Our last visitor was Jonathan. Mom was so tired she had just gone to bed so he sat and talked with her till she fell asleep. Which is where I should be as we are planning to leave at 6 a.m. Opal is watching TV waiting for Connie and Jarett to show up. They will drop off the boys and take her home.

We are taking Austin and Clayton to Nebraska. Plan to stay till New Years. We do hope all of you had a safe and happy holiday. Ours was very pleasant this year. This is our 12th Christmas together ............... blended families and grown kids.......... what can I say .........

Last Saturday when Glen and Elke were here Roger had to run off as he had made plans to go and see and old hunting buddy. Everett was 83 and use to take him hunting as a child. We got the call this evening and Everett died this afternoon. Our prayers are with his family.

PS: Steve when Ed and Ruth were here yesterday...... Ed was telling Roger that you had said that he should receive his SAINT HOOD. That he was a saint. Well actually I think you are right. For the most part he is. He did good I received a full chair massage machine. Mom got chocolates. So both girls are happy.