special visitors

Let me say first that Uncle Denny's surgery went very well and he is recovering nicely. We are very thankful!

Tonight, Granny decided to stay at the hospital with him to make sure everything went okay, and I came on back to be with David and Dennis. Aunt Louise and Uncle George came down to the lake house after they left the hospital and we all had the nicest visit. Dennis kept us well entertained and we enjoyed the delicious stir-fry supper that David had prepared for all of us. Pop came down to join us after he got off work, and we all sat around laughing together and swapping stories, just my favorite kind of family visit.

Dennis was very excited to see both of them and opened the door for them when they arrived (Pop also was greeted with much excitement later) and announced "welcome aboard!". He wouldn't give hugs right away, which was disappointing, but when I mentioned that Uncle George has a "robot leg" like Uncle Denny does, Dennis was all over him. Uncle George took it right off to show him and Dennis was totally fascinated. Dennis hugged him and loved on him and gave him much attention after that. He would say "come play with me, George" and "watch this, George" and we finally had him adding the 'uncle' to the name by the end of the evening. He gave both Uncle George and Aunt Louise countless hugs and kisses, and we appreciate that Aunt Louise taught him to ask nicely to pass the salt and pepper at the table (we told her we were working on table manners and she pitched right in to help--Dennis responded right away!).

What a day full of blessings!