We are still among the living

I suggested to Jo maybe it was time to blog again seeing its been over a month. Guess that was a no you do it look.

Its been a good month(mostly). We had a very good Christmas break and good times with the family. Jo will have to tell that story when she's ready.

By now most of you know that we have taken a break from MDS service this winter to try to get our "house in order". Over the last month Jo went from helping with the house building to taking care of family. That still left me to work on the house and good progress was made in the basement in the last while. A few days ago the ceiling in the basement was all done and progress made with flooring, moldings and electrical. The basement had got far enough before the gathering at christmas that we could play table tennis and the kids had a bedroom and a place to play. Our daughter Kristy and her two girls, Norah and Shea stayed with us for a few weeks.


Jayda and Hailey on this pic got to try out Grandpas new vac. New tools have to be checked out. We got to spend some time at Christmas playing outside but the weather was on the cool(cold) side and healthy people a bit scarce at times.



We are spending much time shopping now with the list in hand. We feel we have made progress but many more trips to go yet. We just got back from two days in Fargo with the car very full.

I want to thank all of you that have cared for us with cards, visits, calls, and letters(and email) and other gifts from your hearts. We are blessed to have you as our friends. Take care Kerry