The boy on the left is actually the same kid on the right. He did okay for a guy who wasn't even trying. He won the cheek category in the local bodybuilding contest.
He is on steroids and a plethora (finally got to use that word) of other medications. This causes him to retain water and gives him a swollen head. When I came home from being gone for 6 days, I really couldn't believe how big his head had gotten. Only 4 more days of these particular steroids and his face will start going back to normal.
The highlight of today was Papa Rolf taking Von and me to the movies. Von had to wear his face mask and with his swollen head and pale skin, we got a variety of reactions. There were some strange looks, a few awkward avoidances, and one verbal 'awwwwww'. I thought the girl saw a puppy in Barnes and Noble but when she walked past and elbowed her boyfriend to look back, I figured she was talking about Von.
Yesterday Von got excited when we told him he got mail. He got two very nice handmade cards in the mail from some very sincere and amazing friends at DaySpring Cards. Jon Huckeby, an illustrator, designer, and super funny guy headed that up and as you can tell by Von's face, not only is he looking husky, he is happy.
Thanks Jon! Here's to you, shark week, and using your superpower talent for good. You guys truly know how to share God's heart and love...in a plethora fresh new ways!
7 comments:
uck! that stuff is no fun! How's his mood and appetite with the new med?
Here next to a babbling brook, that misses Von, a voice among the THRONG of people who cheer, Way to go Von.
Wow. Amazing he's still got a smile on his face after all he's gone through these past few weeks. Great job, Von.
Your inner sesquipedalian is showing. Don't you just love it when you got a great word burning a hole in your pocket and you finally get a chance to use it.
And correctly.
And twice.
Wow.
Hey thanks for all the wonderful posts and information you pass along. We are tracking you and keeping you on the Lord's calling list. Monday night football tomorrow night. We will all be thinking of you and wishing we could be with all of the family. Let Von know he is loved and embraced in B'ville.
I love the word 'husky.' Reminds me of that great movie, Dennis the Menace - the one with Walter Mathau. ("Weren't you a fat child?" "I was husky.")
Anyway, at least Von looks really cute with the added huskiness - which is more than can be said about most people!
I'm sure the salt cravings don't help with the water retention, either. =)
And somehow he manages to look cool in BOTH photos!
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