Here it is, the middle of September and I haven't written anything here for awhile. Some things have changed and some things stayed the same...
Where should I start? Let's start, as usual, with the boys. Jason has begun his teaching career at Augustana Campus. He's phoned recently and said that all is going well with his classes and he's enjoying it. Deb has left Regina tonight(Friday, Sept. 18) to go visit Jason and Shelley so I'll get more news soon. Shelley hasn't had any luck with finding a job, but she's hopeful for the future.
Scott picked up a short teaching job for the fall. The school is located just 10 minutes from his flat! Teaching is going well, but he has some "problem" children which of course can be challenging. He's still planning on backpacking Europe with Devin when their working visa runs out in December. Deb and I worry about him doing this, but 'kids will be kids!' and we just hope he returns safely in the spring.
Deb, she's still at Rosemont. The job has remained manageable to the point where she is sometimes 'bored' but she finds things to do. She slow down quite a bit on the scrapbooking, but is planning on getting back at it this fall when things quiet down a bit. Our fall is filled! We have Mom's 80th birthday is in October. Jason's convocation is in October, and I have a wedding to do at the end of October. Deb has also planned a short getaway to Calgary to visit a close friend in High River next weekend. As you can see, we're busy.
Me, I'm out of retardment(retirement). I'm working full time (6 hours/day) as a sign language interpreter at Henry Janzen School. I sign all morning and work with two hearing impaired children in the afternoon. The job is challenging and rewarding too. Hopefully, I can do this for a few years before I have retire completely. My photography is going well too. I did a wedding in August. I was happy with many of my shots with only a few that I was unhappy with. The couple were beautiful and the day was cloudy (rainy, too). This help with some good shots, but made some shots tricky(father was grey hair that match the sky!). I didn't take a lot of other shots, but did manage some 'educational' shots at the airport in the restricted area which could be used for teaching purposes.
I'm closing with wishing all the very best for the coming season and hoping that you'll see family and friends as we will be. Good luck until we see each other. Take care.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
SAD NEWS
It's been almost 2 months since I last blogged, but it seems a life time! A lot has happened in the last 7 weeks.
My dad passed away on May 13th. Even though it was a blessing, it's still too soon. Mom was the strongest of all and somehow manage to prop up the rest of us. We had his memorial on June 19th to accommodate family being there. I wrote and gave the eulogy: the toughest job I've ever done, but I'm glad I did. I've posted the eulogy in its entirety at the end of this post.
Now some good news. Jason and Shelley announced their wedding! It's on July 3rd (our anniversary) of 2010. The nuptials will be held right here in Regina. Furthermore, Jason successfully defended his thesis on June 2nd and now I can proudly say that its DR. JASON GOERTZEN! Formal graduation will be held in Toronto in October. I'm looking forward to Jason and Shelley walking across the stage to receive their doctorates. WOW! I'm proud.
Scott is finishing up his teaching in England, but has no plans yet on returning home. He is planning on working for about 3 months and backpacking Europe over the winter. May is the month of his planned return. I'm proud of Scott too, surviving his first year of teaching is no easy task, but his was complicated more by doing it in a different country.
Deb left June 27th for the cottage. Her summers have been spent there and she finds it very relaxing. She's taken everything, but the kitchen sink (I had to take it out of the car) with her as she there until the end of August. The car was riding pretty low when she left. She works on the garden, does some maintenance, scrapbooking, and of course reads about 10 books over the summer. She loves it out there.
Me... well I'm home here. I've just finished a 2 month full time temp job at Janzen School as a sign language interpreter. It was both tiring and rewarding. I was in a grade 6 classroom signing for 2 boys. They were great kids! Fortunately, they read lips very well and thus my slow signing wasn't a big factor. I've applied for another temp. job in the fall for the same thing. This time I'll be working in a grade 1 room! Imagine me, helping in a grade 1 room. I'm looking forward to the challenge with renewed optimism. This might be a good retirement job to have! For the summer, I'm will be working a bit at the airport again. I'm also photographing a wedding on the 15th of August! Looking forward to this. I may even get to Seattle to watch the Blue Jays.
Y'all keep well!
