The pool table is now empty. That means that almost everything is put away now. Laundry is caught up and I currently working on a special DVD to make amends for not sending post cards to the most special people I know and love, whom never forget ME! I did not forget any of YOU but did forget the info to contact you with. I cannot believe I did that. I got piled on a couple of weeks before we left but that is still not a good excuse.
While we were gone one of my sisters got hit by a tornado. It did much damage but they are still able to live in the house. The problem is that they have many houses in foreclosure in their complex and they fear that it will make it all that much harder to sell their place and move to a condo now. I hope it works out for them.
My sis with the liver transplant had a setback and had to go back to the hospital for a few days but seems to be doing well now. The benefit is going to be the 27th. Even with insurance there is so much need for money. Her husband retired from where Tom did and has a job at a new WM on third shift. It is hard on her as she cannot abide being alone for even a little bit. I am the opposite- I go nuts if I am not alone every once in a while.
I have friends coming in from out of town. I have not seen them in person in over 3 years so I am looking forward to getting together with them Friday.
Dalton was put in some more Advanced Placement classes while I was gone. He finished "Oliver Twist" and can now pronounce 'Fagan" properly. He took his grandma's (English Major) word for the fact that it was pronounced her way. lol
Both of my grandsons managed to get into a bit of trouble while I was gone. Nothing serious, usual boy stuff but I think they learned their lessons. I know that Austin did as the police were involved. They decided to scare him straight. He sort of made a 'bomb' in the church lot. If it were before 9/11 it would not have been of note BUT. He was shaking when I talked to him. Dalton took another boy's direction and stopped a toliet at school. I told him that if he "flushed" his straight "A's" down the toliet with a bad grade in conduct that he would not be getting his monetary reward. Grandma is back and on duty so hopefully such silliness will stop, or else. grrrrrrrrrr lol
Becki, are you not the sweetest person for checking on my house. Our city friends might find it hard to believe that it is possible to lock up our house and be gone for a whole month without much worry but that is the way our town is and then the fact that we live on the main street where houses seldom change hands in decades does not hurt. I am a bit bummed that I had to hire someone else's grandchild to mow though. I could not trust mine as they are at their father's mercy for transportation. Gotta blame it on someone and that is what in-laws are for.
An ear infection?? I hate that. That is why I am deaf. I had many when I was growing up but then I did not get any medical attention. I hope they got it all fixed up and that sweet boy is not hurting anymore.
What did the girls do to celebrate their birthdays? I meant to send a card but failed, once again.
It is a great thing for the elderly and poor in our town to have the new health clinic. Are you planning on coming to play Bingo?? I do not mind the Bingo but wish the money was used for another service other than for the kids. It does not give a good impression to our children to think that we must gamble for their future IMO.
I was at the CC on Tuesday. I must have missed you. If you ever see my silver Toyota in the parking lot I am either there or walking in circles in the old gym. When I poked my head in the door Monday, my first day back, the kids nearly mowed me down. They loved their Mickey soaps, shampoos and lollipops. I had so many snack credits left that I brought back a huge bag of treats and my Mousekeeper left me BAGS of soaps and shampoos. They spoiled me rotten when I was there!! I have many letters to write to Disney about their employees.
Lisa, what a great picture of you guys. I will have to add it to my collection. I met at least a dozen DISers on this trip. I took pictures of many of them too. We visited with many old friends and made some new ones. This one family from Kentucky were so special. The mom is recovering from bone cancer and this trip was her wish. I cannot get her out of my mind. We exchanged emails so I can keep track of her and see her progress. Our most favorite moment was after the Luau we went down to the beach and watched the fireworks (the view of the Castle was awesome!!) and then stuck around for the EWP. I hope that you and Frank can do that someday. The view is so superior to that near the pool. Maybe we can do it together?? When you wish upon a star anything can happen.
I must get back to doing some work now as I will be gone all day tomorrow. I drive Tom everywhere now. He has an appointment for a second opinion (and with a superior surgeon IMO) on the 27th and then the surgery will be scheduled with the second cataract surgery being done about two weeks after that. If this is the worst problem he has at his age I am very grateful. I will be interested to see if there are any changes when he is able to see clearly.
Hugs to you Suite Ladies and more later, SG/Linda
You all will be with us in spirit and I will try to remember my camera so that we can share our visit. BTW, in case you are wondering she will be "Plenty One" today. I have been "Plenty One" for a few decades now. 
) And so sorry that you won't be able to surprise Colleen - I was looking forward to hearing about how your surprise meeting went! 
