Richmond Family Updates

(Written by Becky)

We were bored today. And that’s a good thing, I think. Mom and Dad were both very restless today which means both their energy levels are up and they felt like doing something. They both went to the office for a few hours this morning and it really invigorated both of them. Being around people in a place they love really energizes them. While they did this, I met my aunt halfway for more wheatgrass because I’m still not harvesting enough for the amount of juice Mom needs each day. It’s so helpful to have someone else growing it alongside me! We have great talks about the amount of seeds to plant and the timing to the “science of wheatgrass.”

This afternoon, Mom and I went to Walmart while Dad made some calls. She did well there and wasn’t tired at all. When we got back, Dad wanted to go out because he was so bored. So, we went to a wholesale club to stock up on some stuff. His arms hurt more than his foot sometimes because of the crutches and he gets a big kick out of riding the cars around the store.  Now, they are both working on things on the porch because they are so bored of the tv. I think this boredom and restlessness is a sign that this was a good day.

Dad got his stitches out yesterday and got a hard cast on his foot for the next three weeks. After that, he’ll have a sort of boot-cast that he can take off when it’s really hot. There’s a funny story behind that… the hard cast was supposed to be on for 6 weeks and he negotiated it down to 3 weeks because it’s so hot. The friend who took Dad to the dr. said it was a scene very typical of John Richmond and his negotiating skills.

Please keep praying – we are feeling your prayers and encouragement every day. Mom NEEDS your messages and visits, so please keep them coming. Hey, if you come at the right time, you might even get a spinach smoothie or a shot of wheatgrass juice! Mom has a scan next Monday, the results of which are vital. Please keep that in your prayers.

I asked Mom about her day today and she said, “Today was a little better than yesterday which was a little better than the day before.” And that’s a good thing, too.

Dad at the store, loving his ride.

Mom and Dad working on messages, bills, blogs, etc.

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