The Eulogy of Frank Goertzen:
Our Dad, Frank George Goertzen, was born Feb. 4, 1923, the 3rd child of seven, to Jacob and Margaretha Goertzen in Rosthern, Sask. He grew up on a homestead during the Dirty Thirties. Everyone knows that times were tough during the ‘30’s and Dad’s family had their share of hardships. The family had to travel from Rosthern to Penn, Sask. (some 200+ miles) to take possession of the homestead. The 3 oldest sons, Dad included, had to drive the cattle on foot the whole way. While his brothers went off to war, he quit school at Grade 6 to remain behind to help at the farm. In the late 40’s, our dad got a job working for the Dept. of Natural Resources; clearing bush to build roads. It was at one of the jobs at Cypress Park building the Seven Mile Hill Road where he met his wife, our mom, Kathleen Neely. These early years had a great effect on the kind of father he was to become.
Together with mom, they raised 4 children. In 1957, they rented a small house on Broad Street in Regina and Dad now worked for Tobin Tractors, welding and fixing the big Euclid’s. In 1960, they purchased a home on Rose St. where they remained for 49 years. This home was filled with many memories, some sad, some funny, but all found places in our hearts.
We didn’t see much of our dad during our early years growing up on Rose St. Dad was constantly on the road trying to make enough money so that he could feed, clothe and shelter us. He had one brief period away from this traveling in 1960, when he broke his arm. Though this didn’t stop Dad from helping out. Mom was babysitting at the time, and one of Dad’s chores was change the babies’ diapers. I remember him changing a little guy, Danny, I think, and during this change, a stream of pee shot out, straight up into the air. Luckily, Dad quickly covered up the fountain with the clean diaper.
Near the end of the sixties, Dad was tiring of the road trips and he was fortunate to able to get away from it and had more or less of an 8 to 5 job. With this new freedom, Dad was now able to find more time to do the things that he wanted to do. We kids soon realized that Dad was unafraid to tackle any interest, big or small. Throughout the following decades, refurbish and fiberglass a boat (which on its maiden trip was struck by a train), make wonderful oak furniture, grow fantastic tomatoes and flowers, just to name a few. He and mom also joined square dancing, took up playing card games (of all kinds) with friends and still found time to take in some trips: camping trips at Echo or Oyama, fishing trips (On one of these he caught a whopping 22 lbs. jack fish and on another trip catching the worst sunburn imaginable), a bus trip to Texas, and a camping trip to Alaska. We also took a number of trips for family reunions in Minnesota, Alberta, and in parts of Sask. He and mom even found time to become Regina Pat’s fans and had season tickets for many years.
Dad’s circle of friends grew steadily larger during these years. His helpfulness gained him quite a reputation. He always found time to help a neighbour, a friend, or family, unafraid to tackle any job. He and mom had a membership for Oyama Campgrounds near Kronau, Sask. where he became a board member, this was due to all the work he had done around the campsite.
Dad may have not been a very well educated man, but was smart in many ways. And along the way, he taught us kids a number of things:
1. Family is number one.
2. Get an education.
3. Friendship is important and worth cultivating.
4. Never stop learning.
5. Be independent.
6. Have integrity.
7. Plan for tomorrow, but live for the day.
8. Make the most of what you have.
9. Measure twice, cut once.
These were just a few of the many things that Dad taught us and he did this with quiet authority and setting the example for us to follow.
Dad, we thank you, we will miss you and we’ll always love you.
My dad passed away on May 13th. Even though it was a blessing, it's still too soon. Mom was the strongest of all and somehow manage to prop up the rest of us. We had his memorial on June 19th to accommodate family being there. I wrote and gave the eulogy: the toughest job I've ever done, but I'm glad I did. I've posted the eulogy in its entirety at the end of this post.
Now some good news. Jason and Shelley announced their wedding! It's on July 3rd (our anniversary) of 2010. The nuptials will be held right here in Regina. Furthermore, Jason successfully defended his thesis on June 2nd and now I can proudly say that its DR. JASON GOERTZEN! Formal graduation will be held in Toronto in October. I'm looking forward to Jason and Shelley walking across the stage to receive their doctorates. WOW! I'm proud.
Scott is finishing up his teaching in England, but has no plans yet on returning home. He is planning on working for about 3 months and backpacking Europe over the winter. May is the month of his planned return. I'm proud of Scott too, surviving his first year of teaching is no easy task, but his was complicated more by doing it in a different country.
Deb left June 27th for the cottage. Her summers have been spent there and she finds it very relaxing. She's taken everything, but the kitchen sink (I had to take it out of the car) with her as she there until the end of August. The car was riding pretty low when she left. She works on the garden, does some maintenance, scrapbooking, and of course reads about 10 books over the summer. She loves it out there.
