Working with a Family

April 9-15

April 2-8 wright April 2 – April 8 Harveys by us closed down, everything on sale I had a cough I found Easter eggs in the grass lot that I can hide for Josiah Throwback to when I did that for mommy last year I have a little cough Someone called in recent break up, his ex logged into his accounts Credit cards tightening Wanting to go camping Rhea wanting to cook outside Rhea wanted to burn the wood from the hurricane from 7 months ago Basics knife lighter pot umbrella tumots My list machete flint mosquito net chinelas Wey walking using walls for support Someone left his car in a plot, came back and his tires, rims from tires, windshield wipers and even light bulbs from lights were 9’d on Porsche cayenne I got 10 easter eggs and wey loves them He was playing with the paper, then wanted to eat them, just like his parents He’ll play with us, then suddenly bite us Suggestion to buy a goat for fresh milk, destructive Swinggo out pasyaling again sa wagon Plan fire smores...

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...

This week I completed my 28th year on this planet. We gathered as a family a couple times this week in celebration, and I saw some strength finally return to my bad knee. I'm slowly transitioning from crutches to my walking cane, able to put more weight down on my leg, and I can even bend my knee more than last week. I see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is the beginning of my 12 day holiday, so I thought it would be nice to go out and travel to make the most of the time off. My leg was starting to improve and I was able to drive short distances, so Rhea and I planned on surprising my parents and sister in Arkansas and joining them all there as they welcomed my sister and brother in law into their new home. I knew that Camille also had some big announcements regarding a new job and joining the military, and my parents only had a short time before my dad goes back on his ship.  Rhea and I got our business in order, ran the errands we needed to do before le...