Hello From Rockville

I listened to children read today at school then I came home for lunch and went into St Cloud to spend time with Harlan.  Rick called to tell me that he, Sarah and Wes stopped to spend time with Harlan.  When I got in Harlan was so excited to tell me he had had company, Rick had been there and, "The one you know in the National Guard and that tall guy."  He didn't remember names but he did a good job of describing them.  He told me he had eaten lunch and he was eager to go out for a treat which we did.  I took him in a wheel chair as the walk in the basement from the elevator to the car is so long.  He had a root beer float but only ate about half of it, mostly the ice cream.  He looks so thin and pale, every little bit he eats gives him strength but he walks so slow and it is a lot of work on his part to go any where even just on his floor.

Today was a good day, everyday we can be together and can enjoy each other is a blessing....Fran