Me... well I'm home here. I've just finished a 2 month full time temp job at Janzen School as a sign language interpreter. It was both tiring and rewarding. I was in a grade 6 classroom signing for 2 boys. They were great kids! Fortunately, they read lips very well and thus my slow signing wasn't a big factor. I've applied for another temp. job in the fall for the same thing. This time I'll be working in a grade 1 room! Imagine me, helping in a grade 1 room. I'm looking forward to the challenge with renewed optimism. This might be a good retirement job to have! For the summer, I'm will be working a bit at the airport again. I'm also photographing a wedding on the 15th of August! Looking forward to this. I may even get to Seattle to watch the Blue Jays.
Y'all keep well!
The Eulogy of Frank Goertzen:
Our Dad, Frank George Goertzen, was born Feb. 4, 1923, the 3rd child of seven, to Jacob and Margaretha Goertzen in Rosthern, Sask. He grew up on a homestead during the Dirty Thirties. Everyone knows that times were tough during the ‘30’s and Dad’s family had their share of hardships. The family had to travel from Rosthern to Penn, Sask. (some 200+ miles) to take possession of the homestead. The 3 oldest sons, Dad included, had to drive the cattle on foot the whole way. While his brothers went off to war, he quit school at Grade 6 to remain behind to help at the farm. In the late 40’s, our dad got a job working for the Dept. of Natural Resources; clearing bush to build roads. It was at one of the jobs at Cypress Park building the Seven Mile Hill Road where he met his wife, our mom, Kathleen Neely. These early years had a great effect on the kind of father he was to become.
Together with mom, they raised 4 children. In 1957, they rented a small house on Broad Street in Regina and Dad now worked for Tobin Tractors, welding and fixing the big Euclid’s. In 1960, they purchased a home on Rose St. where they remained for 49 years. This home was filled with many memories, some sad, some funny, but all found places in our hearts.
We didn’t see much of our dad during our early years growing up on Rose St. Dad was constantly on the road trying to make enough money so that he could feed, clothe and shelter us. He had one brief period away from this traveling in 1960, when he broke his arm. Though this didn’t stop Dad from helping out. Mom was babysitting at the time, and one of Dad’s chores was change the babies’ diapers. I remember him changing a little guy, Danny, I think, and during this change, a stream of pee shot out, straight up into the air. Luckily, Dad quickly covered up the fountain with the clean diaper.
Near the end of the sixties, Dad was tiring of the road trips and he was fortunate to able to get away from it and had more or less of an 8 to 5 job. With this new freedom, Dad was now able to find more time to do the things that he wanted to do. We kids soon realized that Dad was unafraid to tackle any interest, big or small. Throughout the following decades, refurbish and fiberglass a boat (which on its maiden trip was struck by a train), make wonderful oak furniture, grow fantastic tomatoes and flowers, just to name a few. He and mom also joined square dancing, took up playing card games (of all kinds) with friends and still found time to take in some trips: camping trips at Echo or Oyama, fishing trips (On one of these he caught a whopping 22 lbs. jack fish and on another trip catching the worst sunburn imaginable), a bus trip to Texas, and a camping trip to Alaska. We also took a number of trips for family reunions in Minnesota, Alberta, and in parts of Sask. He and mom even found time to become Regina Pat’s fans and had season tickets for many years.
Dad’s circle of friends grew steadily larger during these years. His helpfulness gained him quite a reputation. He always found time to help a neighbour, a friend, or family, unafraid to tackle any job. He and mom had a membership for Oyama Campgrounds near Kronau, Sask. where he became a board member, this was due to all the work he had done around the campsite.
Dad may have not been a very well educated man, but was smart in many ways. And along the way, he taught us kids a number of things:
1. Family is number one.
2. Get an education.
3. Friendship is important and worth cultivating.
4. Never stop learning.
5. Be independent.
6. Have integrity.
7. Plan for tomorrow, but live for the day.
8. Make the most of what you have.
9. Measure twice, cut once.
These were just a few of the many things that Dad taught us and he did this with quiet authority and setting the example for us to follow.
Dad, we thank you, we will miss you and we’ll always love you.
Friday, May 1, 2009
What a Month...
Hi Everyone!
Thought I might just bring everyone up to speed on our family. Those of you who have internet, please share with family members that don't.
