Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Home Coming # 1 Feb 12-16th 2009

Bill is doing so well....working hard in physical therapy 3 times a week. The new therapist has new ideas and Bill is motivated. I think he also is feeling stronger since the little event he had about 2 weeks ago.

Well he got his wish for his birthday .....we went home for a visit.

It was better than we even dreamed it could be......
much thanks to family and friends for making our visit very special.

Bill was able to see each of his brothers and sisters and their families at least once........ a few twice and most several times.

We laughed at nothing until our sides hurt and our heads ached. It brought back so many memories of years gone by but memories that will never be forgotten.

The love given by Bill's mother & father....has passed down to the children.....and those of us lucky enough to have married a Murray....got grandfathered into a wonderful family.....full of love and lots of laughter.

Bill and I will be married 44 years on March 12 and in that time I can truly say. I have never had a disagreement with any family member nor has any family member ever been anything but supportive of all others.

I think that is pretty rare.

We love you all and I know how much we are loved by each and everyone of you. Bill, Lori and I could have not made this trip without all of your help ..........from Steve at the airport for our arrival and Babes at Mom's house to help us load Bill up for the return trip home and everyone in between.

Special thanks to all of the strong young wonderful nephews that helped Uncle Bill on this trip......thanks for being there.

Special thanks to Mom for putting up with us all and all of the home cooking....Stew...fish....soup....meatballs .....all of our favorites.
Thanks to Shirley & Johnny for the king cakes and the wedding we missed on video and wedding cake........
Thanks to Mike & Gaye also for more king cakes from Baton Rouge.........
Thanks to Maurice Trosclair for the visit...........
Thanks to Donald Boue for the special requested lunch at Rocky's.........
Thanks to Mona & Harry Ravain for the surprise visit........
Thanks to Eddie Roth for the visit.........

Special thanks to our sister in law Sandra for above and beyond help when we really needed it.......thanks for being there for us !

Thanks to our son Greg for watching things in Texas while we were gone...

Most of all thanks to our daughter Lori without whom we could not have made these happy memories. Thanks for being there for us every step of the journey and taking care of us from reservations, picking us up, rent-a-car, park-n-fly, driving by the old house, bringing us snacks, etc,etc.

It is nice to get away and nice to get home again. We filled our suitcases with love that will last until we see ya'll soon.

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