She stopped to watch Little Eagle laugh and scream as he was tickled in the arms of Fighting Hawk with a smile on her lips.As Fighting Hawk released t...he bundle of energy he was suddenly hit on the back of the head. As he turned to look at Water Lilly standing there she said, "Don't ever leave like that again! You were still wounded and we were worried sick."Fighting Hawk smiled as he stood up and hugged Water Lilly, "You should know by now that I can take care of myself. If I would have stayed. In his case I really didn't blame him."Now, if you don't mind, it's bad enough I have to deal with a school lunch. I don't need you spoiling my appetite." I pushed past him and his buddy Lacey.The lunch bunch had been watching from the sidelines, grinning. Even Peggy looked cheered. They engulfed me, we went through the line together and made a bee-line to our usual table. Peggy was looking better as we circled our wagons around her. Maybe she was establishing defenses the way John had. I hated. As he reached the more crowded area of the beach a girl he remembered from high school stood up and said hello to him. He stopped and talked to her for a few minutes before wishing her well and continuing along the beach. The short conversation with her seemed to help break him out of his funk. He waved and said hello to a number other friends before he finally reached his family's spot on the beach. He smiled at everyone and sat down on his towel.Jana asked, "I know you just swam, Dave, but do. "Oh that would be great. I noticed there are several stores here thatwould be real assets do you know the other managers and do you think theymight let us put forms out and also donate clothes and shoes." Oh my goodness yes, set the poster up here on my counter, and leave ustwo sheets to fill up. Then follow me I'll introduce you around."In short order we visited four more shops, a lingerie and shape-wearstore, a shoe store, a dress shop, and restaurant. All agreed to allow thesign and forms to.