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.