4/30/2009

Last night was phenomenal, because the benefit for Eric’s family, at bdubs in Defiance, was a huge success. The restaurant was full most of the evening, and many paper gift coupons were passed out. The coupon was relatively simple to use, and the 10% of each bill cost nothing for the consumer. All the patron had to do was give their waiter or waitress, respectively, the slip of paper as they paid the bill, and a percentage went to help out the family. I rode to and from Defiance with Amy after we met at John and Marie’s home just on the East side of Ottoville. Her older brother Tony went with us, and I think he would agree that it was a sigh of relief that we made the trip without getting too bruised up. I saw my life flash before my eyes once on the way there and twice on the way back when we nearly flipped the mini van as we went off-road through fields. Amy said she knew a shortcut, and really none of that happened but it is worth a slight chuckle. It was actually a very safe ride and Amy is an extremely nice person (Tony would probably tell you that his actions rubbed off on her when they were little,:-) but I know she can take a little joshing around. Jeff was met, and he runs a blog site about Eric which can be reached here, http://jeffg40.livejournal.com/638.html. He is an older brother of Eric. I also finally met Sarah and her parents, K/Cathy (with whom I met a few weeks ago) and Mr. K/Cathy (sure enough I forgot his name.) But it was his birthday so happy birthday. I believe he is 58, but for all purposes here anything 33 or over falls into the old category (right Amy?.) I was intrigued by Sarah, because she is finishing up her speech therapy internship at St. Rita’s. I can relate with the whole therapy scene, as I have endured plenty of occupational, physical, and speech therapy in my day.
In related news I found out that Eric is likely going to Dodd Hall in Columbus, which is The Ohio State University medical facility (GO BUCKS!) Why is that significant to me? I spent 8½ weeks there after my accident. The first Seven weeks I was still in a coma, and only a couple of days are in vivid memory. I hope and pray that Eric makes a speedy recovery. To me prayer is the best way to help someone, and it is economical regardless of your situation. Oh I almost forgot possibly the funniest part of the evening… I got to hold Kelly's one week old baby, Lauren, for a little while, and I even accepted congratulations for her a few times, claiming she was mine. She is so cute, and I had so much fun holding her. Thanks to Kelly for allowing me to do so. LOL, Kelly said she was 33 also; a classmate of Amy, but Kelly seems MUCH younger (ha.)
The Reds won tonight, breaking Houston’s 11 games in Cincinnati winning streak. Volquez pitched marvelously, allowing only one hit, as the Redlegs shutout the Astros 3-0.