Lazy Football Sunday (or so I thought)

It's been a long time since Big Tom and Mist "slept in" on a Sunday morning.  Even Nurse Sherry got to sleep late for a change.  She made us a delicious brunch of bacon biscuits (organic bacon), cinnamon buns, fresh strawberries, and coffee.  His Lordship was hungry and ate a good breakfast and drank his hot tea.

MOM did a crossword puzzle and read a couple chapters of "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren...a good boost for the "spirit." (Thank you, Tom Jr.)

Early in the afternoon we were visited by Jane (Lordship's mother), Bettina (Lordship's aunt), and Birgit (Lordship's grandmother).  It was so nice to see them and Mario enjoyed getting caught up on "family news" and spending part of his mother's birthday with her.  (A special 'Happy Birthday' to Jane from all of us family and friends.) The trio of Lordship's ladies each signed the Gator Hope Chest, too!

 From Left to Right: Bettina, Lordship, Birgit, Jane

Football was next on the docket.  The Pats and Ravens played and his Lordship and Big Tom were very happy!  (Sherry and Mist took naps.)

Mario has had more leg pain today.  It goes from his thigh down to his foot and feels a little like a Charley Horse.  He said that he sometimes has a metallic taste in his mouth and needs chap stick for his lip --- all normal symptoms of having chemo pumped into his veins.  He amazes us with his courage and jovial personality throughout this battle.

Parker Cunningham brought the most beautiful Honey Baked Ham, turkey chili, rolls, two sides, and cookies!  Jack and Louise, Parker's children, provided us with entertainment and laughs...just what we needed!  The Gabrielsen Clan continues to make our Sunday afternoons special with their thoughtfulness.

House Divided: Bulldog Jack and Gator Mario 

Louise, tired from kissing the Gator Chest SO many times.

Nurse Sherry and sweet Parker

Mist would like to thank all of you for your prayers.  So many of you have put Mario on your church prayer list.  It is truly wonderful to know that so many people are praying for him every day.  We are all big believers in prayer.  

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."  Romans 12:12

Thank you, Parker, for those beautiful Bible verses.

Hope you all have a great week!

Signing off,

Maid of the Mist (aka- MOM)