Sunday, April 26, 2009

Day 6

Still no word. Rescue crews were thwarted by the wind Friday and could not get their boats in the water. However, crews from three counties searched all day Saturday and part of the day today. It was windy again today. Rescue squads were also trying to recover the body of a fisherman who died in a boating accident in a nearby county yesterday. Three people lost their lives in that accident. Unbelievable. What a difficult job those folks have. They are volunteers who spend time away from their families to help folks in need of closure. They are using equipment that is very old, and they are poorly supported by the state and federal governments. The main boat for one county is a 1967 model. This is where budget cuts really hit home.


We are trying to pace ourselves. Teen Angel and I visited with my family today. It was a welcome break. We had a late Easter meal, and nothing says lovin' like Baby Ruth's ham. We also got a good dose of Special Delivery, who absolutely loves looking at himself.
He was good for the soul. A reminder that life is renewing, and that all is not bad. We are somewhat rested for the start of a second week. Keep praying for us.

10 comments:

Mike Golch said...

great photos.I hope that Sissy will decide to show up soon.

Trailboss said...

Prayers said and will continue to be said. Special Delivery was good for the soul right? Kids will do that.

Take care of yourself and your family Hula.

Jan n Jer said...

As always your familys situation is in my prayers. Special delivery is sooooo cute, he is good for taking your mind off of this sad state of affairs. Keep the faith.

oreneta said...

Special delivery is special in all sorts of ways. Hugs and hugs.

Those are good people out there searching. Hope they have some success.

karisma said...

Big hugs Hula, always thinking of you and yours, Special delivery is most definitely good for the soul! Aren't all the wee ones? God sends them to sort us out! And what an adorable little angel he is! Hugs, smoochies and blessings xxooxxooxxxoo

Mia said...

Still praying here....thanks for sharing the blue-eyed,blond haired dose of yummy!

J.G. said...

Special Delivery is looking so much like a boy and not so much like a baby in that last picture. What a cutie he is.

Praying for you and your family, and will add the rescue crews, too.

janjanmom said...

I passed a boat on the road Saturday and knew it was part of the effort. I am interceeding for you. I love you and hope closure comes soon.

Prayers going up like crazy...I hope blessings and evidence of God's love are all around you.

Anonymous said...

Dee from Tennessee

Sending a big hug wrapped up in prayers...

Cruise Mom said...

I love the photo of Special D and the mirror - what a fabulous picture!

Still praying.....