July 26th, 2008 - Thanks to good friends we were able to do normal things. In the morning, Mattie and Pete met up with JP de Andino and of course JJ, the Jack Russell Terrier, in the Potomac Overlook Park in Arlington, VA. Mattie had been promised the chance to walk JJ on a leash, so JP was kind enough to meet us at the park for a walk. We had a great time and Mattie walked JJ the entire time while collecting sticks for himself and JJ.
In the afternoon, Mattie, Vicki and Pete stopped by to see one of Vicki's colleagues, Beth Powell, who shares something in common with Mattie. She gave Mattie a black and white stuffed puppy dog, who Mattie promptly named "Woof". Woof now has a makeshift collar, tag, leash, and plans to accompany Mattie on his hospital visits. Beth, thank you for everything!
In the afternoon, our good friends going back to Resurrection Children's Center days, Rob, Julie and Alex Frye, invited us over for a swim in the complex's pool and for a cookout. Alex and Mattie have been buddies since the first days at RCC, and they have been great friends ever since. It was beautiful weather so Rob, Alex, Mattie and Pete goofed around for over an hour in the pool playing splash fights and shark attack. Julie then prepared a wonderful meal of chicken, hot dogs, fresh veggies and rice pilaf for everyone, capped off with ice cream sundaes and fresh fruit. It was a delicious meal, great conversation and most importantly a great play date for Mattie.
Once again, the good Lord took care of us as the arms of our good friends wrapped around us. Many Thanks Rob and Julie and Beth!
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