What a weekend!

Counting down the days to the operation, and we are keeping busy and enjoying the free days.  Sat. and Sun. have been beach days for us, as we explored the beautiful Palm Beach shore.  Yesterday we went to Juno beach, a fantastic white sanded strip, miles long.  We were lucky enough to find ourselves at the wooden pier there, that is like raised boardwalk.  As we don't have a beach umbrella, we were able to sit "under the boardwalk",  and play and even picnic there!
Today (Sun.) we attended a Beach Party for the "Paley's Kids", and all of Dr. Paley's patients were gathered together for a barbecue on Riviera Beach. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to meet the many patients (and their families) that are being treated this summer here.  There must have been at least 85 people there, including Dr. Paley, the CEO of the hospital and various other physicians.  (See pictures below) It was amazing to see all the kids (and adults too), in their various stages of treatment, some with really serious afflictions- a real eye-opener.  The common denominator for us all is our faith in Dr. Paley, who is considered by many to be a "genius".
We met a lovely family from Madrid. whose 10-year-old daughter is lengthening her leg this summer.  We have invited them to visit with us, as they are living in cramped quarters- and no pool!  Horrors!
We realize just how lucky we are, together in our little house, with this opportunity to help Maria.  We are learning so much...