Seth arrived on Sunday for a short visit. We celebrated last night with a full-on turkey dinner, thanksgiving-in-august extravaganza. We enjoyed each others company over stuffing and pumpkin pie. Unfortunately, Dad was not feeling up for the smells, sights, and sounds of dinner, so he stayed in the quiet of the room. At the moment, George, Seth, and Aaron are off hiking and swimming at Twin Falls.
Lately, David has had a sharp pain above his eye socket and it seems to be accompanied by double-vision and headaches. On the plus side, the massive swelling in his feet (picture hobbit feet, each looking like it weighs about 5 pounds) is completely gone and his feet are back to normal. David will be finishing the round of antibiotics for his staph infection this week and then we'll see what the next game plan will be.
To prevent his double-vision, David has begun to wear a black sweat band like an eye patch over one eye. His new accessory gives him quite the pirate air. Next, we'll see how he feels about a parrot for his shoulder.
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What a great thing to have so many men of the Pettie clan together !!
ReplyDeleteAnd it's fun to imagine Cap'n Dave, the pirate ! Glad that the feet are "feeting" better !
Here in the East, we are getting the first little hints of Fall, as the days get shorter. Still warm here, but not for long !
Love to you all,
your friends, Martha & Berny
Feet back to normal? Glad to hear it, but hey, what's your definition of normal!? David's feet have always been huge -- has he ever water-skied barefoot?
ReplyDeleteCheri in California, sending lotsa love your way.
Hey Cap'n Pettie,
ReplyDeleteSherry says you are starting to long for heaven. My dear friend, we so love having you in our lives and thank you for the many gifts you bring. We are wishing you and the family much love and peace. Happy sails.
Helene (and Paul, Piers and Sayer)