July 18th, 2011

This was a good weekend. Cyndi and I were in Arlington on Sunday along with most of the rest of the family to witness Penelope's baptism at Trinity United Methodist Church on West Park Row.  It was a wonderful ceremony, and Penelope did great in front of a huge audience of witnesses.  Dad and Clara made it and sat next to Cyndi and me.  After the ceremony Nick and Kassidy had a small gathering at Mom's pool clubhouse in North Arlington by Randol Mill Park, with snacks and tea.  All of us sat around and visited.  Dad and Clara made it there later.  He went home and took a short nap.  He has been in really good spirits these days.  Maybe the chemo is working.  Last week was his 5th treatment.  I asked him what the plan was for total treatments and he said he thought it was 8 or 9.  I will find out and let you know.  This week I'll be back over at Clara's house for the day to watch him and work while Clara again gets some well-deserved time off to play bridge with her friends.