Christmas is over, and we had a nice time with five of the six children here. It's fun to see them enjoy each other and play games. It was a pleasant time.
The day AFTER Christmas was another story. When the phone rings, and the caller asks, "Are you Sam's Mom?" there is an immediate reaction: what happened? Is he okay?
Sam had an accident, and ended up with his leg under a golf cart, having a bad cut under the knee and several wounds involing skin loss and abrasions. Due to the risk of infection and considerable pain, he was admitted to the hospital, put on IV antibiotics and maximum pain killers, staying for a week. He is now home, on crutches, immobilizing his leg until the wounds heal. There will be a lot of rehab, but he should heal completely. It could have turned out much, much worse. I thank God that it did not.
When he is mobile again, Sam will return to Ft. Wood, MO, to go through a lot of rehab, and will go into another AIT unit to complete his MP training. He is in the National Guard.
Everyone else is well.
Eric is in California, doing well.
My daughter, Amy, is doing well with her first pregnancy. She and Adam are lookinf forward to the arrival of Charlie, in late March. He will be our first grandson.
Granddaughter Ava is a delight. She is almost 16 months old, and finds joy in everyday activities, like "helping" her mom sort and clean. However, I guess even at that age, housework can become boring. When I talked to her mother on the phone, Ava brought her a coat and purse. Everyone likes a change of pace sometimes. Sometimes a girl just wants to get out!
The younger girls started back to school on Tuesday. There was a two hour delay, due to ice, which made it a bit better.
Over the holidays, my husband and I did some de-cluttering, which will be an ongoing process, sometimes a painful one, as I am a gatherer, and just like stuff. The house does look better.
If I had new year's resolutions, de-cluttering would be near the top of the list.
My birthday is coming soon; I want to do something fun, but haven't decided what that is.
Here's to 2009: May it be full of good things, pleasant times and warm memories.
Love,
Cindy
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So, your birthday is past and mine is almost here and we have yet to go out and celebrate! Of course I HAD an excellent present for you. I am sure I may still have it. Just wish I knew where I put it. ACK! Ah well...
Hugs, Kim
p.s. call so we can head out to dinner!
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