new friends, old friends and relatives!!

What an amazing couple of weeks this has been! Dad has really been doing well. He continues to be a little unsteady on his feet, and a bit confused and forgetful on occasion,(but who isn't?!) but seems to be getting a bit stronger, and able to conquer new challenges. for instance, we went to Ponca on Friday; 4 hours each way, a meal at Perkins, and a load of old friends and relatives at Leona's house! You should have seen the goodies, including Leona's homemade cinnamon rolls! Oh my gosh, they are the best! Hans and Kerstin met us there, Barb and Marv took off work, and Meg and Milo drove down the night before to make the trip with us! It was great!

Tuesday, Dad's brother Jack and his wife Mary Lou drove all the way from Chicago. Not bad for two 85 year olds, but they did great. A really nice visit and dinner was had at mom and dad's, and it was a blessing to be there and be part of the reconciliation.

For the last couple of weeks, Hospice has been dropping in to visit and get to know Mom and Dad. They are really cool people, and so interesting! One of the nurses was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and she continues to work full time with her chemo pack at her side.

We met Cindy, Darlene, Mary Jo and Pastor Jeff. they are all committed to Dad's care on any level that they may be needed, but for now, they just wanted to get to know mom and dad, and they will be around once a week or so, when the time comes more often!

Well not more to say, except that they have really enjoyed seeing and hearing from every one! Thanks to all of our loved ones, both new and old! We are so grateful for your prayers and thoughts. For right now everything is good, and thank God it is going to be getting warmer in Iowa! What would we do without spring!!!??? love you all and thanks again! kris