It was our last weekend before school starts and since we have had so much hospital time, doctor visits etc this summer.....we really haven't done anything with the kids. (Thank heavens my Sister, Dad & Mom kept them doing fun things so they weren't bored) anywho....it was our ward camp out last Friday night. Back in May (before any of this medical nightmare unfolded) we booked a motel room in Heber (only 26 miles from the camp out) Ray needs access to our own facilities and lets face it...I HATE camping! We had done an Internet special price which was non refundable....so fast forward till now.....we decided to try it and even if we didn't spend much time at the camp out the girls could swim and have a mini staycation. So since we had a paid room we did it! It turned out fine......The ride to the camp spot was on the brink of TOO much for Ray...it was a lot of dirt, winding, rutted roads.....not very sensitive to a sore leg. But we made it....we enjoyed about 2 1/2 hours and made it to catch a bite of dinner but then he had had it.....he was such a trooper and he so enjoyed seeing everyone and talking! The girls did ok too....then we headed back to Heber and swam to the girls hearts content...I swam some too...and Ray laid in a lounge chair poolside with his foot up and watched the girls giggle and have fun! We even had a late check out so it was a repeat in the morning too! Ray slept so sound Friday night....we all did....I think from his exertion, the bed was comfy, and the black out drapes...we all slept till 8am!! We came home to have some more fun with the rectangle family. The Neff's had rented a HUGE/TALL slip and slide bounce house....Ray enjoyed chatting with every one there too! Then last night he had another GREAT night sleep!!! I think the 2 sleeping pills and now in his system more have been a great move! The leg is slowly healing and not requiring so much pain meds (I was always in awe of how much he was taking and the Dr. kept assuring us it was REALLY needed!) Now we are still working on his sugars...but all in all a great way to spend a final weekend together!
P.S. I just wanted to write to Ray and tell him Happy Birthday....he celebrates his 46th birthday today!! From when all this cancer battle started in 2007 we both wondered which birthday would be his last....and strive to make each day count! I love you Ray....you are amazing....your strength is unwavering....your faith strong as they come....your loyalty to family and friends undying....you are an inspiration to me (an everyone who knows you!) Your a great Dad and husband and friend...I am honored to have you in my life and will give my all to helping you fight and achieve when you want in life! I LOVE YOU!
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