it will be ok...

So oldest son called

me day before last and said he wanted to make me dinner/take me out to dinner for last evening.. We decided to grill out

in the backyard.

 He brought the steaks (huge, thick, new york strips), I made the salad and homemade lemonade. And he brought along "Refrigerator" the guy in white shorts.........and my nephew, Bubba, (the nephew who was beaten in an unprovoked attack) the guy in the blue jeans with a blue and white striped shirt. The 2 guys on the outside are my sons. The guy with the beard is my oldest son...........the guy in the tan shorts and white shirt is my middle child, and the female is my daughter.

So we grilled steaks last evening and chit chatted.

My nephew told me he still has dizzy spells, and he some times loses his balance.

The guy who beat him is probably going to plea bargain which will get him about 2 years in prison verses the possible 20- 30 years if the DA would take it to trial. The DA isn't charging the other guys involved in the beating  because they are pointing the finger at (big ears) Pierce. The DA/county will save a fortune by not having a trial, and we WILL read about Pierce again, someday in the future, and wonder after he is arrested again for harming another, "why was this guy even out of prison?" Because that IS the way it goes most of the time. Talking to Bubba about all that happened made my heart hurt for him. BAD THINGS do happen to GOOD PEOPLE.  My nephew IS good people. Like all the other good people who have things like this happen to them, Bubba didn't deserve it.......

But anyway, we had a great time last evening! I always love spending time with my family and seeing their friends.......................................

I took daughter to the ortho today. She will not need surgery. She has to do therapy 3 times a week for at least a month, and should then be able to carry on with cheerleading. Daughter was thrilled to hear surgery was not part of the equation. So was I!

PS..........I finally have my new shutters hung. They look great!

PSS.........Happy 55th anniversary mom and dad. I hope you're having

a romantic get-a-way!