WEDNESDAY

After a beautiful week of 78 degree temperatures, blue skies and balmy breezes in sunny Perdido Beach we arrived home.  We took two days to get there and two days to travel back, which made the pace very tolerable for Mary Ann.  The condo our friends opened to us was just amazing.  The floor plan made maximum use of the gulf waters and shoreline.  The master bedroom opened to the large balcony, allowing us to enjoy the surf  lapping the sandy beaches as we fell asleep.  The nights were so restful, both Mary and I slept better than we had in a long time.  The balcony overlooking the shoreline was a masterpiece.  Large enough to be a room in itself it had ample room for lounge chairs and patio tables, with shade or sun, depending on your preference.  In the morning we would sit and look for dolphins, spotting a number of them gliding up the coastline eating as they went.   The balcony was such an inviting place that when we were at the condo it was our place of preference.

We took drives each day exploring the area.  Gorgeous.  Perdido Beach lies between Pensacola and Gulf Shores.  There are miles of waterways and bays making it a mariners paradise.  We visited the Gulf Coast Zoo one afternoon.  It was small, a non-profit operation, but alot of fun.  The zoo featured Charlie, a 25 year old American alligator.  He was 1400 pounds and 14 feet long.  During the hurricane of 2004 he turned up missing, causing considerable panic in the area.  It made national news.  He was eventually located and returned to the zoo.  Biggest alligator I have ever seen.

So now a few days of rest and we will see if Mary is ready for leg two of our planned trips.  We plan on leaving Friday.  The communication challenges are getting a bit more noticable.  It both concerns her and frustrates her that she can’t get her thoughts communicated as well as she did.  Her physical strength is holding about the same though she is less steady on her feet.  We have a wheelchair for those times when the walking distance is more than she can handle.  She keeps fighting to maintain the highest level of daily existence possible, but can easily get discouraged when she realizes how little she can do. 

Thanks for your prayers.  We keep praying for God’s wisdom for all the decisions ahead.  We are so grateful to our friends who have come along side to help, encourage, and support us in such generous and sacrificial ways.  While we were gone the teens from church came over during the Love Your City weekend and manicured our lawn, cutting grass, mulching, etc.  It looks fabulous.  Also some ladies came over and did a thorough cleaning inside the home as well.  What servants, one and all.  Thanks so very much.  We are blessed.    I ask that you continue to pray for Mary Ann and me.  The days are more challenging and I need a lot of wisdom in daily decisions.

 

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