. Linda and I were very pleased at being invited, as we got to see some friends we usually don't see very often, and the meal it self was wonderful.

The drive up to Mare (the restaurant where we ate), in Laguna Beach was easier than expected, and the ride back home was even easier. I thought it was going to take over two hours to get there, and it turned out to be just under, while the ride home was just over 90 minutes.

Tomorrow we will be going in to Balboa, to see Dr. Sheu, and discussing what and when the next steps will be taken for Jason. Jason didn't come to the dinner because of the challenges he is dealing with right now, and why he is in need of another surgery. Other than that, and picking up the girls, I would have to say the only other thing we need to do is go food shopping. Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.

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