Day 137 - Birthday in Detention

(Ursula) We are still grounded, waiting for a trial date.

Heinz and I returned to the hospital after a savory breakfast with Edam cheese and eggs. Francisco had been transferred to the Pediatric section and had a companion about his age in the room. Again, we could not converse with him, but he smiled and seemed happy that we came to visit. The nurse told us that he had developed a light fever. It was part of the healing process. He had been given medication and was doing fine otherwise.

Today we were invited to the Butlers for lunch. It was a birthday celebration for Heinz (29). The food Diane prepared for us was absolutely delicious - we hadn’t had anything so tasty in a long time. We stayed the entire afternoon at their house and had long conversations. Their little daughter Sarah had a doctor’s appointment later in the afternoon, and Diane dropped us off at our camper on the way there.

We were so fortunate to have the Butlers for support.

Our friend Arletti came over again in the evening and brought us something to eat. Then she invited us to her house, where we listened to music and watched cartoons on TV. She showed me the glass-bead necklaces she was handcrafting and absolutely insisted that I pick one for myself. Her kindness touched my heart!

Wally smelled an inviting odor from the outdoor grill and went to investigate. He thinks it’s either turtle meat or giant frog legs.

I hope Heinz doesn’t have to celebrate his next birthday with half his foot almost in prison!

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