My pal, Reverend Richard Huls

always styled so nicely and laid down just perfectly. He always was, and still is, a very handsome man with that fantastic smile of his and those sparkling eyes. They are not too sparkling right now but that will come back.)

Man About Town

I was to see my dear, dear friend, Dick Huls, for the first time since the tragic fire.

I walked into his room and met Lisa, one of his two twin daughters. We hit if off and had a wonderful chat. She asked that I assist, and I gladly complied, in persuading Dick to eat a spoon full of honey. Together, we were successful. He had a plate of food in front of him but he only picks at it. I tried to persuade him to eat but he was re- luctant and I chose to not push it.

The staff are helping him walk up and down the halls with his walker (he is unable to do it on his own). He needs to build up his muscle strength and re-learn how to walk and how to live life all over again. He is able to talk but in little more than a whisper.

He looks great! His hair is beginning to grow back (I was always jealous of his beautiful hair; it

Emotionally, he seemed to be okay . . . but I understand there are times when he has emotional episodes. Not surprising, given all that he has been through and all that he has lost.

I was delighted to have a chance to visit him. He doesn’t want a lot of visitors or frequent visitors (other than family) at this point . . . but I’m only 25 minutes away and am available any time he would like to chat. Family members will let me know when it might be a good time to visit him again.

Can’t wait till he and I can get together for coffee once again. It’s a few months off but it will come. In time.

He is progressing well . .. and I was delighted to see him.

Located in the heart of San Marcos, the new North County hospital will complement Kaiser Permanente’s existing hospitals in Grantville and Kearny Mesa.

“We are extremely excited by the opening of the new Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Marcos,” stated Mayor Rebecca Jones. “This further reinforces our city’s place as an emerging healthcare hub in North County.”

The new hospital features a 24hour emergency department with 39 private treatment areas, capacity for 206 single interactive patient rooms, and several new stateof-the art technologies to support the highest quality care and an enhanced patient experience. Spe-

Letters to the Editor

Greetings Editor Lyle:

I have been looking in recent issues of The Paper for news about Pastor Huls and his recovery progress. I respectfully suggest that you provide readers of The Paper with occasional updates of his progress. I miss reading Pastor Huls spiritual counsel that appeared monthly in The Paper.

I hope that when his health improves Pastor Huls will again contribute articles to help guide us in relationships, values, and life purpose.

The Visit by Sean Dietrich was an uplifting pleasure to read. What a beautiful, amazing couple to take in an abandoned baby and truly love and care for him.

Respectfully,

Carol Van Houten

Editor’s Note: Ms. Van Houten’s letter was very timely. I had just visited Pastor Huls the previous day . . . an accounting of which is included in this week’s “Man About Town” column. (Page 4). We are all pleased to learn that Pastor Huls wants to resume his column . . . they will likely begin to re-appear within the next week or so.