September 1, 2024

Dear TeamToddTBI@blogspot.com readers,

This week I am fishing on Whidbey Island with Uncle John and his wife Jana. As of this moment I have only caught two fish. The first I was told it was a bull head. Here is a link to a picture of the coho I caught: “https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FKLC4EpTXRAIn6VefSCUJWLTLfM29lXd/view?usp=sharing” The other fish I was referring to “got away”!

I am writing this update (and posting it) using my Raspberry Pi 5 – I can hold the Pi 5 in my left hand.

I am eating and living well here. In Rockville, I am a “current resident”. I am a “guest” on Whidbey Island. I am here with my father, my mother and my favorite sister.

Hello TEAMTODD! Thank you for staying with us.

It has been a good week. We were up early on Wednesday, 3:30 am and caught a flight from BWI (Baltimore to Seattle) at 7 am. Todd happily rode in a wheelchair from airport check-in to our gate. Todd kept up a conversation with his escort as she wheeled him along. By the time we arrived at our gate she heard enough about Todd’s Bicycle/Airplane she asked him for his contact info…

The flight was 5+ hours but Todd tolerated it well. I was concerned about the noise of the jet engines. Todd appreciated a wheel chair ride to baggage claim area. Interesting… The gentleman assisting Todd, thought he would be helping ME….

So here we are in Greenbank, WA, Whidbey Island, Seashore Drive, “Windows On Whidbey” aka WOW!

Jana and John have been spoiling us, making us feel very special; serving us special meals and catering to our every need. The accommodations are 5 +Stars! Most importantly, Todd has been able to fish. Todd caught a nice sized co-ho the first morning and a BIG ONE got away from him yesterday and took the whole line with it!!!! A sad happening indeed!

Todd has another day for fishing. We will spend our last night of vacation in Seattle with J&J in there Seattle home before flying home on Wednesday.

As Todd’s caregiver, I have appreciated how smoothly the week has gone. I have rejoiced overhearing Todd’s conversations with strangers and have appreciated the attention Todd has received from John and Jana. Todd has been VERY conversational AND it is amazing the things Todd remembers from the past! I have been on “vacation”, also. What a treat to have someone else “in charge”!

TeamTodd, On Wednesday, “The Westley 4” will return to our usual daily lives, REFRESHED and RENEWED. Thank you, John and Jana.

St. Luigi, pray for ALL who have given us this week of rest, respite and renewal.