BACK AT HOME

We’re back in the swing of things at home – missing Texas at the same time.

There is still plenty of snow.

We found our dear 91 year old friend, Helene Epp, had been in hospital for two months while we were gone and they just about lost her. Thankfully, she came ‘round and we were able to pay one visit to her in hospital, where she was her good old self, and then one visit in her new private care home, where she is getting adjusted to spend the rest of her life. She is such a sweetheart!

We have adjusted to life without Jughead. Feel sad for the loss sometimes, but we never did need TWO dogs.

Have had the grandchildren over several times and they are happy to have us back.

We’ve been plagued by car problems since coming home. Shari is looking for something reliable to drive, as the LeBaron is no longer reliable.

I am thankful to have my cataract surgery over and done with. It occurred yesterday and at my post op appointment today, they said it was a great success. I had been very trepidatious, as I am such a wuss. Could have used a couple more Adavan, but it’s all over and done with now, and I can see well out of the eye. Today I have my glasses on and they actually work well as they are. I do hope the other eye does not develop a cataract!!!! My eye doctor came with the highest of recommendations.

We are planning Easter at our house.

My Mom has requested the pleasure of our presence at her birthday party in Langenburg on April 22nd at SouthView. She will be 86. So we may also travel on to Brandon and see how things are doing out that way.

Darren’s job is working out quite well. It’s a bit of an adjustment for him, as he is on his feet all day. There was a stool they were allowed to use at the last place, but not here. Emily spent a couple of days with us instead of at day care, and can that little twerp ever put jigsaw puzzles together!

We have had e-mails from some of our MDS friends and are always happy to hear what they have been doing since we parted. One couple traveled back to Marble Falls to take in the home dedication there, so we got more photos which we really enjoy having. That was the house that John was the crew foreman for.

Although it’s very difficult to sit around and not have anything to do here at home, I and I am happy to say John is still a non-smoker. It gets a bit tense at times, but so far he’s gotten through the tough times.

So, we look forward to spring and cleaning up our yard. There may be some porch renovations in the plan, but we’ll see how it goes.

Hi to all who are still checking on our blog!