Thursday a.m.

Isn't she beautiful?

Good morning! What do you think of my little granddaughter? Isn't she beautiful? ha ha Yesterday Lester and Maddie found out that they are having a girl. I knew it would be a boy or a girl. I'm good at figuring out things like that, but somehow knowing which one increases my anticipation and excitement. Around January 15 we will get to see what she looks like. I have suggested Allenenia as a name, but so far there has been no confirmation that's what she'll be called.

I got the news about the gender while I was sitting with Ben in a doctor's office. That visit went really well! They took his cast off, removed the 4 week ban on playing, and generally made Ben (and others) very happy. He has to wear a heavy duty splint for practice and general living, but for games, he gets a game-legal splint that has to be taped in place by a trainer. It was all good news.

There were lots of things going on yesterday. It was a Honduras themed day. Coincidentally, I think, I heard from 2 Hondurans via Facebook. Thank goodness for Google Translate. I also corresponded with Marc a few times, and I communicated with a team member or two. All of it enhanced my excitement about getting to go there in a few weeks. I was thinking of flying back out of San Pedro Sula, but I may go all the way to Ojojona so I can see friends there.

Today is going to be a busy one. I've got a good workout planned, here in a little while. Counseling and prep for Sunday will follow. Later I am driving a cross country bus to Pekin. Should be a good day! I hope yours goes well. Thanks for stopping by.