Let's start with Mom and Dad. Dad is still with us and living in Parkside Nursing home. He was taken to hospital by ambulance Wed. (April 29); the tips of his fingers were turning blue! It turned out to be the results of gout. The medication prescribed cleared everything up and he was taken back to Parkside. Parkside is once again closed to visitors because of some bug which is spreading through the home(not swine flu, fortunately). Mom is enjoying her new home; she's plays bingo, puts jigsaw puzzles together and goes out to supper occasionally with friends that she's met. I've noticed a marked improvement in her demeanor, so I think the new place is helping. She even traveled with Auntie Linda and Auntie Joanne to Maple Creek for a friend's funeral.
Jason has finished writing his thesis and will probably defend it in June; he's hoping middle of June, so that he can begin preparing for his new job in Camrose. Yes, Camrose, much closer to home!!! They've talked about buying a house or if they have to, even renting again. We're excited about his new job, their engagement, and their move closer to home. Shelley is looking for a job in Camrose but if she must, in Edmonton. All is finally coming together for them and we are thankful for that.
Scott is still in England. For their Easter break (and his birthday), the 3 of them went with friends to Amsterdam. WOW, that boy is traveling! He has canceled his planned trip to Rome in May to meet with Leon as money is short and he needs it for their backpacking trip later this year. They (Devin and he) are not sure when they are returning or even when they are going to start on their backpacking trip. They only know that the latest that they going to be back is in May of 2010. Too long as far as I am concerned, but this is what he wants and he might as well do it now while he's young. The plan so far is to get them to southern Europe during the winter and head north as it gets warmer.
Deb is at Rosemont School still and is also still enjoying this small school. The workload is easily handled by her skills and she's not taxed a bit by any of it(rather the opposite, some days she's bored). Her scrapbook of our trip is coming together nicely, but it will still take her about a month more to finish. Her parents are doing as well as can be expected. Her mom is in the same nursing home as my dad. She's trying hard to convince her dad to sell the house and move closer to the home. He spends 6 out of 7 days/week there and up to 12 hours every day. I agree! Why have a house, when you're not there anyway. Hopefully, he'll see the light and sell while the warm weather is still around.
Me, I'm still working. I've taken on a temporary job at Henry Janzen School as a sign language interpreter! Imagine me, at my age, doing this! I'm not fast and my vocabulary is comparatively small, but I'm the only one that the Board could find for just 2 months! The pay is decent and I'm guaranteed an income. Come summer, I'll go back to the Commissionaires and work for them. When fall comes and bowling starts, I'll slack off a bit on the working and try to relax a bit. Looking forward to next year - maybe wedding or 2 and Scott coming home. I'm blessed.
Still waiting on some email from some of you. Haven't heard from some of you in a long time. Hope all is well. Till next time....
Thought I might just bring everyone up to speed on our family. Those of you who have internet, please share with family members that don't.
Let's start with Mom and Dad. Dad is still with us and living in Parkside Nursing home. He was taken to hospital by ambulance Wed. (April 29); the tips of his fingers were turning blue! It turned out to be the results of gout. The medication prescribed cleared everything up and he was taken back to Parkside. Parkside is once again closed to visitors because of some bug which is spreading through the home(not swine flu, fortunately). Mom is enjoying her new home; she's plays bingo, puts jigsaw puzzles together and goes out to supper occasionally with friends that she's met. I've noticed a marked improvement in her demeanor, so I think the new place is helping. She even traveled with Auntie Linda and Auntie Joanne to Maple Creek for a friend's funeral.
Jason has finished writing his thesis and will probably defend it in June; he's hoping middle of June, so that he can begin preparing for his new job in Camrose. Yes, Camrose, much closer to home!!! They've talked about buying a house or if they have to, even renting again. We're excited about his new job, their engagement, and their move closer to home. Shelley is looking for a job in Camrose but if she must, in Edmonton. All is finally coming together for them and we are thankful for that.
Scott is still in England. For their Easter break (and his birthday), the 3 of them went with friends to Amsterdam. WOW, that boy is traveling! He has canceled his planned trip to Rome in May to meet with Leon as money is short and he needs it for their backpacking trip later this year. They (Devin and he) are not sure when they are returning or even when they are going to start on their backpacking trip. They only know that the latest that they going to be back is in May of 2010. Too long as far as I am concerned, but this is what he wants and he might as well do it now while he's young. The plan so far is to get them to southern Europe during the winter and head north as it gets warmer.
