Mario headed to Jacksonville ISD to translate for a prospective new student, actually for the parents. I did my hospital Tea Room volunteer cashier job today. I sold lots of gifts--there was a steady stream of customers all afternoon. The register was cleared with almost $1000!
We are saddened by the death of our friend Dan the Builder, my affectionate name for the guy who built our duplex. He'd struggled with health problems for awhile. He had recovered from heart surgery, but recently had 2 small strokes. His wife came home from lunch this week and found him in his recliner. He used to come by all the time and visit us. He loved Mario and all his stories and card tricks and magic. Just about 2 weeks ago, while Mario was gone on the mission trip, Dan called and talked to me for about half an hour. He was serene and happy. He told me about going to places over the past couple of years, and if he found out the waitress was a QND student, he would ask if they knew Mario. He talked about how the kids all love Mario. I told him that I would have Mario call him when he returned, but unfortunately, Mario never made the call back. So while I feel I got a good last turn with Dan, Mario is sad. So once again we learn how precious and unpredictable life is, and if there is something you want to say to somebody, don't wait.
We have a wedding tomorrow of a former QU player Mario used to coach. We also have Dan the Builder's funeral. And Blake has 2 soccer games. It will be a busy day.
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