Trip to the park

We are allowed to take Zac for a short trip to the park while he is unhooked from his IV stand.  The stand was given the name “Fishy” by Zac, presumably because the bag of fluids attached to it resembled a bag containing a goldfish you used to win at the fun fair, before they gave much care to fish welfare.  He had been confined to his room all week, so getting to go outside for some fresh air was very exciting.  Seb was with Joseph at home and arranged to meet us in Leazes park, across the road from the hospital.  Zac was weak, so I carried him.  We all sat on a bench overlooking the lake and watched the ducks and birds as Zac fell asleep in my arms.