Monthly Archives: February 2012

What Would We Do Without Our Children?

Rob, our youngest son, plowed our driveway this morning. We have a long semi-circle driveway so it’s a big job plowing. Rob plowed both our driveway and theirs. Rob and Jessica, Haleigh, Elmise and Armon live next door, even Tyler … Continue reading

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Sleep-Over

Haleigh and Elmise had a sleep-over, last night, here at my house. Oh my, what granddaughter’s like to do to grandmas!             This second picture I wanted last but it’s second (for some reason). The … Continue reading

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Mr Snowman

My grandchildren, Elmise and Armon, love the snow and being creative! Here they are with Mr. Snowman. His hat and scarf clash, but hey, he’s a snowman! Armon ate the end of his carrot nose! Oh well! 🙂 There is … Continue reading

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Ponderings

On this beautiful snowy February day, having completed the newsletter I’m writer and editor of, I’m left pondering many thoughts. I had a comment, on one of my blogs, that the reader would like to know what all of my … Continue reading

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International Friends

We, Jerry and I, are sponsors of five Chinese university students and one student from Malaysia. What a privilege and joy it’s been. Even though this past winter was one of my worst winters physically and we couldn’t do as much with them … Continue reading

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Saying Good-bye

I don’t like saying good-bye. Tuesday we said good-bye to Pam and Gene, our daughter and son-in-law. They’re back in Chicago now. We love them and love when they and each of our five children come to visit. Please come … Continue reading

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More Work Done

I couldn’t believe how much work our daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Gene, did while they were here. They arrived from Chicago on Saturday night at midnight. Sunday we went to church, ate a Sunday dinner of roast beef, etc. … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Sean

Happy, Happy Birthday Sean. This is supposed to be a happy day but I know that for your family it’s a very sad day. Your wonderful Rottweiler, Gus, had a serious problem and is now gone. I’m so sorry and don’t … Continue reading

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A Day To Cut Trees…

When our kids come home they always want to cut trees! We always have trees to cut… Gene also cooks for me! Here he’s cooking our breakfast! You can’t see it very well, but he’s threatening me with a knife! … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland

I’ve lived in Michigan for 53 years now. We’re not folks who flee to Florida or Arizona when winter arrives. We love all four seasons! This year we’ve had very little snow, much to our disappointment and our son’s disappointment. … Continue reading

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