Last week, April brainstormed and came up with the perfect gift for Gus during his week of no chemo . . . golfing on the "Old Works Golf Course" in Anaconda, MT. She did not know at the time that this was one of Gus' dreams for this summer. He wanted to practice all summer and then golf on the Old Works this fall. It is an extremely challenging golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Gus has never felt competent to golf there before.
The room couldn't contain Gus' smile when I told him the plans. The chance to be with three of his favorite people doing one of his favorite things meant so much. Yesterday, the four of us headed to Anaconda. My part in golfing is to always make sure Gus' golf cart stays balanced. Two sides -- two people.
Once again, God orchestrated the afternoon and evening for Gus. The weather was incredible and the chance to be on that course golfing was a dream come true. Gus made a consious effort not to count his golf balls ahead of time so he never had to count how many didn't come back with him. Life is too short to waste on the trivia.
Gus was exhausted when we got home last night, but he was so happy. I was sent an e-mail that quoted a Vivian Green. "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass . . . it’s about learning how to dance in the rain!" Last night, Gus danced in the rain.
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