MEDINA LAKE, TEXAS

Yesterday evening, we fed the deer a 2nd 50 lb bag of corn, as we prepared to leave Medina Lake this morning. We had heard from other thousand trails members, that there were deer at this campground, but, we had no idea of the numbers. This was indeed a treat, kind of like our own private, deer petting zoo. As I write this, the rain is falling, and that can only be good for all of these hungry deer. It might even help fill the half full lake.
We got some good news from California, via email yesterday. Linda Mitchell gave one of her kidneys to A.J. and they are both recovering well. At the beginning of this trip, we visited with the Mitchell clan, and at that time, back in May, A.J. was on dialysis. One of the amazing things about A.J. is that no matter what obstacles have been placed in front of him, he always has a smile, and an incredibly positive attitude. Every time I hear about someone donating a kidney, so that another person may live a more normal life, I'm always emotionally touched. When it's someone we know and love, it really brings those emotions home. Most moms would probably do the same thing for their child, but that doesn't in any way diminish the enormity of the entire process, and extreme sacrifice. We look forward to our next visit to CA, probably in mid November when we can visit with Art, Linda, and A.J. Linda also informed us that John and Mary just had a baby girl named Morgan. Congratulations to John and Mary, to Grandpa Art, and Grandma Linda. Is that now 7, or 8 grand kids? Thanks Linda for the news. Patty and I sincerely hope that you and A.J. make a speedy, and complete recovery.