Working with a Family

This is my last week of three weeks off. It could not have come at a better time, as this gout flare was one of the most painful and discouraging ones I’ve had probably since the first or second flare up. This flare lasted a total of five weeks, with three weeks being completely immobilized and unable to sleep or function. Luckily this last week of my break I gained enough strength back to do more chores around the house and actually get some things done.     The missionaries and our male group leader President Velarde came and helped me to dig out a section for our flower bed. It was a lot of work, and could not have been done without the help of those three. The grass had a tight root hold on the ground and we even found a giant   5 gallon sized concrete block under that we chipped away at until we were able to turn it on its side and bury it low enough that our vegetable roots would never reach. Afterwards we had refreshments of ice cream and cookies. I...