I'm way behind on keeping our blog-spot updated. Since I didn't get to attend the reunion last year I've felt like I was on a different planet. LOL (Lots of Laughs)I sent out invitations to Face Book to some of you and Ernest reminded me they'd been able to look at the site without "signing" up so maybe this will work better for you. It's just a little harder on me...I guess you too, if we don't get it updated. Dad said Uncle Don sent me a CD with pics but Jess carried it home with her and can't remember to bring it to me. It may be lost by now.
I've added picture links, as well as links to info you might need for the reunion. I'd love to have e-mails but so far don't have many.
I get a lot of my news second-hand and I'm not even sure how many of you still have the link to this news. Most of you have already heard and know everything before it gets printed anyhow but "just in case" you're like me and seem to be the last-to-know I'll go ahead and blog what I know.
The reunion is scheduled for June 14-17. (Sunday thru Wed. for some)Our kids from Louisiana are coming this summer and we're hoping their visit won't conflict with us coming. Deacon has a car show Fri. and Sat. before ..12th and 13th so if I can get him to come...(You know how it is when we get older...it takes longer to rest up.)
Dad has been the hospital the last four days. He's having trouble breathing and his potasium level was way high and sodium low. They've curtailed his fluid intake and he's not near as swollen as he was and seems to feel better. He gets confused when he's not on the o2 but they're trying to ween him off.
Jess said Aunt Jerry and Uncle Dub came by the hospital to visit Dad and they talked "garden." LOL.
Mom is "okay" but sleeps almost 24 hrs. per day. She's been in the hospital a couple of times (once was an air-lift to Abilene) and she and Dad were actually in the ER on the same day a few days ago. She was sent home, though and they thought she'd be okay. The nurse thought she had a "crackle" in her lung.
I hear Aunt Betty is going through some medical trauma. It seems they've found a mass that they believe to be too close to her heart to try to cut out so they're treating with meds.
Tracy's daughter Jenny will be married soon. She sent out the sweetest "unique" invitation DVD for her wedding.
I barely knew Tracey and Tom had moved to West Texas and now I'm hearing Aunt Joyce and Garland are planning to move this direction, also. I don't know why they wouldn't. I guess Lauren would be the only daughter not close to her if she does move.
I haven't heard from Bill or Annette.
Cheryl came to visit last weekend. She still lives in Houston and works two jobs. I'm "smitten" by my new granddaughter, Amrylin. I couldn't resist posting her picture. She's four months old now. I have gotten to see her every three to four weeks and am jealous of my sisters who have their grandchildren and kids so close.
Connie and Wes are doing okay. Wes was laid off a few weeks ago. He'd just gotten back to work from a back injury when they let him go. They're not sure what they'll do yet. Connie keeps Sadie and Avery often and tries to see the other grandchildren as often as she can.
Jess and Tony stay busy. Tony went to work at the prison and Jess has a full-time job taking care of Mom and Dad through Interim. I'm glad they allow family to work for them. It's worked out well for everyone. She gets to keep her three little granddaughters several days a week, too.
Chip, Tonya and family are good. Chip is busy working in the "wind turbine" fields and Cody works out there, also. Tony is finishing up school to work with them but he may be Chip's and Cody's boss some day cuz he's determined to finish school. Kalea is a twirler in high school and involved in U.I.L. and other activities. She keeps everyone quite busy. Tonya is still watching lots of sweet babies.
I run into Charlotte at the grocery store every now and again. That's how I heard about Aunt B. Seems like I don't hear news unless it's bad.
Of course Brenda's daughter works as a nurse so I saw her and she gave me a little bit of update...she's as poor on family info as me though...LOL.
If someone from each family will send a monthly note with news I can cut and paste it into the blog...(Maybe) and get the news out that way. If you sign up to google or g-mail I think you can add comments and that would be great.
Okay, I'm gonnia quit typing for now. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Love,
Karen
