This is shuttle launch day

This is Monday May 11, 2009 shuttle launch day at 2pm. It is also garbage day. The weather seemed extremely hot because the sun gets so intense in the afternoon. Mom and I did attend a picnic in the evening at the park in Edgewater, Florida. We met our neighbor Pauline, her granddaughter Faith, Faith's boyfriend Wayne, Wayne's mom Cathy, and Wayne's son Wayne junior. I also failed to mention Faith's dog Rex who is featured in the picture going after a football. Apparently, this is Rex's weakness. He loves to catch footballs. It looks like he wants to swallow them whole. My mom received a bit of sad news about her brother Perry Haynes. He suffered a massive stroke which the doctor's don't expect him to recover. He also did not wish to be maintain on life support when it would not make a difference in his recovery. It is a difficult cross to endure, but we do have each other for support. We will miss not hearing his voice on the phone and the stories about him growing up as a lifeguard in Indiana. However, his wife Vera and son Franklin have lots of friends for support. Mom has Glendon and I for support. I also have my Aunt Ruth which I didn't contact over the weekend. I hope to talk with her more and maybe get some stories of past adventures from her.