We just got into town. Eaker is exhausted (as am I) and feeling ill. We flew into & out of LAX on a Buddy Pass, which meant our passenger status was Stand By. Getting to LAX was no problem, we got right on the plane. Getting home was a horror story! We spent 13 hours in LAX waiting to get on a plane ~ ~ the airport was freezing cold, about 40 degrees. We discussed purchasing sweat shirts, but decided we would wait to see if we got on a flight. The last flight last night left at 1:10 a.m., so off we go to purchase sweat shirts and there are no shops open anywhere!!
Back to the reason for the post - - -
Because of conversations with Faith on Friday, we were expecting to only be able to spend about an hour with TC. What a wonderful treat it was to have him alert for so long. He was a bit groggy during our visit, but not for long periods. Joel and Faith said that was the most alert and responsive TC had been in about a week.
We arrived Sunday morning (with donuts in hand). TC was more alert then the previous day. We spent 6.5 hours there and TC was damn near his ole self the entire time. We had such a wonderful visit. It broke our hearts to have to leave, especially hearing TC say, "You know what I hate about ya'll being here? . . . Is you have to leave.". At that point Eaker & I thought about moving to CA, for about two minutes.
I cannot give enough praise to Faith & Joel. They are amazing people that are under a lot of stress, perform exhausting physical work and provide constant attention to TC but we never once heard them complain ~ ~ as they said, while shrugging their shoulders, it's no thang.
Despite our horror trying to leave, it was a fabulous trip. It was worth the horror to be able to spend so much quality time with TC. Getting to meet Faith and Joel was an extra special bonus. We completely understand why TC loves Faith so much - she rocks!
For those that have TC ping list, can you send out this update. Thanks!
I know the visit must have meant the world to him.
Thanks for the update....will be back later.
Friends like y'all are just one more of the blessing in TC's life.
OOPS!! Forgot to ping you.
+1 on everything that TheMom said.
Thank you Mom. Been praying awful hard for TC. I do love that man.
Bless you both.
Oh Wow.
Thanks for that!
How wonderful that you were able to be with TC! That's just fantastic. And thank you for your post. Didn't sound 'fuzzy' to me. Hope you get a good rest, and thanks again!
Texas Cowboy update from TheMom and Eaker
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1380134/posts?page=6633#6633
TheMom and Eaker
Thank you for taking a little bit of Texas to our Texas Cowboy.
Thank You so much for the TC update. So glad you could spend time with TC, Faith and Joel.
Prayers and thoughts continue for our good FReeper friends.
Prayers continued for Texas Cowboy.
That is good news! Well, not the travel horrors but glad that TC is hanging in there.
Thank you for bringing a little Texas cheer to our Texas Cowboy! Prayers that he gets better soon.
So happy to read that you went to visit El Roy, and that he was so alert! God bless your hearts for doing this, and for the update!
Tears here .. what a wonderful thing you did for TC. Prayers for him, Faith and Joel, and both you angels.
Thank you for the update, Prayers for all involved.
More prayers on the way!!!
What a wonderful time for you all. Know it made TC's day. Sorry you had such a horror on the way back. It does happen though, doesn't it? Wow. Worth the effort though. Thanks for the update!!!!