Thanks Kim...

Thanks to Kim for an early morning call wishing me a happy birthday, and telling the news of her son Isaac's army buddy, Keith 'Matt' Maupin. Matt's remains have been identified in Iraq after years of being missing. Such a tragic end for his family.

Happy Birthday to Fr. Pat:)

Happy Birthday to Father Pat on the 30th. He's 10 years (and 1 day) older than I am, so it's easy to remember. His Mom always makes a wonderful cake for him to share with Holy Family staff. Wishing him all the best!

Happy 24th. to Elise:)

Happy Birthday to Krissy:)

A birthday wish goes out to Krissy on her 23rd birthday. I heard from Grandma that she will celebrate on Sunday. Great! Hope I can join the festivities. Love to Krissy from her Fondy folks. We just got a new computer today, so I don't know where my photos are...I'll find a nice one of Krissy when I get "on board" with this thing. Paul must think we're blind...the screen is 2 feet wide! Takes some getting used to.
Here's a cute picture of Krissy and Earl.

Happy Birthday to Gracie:)

This is certainly the month for birthdays. On March 24th., we celebrated Grace's birthday. Here's a pic of Grace and her cousin Krissy. Happy Birthday to little cousin Grace:) Today I signed up for an anxiety symposium at the Paper Valley in Appleton in June for 12 CEU's (continuing ed contact hours.) It's a 2-day, but it's an easy commute from here. The job is going very well, and I am very happy with my progress. My physical progress (of getting over this flu) is starting to look up as well. I just booked my airfare to Nashville in April to visit Elise. James is gone that weekend, but we have plans to put in some perennials and visit some civil war battlefields. I sure wish Mary Jo could coordinate a trip up from Atlanta. She loves history as I do.

A blessed Easter to all.

pampering

I'm doing a little pampering today...Grace (Elise's vocal prof) and I are going to a foot spa and an herbal make-up party. It should be fun. I also listened to my favorite Easter music this morning: Hayden's Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ. It is so beautiful and yet so hauntingly sad. Dustin is over for the weekend. Thought this photo was nice. (Used with permission given by his Mom.)