A persistent habit of Ed's for years has been to call us up, "[Community Group] wants us to come play!" I mean, before either Hardi or I were anything like ready to play or sing for people, Ed would have gigs lined up at local churches, community events, senior centers, nursing homes-- ad infinitum. Of course that made us get ready and learn how to make set list, prep gigs, do quick sound for ourselves, etc.

So..... his adult kids are all out of town today (Father's Day), on previously-planned visits with their own kids....

So... our kids are all living out of town....

So... right about now the activities director, on duty today at the large facility where Ed's been getting his strength back, is telling Ed, "Mr. V, you have a gig today at 3:30, you better get ready!"

And right after the Home's church service we'll be setting up our stuff. He can do as much or as little as he's up to, but he will get a huge boost in the discharge plan we are working out with his kids, and that is to get him right back into the little gigs he thrives upon.

That means a whole lotta autoharp-totin' for me, cuz I'm his girl singer. Ed is a GREAT gig partner, so we know today will go great and gee, I guess I was looking for a summer activity in AC settings, so.... I guess I'm his girl. :~)

~Susan