Vrrroooooommm

An old friend stopped by to see Dad (and me) last night. Judy and I went to school together kindergarten through graduation. We played on sports teams, knew and loved each other's families and got into some trouble. Judy pulled up Dad's driveway in a motorcycle she got for Mother's Day last year. Man, she looked cool. Dad was beside himself with joy to see not only Judy but Judy on that cycle! I keep re-playing Dad's smile from ear-to-ear as he talked to her about disk breaks, being careful at intersections and horsepower.

She stayed for awhile and helped us all laugh. Lee stopped by for supper and we talked about Judy's husband, a Vermilion police sergeant, and some of his stories. Apparently when Dad gets well enough to drive, he can do some name-dropping to avoid traffic tickets! Two of Dad's favorite topics: motorcycles and law officers.

Judy is GOOD people. Lifelong friend. We watched her drive away on her cycle and Dad was in awe. Later that night he said, "Boy, I'm really glad Judy went home before dark. Three things I don't do on my motorcylce: drive in the dark, drive on the highway and drive in the rain."

Keep the cycle polished, Dad. It will be there when you get better.