Deb is at Rosemont School still and is also still enjoying this small school. The workload is easily handled by her skills and she's not taxed a bit by any of it(rather the opposite, some days she's bored). Her scrapbook of our trip is coming together nicely, but it will still take her about a month more to finish. Her parents are doing as well as can be expected. Her mom is in the same nursing home as my dad. She's trying hard to convince her dad to sell the house and move closer to the home. He spends 6 out of 7 days/week there and up to 12 hours every day. I agree! Why have a house, when you're not there anyway. Hopefully, he'll see the light and sell while the warm weather is still around.
Me, I'm still working. I've taken on a temporary job at Henry Janzen School as a sign language interpreter! Imagine me, at my age, doing this! I'm not fast and my vocabulary is comparatively small, but I'm the only one that the Board could find for just 2 months! The pay is decent and I'm guaranteed an income. Come summer, I'll go back to the Commissionaires and work for them. When fall comes and bowling starts, I'll slack off a bit on the working and try to relax a bit. Looking forward to next year - maybe wedding or 2 and Scott coming home. I'm blessed.
Still waiting on some email from some of you. Haven't heard from some of you in a long time. Hope all is well. Till next time....
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Just a FANTASTIC Trip!
What a terrific trip we had! 6 days on an ocean cruise ships, visiting 6 ports of call. St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, and finally, St. Kitts. We planned an excursion for every day. We spent every evening - fine dining, which was 5 star! We snapped some 1400 photos in those jammed packed days (some seen below). We met some fabulous people every day on the ship and even on shore. The ship had 4 swimming pools, 4 dining rooms, a buffet area, 24-7 snacks, countless bars, a casino, a huge theater-style TV, water slide, 4 glass elevators, Starbucks, shops, and much more. We were upgraded to a balcony suite, which we enjoyed very much, though I wouldn't have spent an extra $400 for it in the first place, but for $80 we took it!
Some highlights of the trip included, mushroom boulders on Barbados, Blackbeard's castle on St. Thomas, Trafalgar Falls on Dominica, the English Harbour on St. Lucia, Fort James on Antigua, and a 2 hour ride on the 'Sugar' train (top speed 8 mph) on St. Kitts. We were plum tuckered out by the end of each day, but it was all worth it. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone! We also stayed extra days in Old San Juan to take in the sights there and we did. We toured El Morro and San Cristobel - two fortresses in Old San Juan, and took in the many sights, sounds, and food of Puerto Rico. The room at the Howard Johnson was much to be appreciated, but since we only slept there it wasn't too bad. In the 9 days away, we only had one poor day for weather - Wednesday in Barbados; the rest was 30ยบ+C with VERY high humidity which was on some of the days almost unbearable. My ears were burnt and on the last day my upper arms got very red, but I survived.
It was pretty depressing to come back to Regina to this kind of weather, (it's raining as I'm typing and it's cold!) but it's good to be home. Not keen on going back to work, but it's the only way we can afford to go back to these warm climates again.
I'll write again when I get the chance.
Some highlights of the trip included, mushroom boulders on Barbados, Blackbeard's castle on St. Thomas, Trafalgar Falls on Dominica, the English Harbour on St. Lucia, Fort James on Antigua, and a 2 hour ride on the 'Sugar' train (top speed 8 mph) on St. Kitts. We were plum tuckered out by the end of each day, but it was all worth it. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone! We also stayed extra days in Old San Juan to take in the sights there and we did. We toured El Morro and San Cristobel - two fortresses in Old San Juan, and took in the many sights, sounds, and food of Puerto Rico. The room at the Howard Johnson was much to be appreciated, but since we only slept there it wasn't too bad. In the 9 days away, we only had one poor day for weather - Wednesday in Barbados; the rest was 30ยบ+C with VERY high humidity which was on some of the days almost unbearable. My ears were burnt and on the last day my upper arms got very red, but I survived.
It was pretty depressing to come back to Regina to this kind of weather, (it's raining as I'm typing and it's cold!) but it's good to be home. Not keen on going back to work, but it's the only way we can afford to go back to these warm climates again.
I'll write again when I get the chance.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Happy New Year....
May joy and health follow you throughout this year and the years to come.
