The C Word – Day 33 Life’s Little Rewards

Today I had the opportunity to get away from the office scene and spend some time in the out-of-doors.   The clients had an outing with the Los Gatos Rowing Club up at Lexington Reservoir.  I got to accompany them to the site and help them learn how to be crew on a 12-14 man skiff.  Six of the eight clients were totally blind – and all were totally excited to learn something new.  They provided enough volunteers to help walk them down (and down some more) a very steep hill, get them loaded on the skiff and take them out on the water for an hour and a half.  Most of them came back and could not stop talking about the fun they had.  And seeing the joy of accomplishment on their faces was really quite wonderful.  It was a great day out of the office. 

Tonight we were able to spend nearly two hours with some very dear friends at dinner.  It will be nice to be able to do this more now that we have an evening caregiver.  Wow…. To most this probably doesn’t appear to be a big deal - - but when we have literally been tied to the house for nearly a year it is a real pleasure.

Tomorrow we head out for a night away from home.  I am taking George to a Bed and Breakfast over on the coast.  We will have about 36 hours to just be away from home, get some sunshine and fresh air and just relax.  That means there will not be a blog tomorrow as I intend to leave the electronics at home.  Sweet dreams everyone.  Be back in two days!