When we were beginning the renovation of our home two years ago, Uncle was there to check on the progress and to help with Art's many projects. Art needed to get some moulding done for my mom's closet and uncle quickly made the intricate cuts that were needed. 
Uncle is very innovative using any scrap piece of metal or lumber he has to create a useful item. Art loves spending time with and learning from him. One of the reasons Art was happy to move here was because we now live just a few blocks away from Uncle and Auntie.We were planning a large gathering of cousins from that side of the family to have some time together while we're all healthy and happy. We also planned to bring over old family photos to have uncle identify who everyone was.
Yesterday, Art asked me to make a batch of his uncle's favorite apple muffins so we could bring it over. I spent the morning making them and Art kept calling his uncle's home to let him know we'd be bringing them over. We even stopped by but nobody was home. Finally, his aunt returned home and Art was able to find out that his uncle was in the hospital. He'd had a mild heart attack. We went to visit him this morning and was relieved to see that he was still his chipper self and happy to see us. We brought over a cute anthirium plant that was grown on a lava rock. I wish I took a photo of it. I'd never seen anything like it before. We told Uncle that we would get together with everybody as soon as we returned from Seattle and Vancouver in May.
And yes, I'll make another batch of those apple muffins to bring over next week when he returns home.
Oh..I hope that Art's Uncle will be OK..you said a mild heart attack..
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have a special uncle. I'm glad Art can still enjoy and learn from his. I hope Uncle's recovery is speedy and complete.
ReplyDeleteOh my father would have LOVED Art's uncle; he sounds just the same with the gifted hands--they even resemble each other, now that I look closer. Wow.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you could visit him already and that he's doing well. My husband has an uncle who has had eight heart attacks so far, and just keeps on going. I hope your Uncle only has the one, and survives it for decades, long enough for many many family parties and apple muffins!
(btw, your headers are stunning! I've been enjoying the changing scenery.)
I'm so glad that Uncle is doing well after the heart attack. Family is so important.
ReplyDeleteI love your display of tulips on the header!
Love your tulips header. Wish I knew how to do something similar with mine.
ReplyDeleteI am glad your uncle survived and can look forward to having those apple muffins.
uncles and aunts are sometimes the closest we can get to our dad and mom when they are no longer with us. glad his uncle is doing okay now.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that Uncle is o.k. It's neat that Art has an great Uncle that he is close to and together they can do all the "men things" men like doing! Love the cheerful header!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute!
ReplyDeleteAloha-
Kay, I wish Art's uncle a very speedy recovery. I bet he can't wait for your Apple Muffins!
ReplyDeleteI hope that Uncle recouperates quickly. And I also love your changing flowering header.
ReplyDeleteMmmm..apple muffins, now that sounds very yummy. My grandmother gave a great recipe for apple cake and I haven't made it in years. May have to break it out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to a wonderful relationship between those two men. Add my voice to those that are pleased that he's doing well. Lin's right.... Aunts and uncles are links to our parents and to our past. It's a wise person who develops theses special friendships.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have Uncle. And nearby. Wish I had one. May he live to 120 (as the Hebrew blessing goes).
ReplyDeleteA plant on a lava rock?!
Kay;
ReplyDeleteI send good healthy thoughts to Art's uncle. I believe that the more voices in the universe, the easier it is for God to hear. Love you!
How wonderful they can enjoy time together in this manner.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,