Good fortune has blessed this family. Dad is still with us, though the beginning to this year was a bit of a struggle for him. After returning from a short visit to the hospital just before Xmas, he contracted a bout of Norwalk virus at the Extendicare home and than right after he got another bacteria in early January which caused him some more discomfort. During the Norwalk and this second virus, we were prevented from seeing him. Mom was concerned until just the other day when it was all clear to see him. He ate a huge supper while we were there which made us feel good. Mom's happy... she has moved (Jan. 21st) into the same senior's complex in west central Regina as one of her closest friends. She's excited about the new place... no more stairs, people to talk to and activities practically every night of the week! She couldn't have asked for a better spot! Email me if you want her new address, phone number is the same.
Scott had a terrific time in Paris at Xmas, they posted numerous pictures on the web which we were able to vicariously enjoy Paris too! Aimee and Devin have provided Scott with companionship while he teaches in Jolly Ol' England. They are thinking about Scotland and Holland in Feb. and Italy in May (flights throughout Europe are extremely cheap from London). Must be nice!
Jason and Shelley have not been without good fortune... Jason landed a job - teaching in Camrose at the Augustana College! While Shelley was asked to fly out to Camrose for a job interview with the hospital in Camrose. We are all waiting with bated breath for the results of the interview. Furthermore, they have set the date for the wedding, but you'll all have to wait until they've announced when it is, themselves. We are excited and proud to have Shelley as our daughter-in-law and we wish them nothing but success and happiness in the coming years!
Debbie has been busy scrap booking everything and researching our trip to the southern Caribbean later this spring. We are both looking forward to this particular cruise as it's 7 days, 6 ports-of-call! It's the one Debbie wanted to do on our 30th anniversary, but was too expensive at that time. With a 50% savings to fly American Airlines, we can do the trip. Now we just need the great weather to grant us the chance to see some of these wonderful islands. Debbie is still at Rosemont School and continues to enjoy working there.
Me... well, things have changed somewhat, too. I've finished my job (at least until summer) at the airport and have taken up substituting for the Board. Since Jan. 5th, I've subbed 6 full days. This left me plenty of time to help Leon and Roxene to move mom. I've also got a chance to take pictures at 3 different weddings this summer (and get PAID!) Hopefully, this will lead to more weddings.
That's all for now... Don't forget to send me an email and let me know how you're doing.
Good fortune has blessed this family. Dad is still with us, though the beginning to this year was a bit of a struggle for him. After returning from a short visit to the hospital just before Xmas, he contracted a bout of Norwalk virus at the Extendicare home and than right after he got another bacteria in early January which caused him some more discomfort. During the Norwalk and this second virus, we were prevented from seeing him. Mom was concerned until just the other day when it was all clear to see him. He ate a huge supper while we were there which made us feel good. Mom's happy... she has moved (Jan. 21st) into the same senior's complex in west central Regina as one of her closest friends. She's excited about the new place... no more stairs, people to talk to and activities practically every night of the week! She couldn't have asked for a better spot! Email me if you want her new address, phone number is the same.
Scott had a terrific time in Paris at Xmas, they posted numerous pictures on the web which we were able to vicariously enjoy Paris too! Aimee and Devin have provided Scott with companionship while he teaches in Jolly Ol' England. They are thinking about Scotland and Holland in Feb. and Italy in May (flights throughout Europe are extremely cheap from London). Must be nice!
Jason and Shelley have not been without good fortune... Jason landed a job - teaching in Camrose at the Augustana College! While Shelley was asked to fly out to Camrose for a job interview with the hospital in Camrose. We are all waiting with bated breath for the results of the interview. Furthermore, they have set the date for the wedding, but you'll all have to wait until they've announced when it is, themselves. We are excited and proud to have Shelley as our daughter-in-law and we wish them nothing but success and happiness in the coming years!
Debbie has been busy scrap booking everything and researching our trip to the southern Caribbean later this spring. We are both looking forward to this particular cruise as it's 7 days, 6 ports-of-call! It's the one Debbie wanted to do on our 30th anniversary, but was too expensive at that time. With a 50% savings to fly American Airlines, we can do the trip. Now we just need the great weather to grant us the chance to see some of these wonderful islands. Debbie is still at Rosemont School and continues to enjoy working there.
Me... well, things have changed somewhat, too. I've finished my job (at least until summer) at the airport and have taken up substituting for the Board. Since Jan. 5th, I've subbed 6 full days. This left me plenty of time to help Leon and Roxene to move mom. I've also got a chance to take pictures at 3 different weddings this summer (and get PAID!) Hopefully, this will lead to more weddings.
That's all for now... Don't forget to send me an email and let me know how you're doing.
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