FALL!

What do you think! Fall seems to be just around tthe corner. I think it's kind of exciting. Now, I can't say I'm anxious for winter! You see, I like to be warm! Tom says I need a blow torch--it's not that bad! Fall offers a lot of fun and the colors are always neat.
Andy is home and doing fine. He said he jas the best nurse. Awww-isn't that sweet! I must say- I tthink she's going to be a good wife-Andy hasn't complained so far!!!!
I'm still working on the kitchen. I'm going to paint my cupboards. Yes, I said paint them. Trust me, it will look a lot better! I'm excited about the outcome.
Hope everyone is enjoying life. It certainly has enough drama for me!
Until next post!

I'm still among the living

I know, I know! I must keep this updated if it is to have any interest at all! So sorry! Anyhow-- I'll update on my niece Amber first. She is still at St. Vincent's in Toledo-the burn unit. She has had 5 surgery's and will need at least one more. She seems to be keeping a good attitude. She told her dad that she's not going to be ashamed of all the scarring. We are so very glad her face was not burned badly. She had some on the side and neck but, it should all heal with little or no scarring.
This morning Hannah had to take Andy to the emergency room. He was having awful pain in the stomach-you guessed it--appendesitis. He will be operated on tonight and possibly go home tomorrow if all goes well. He'll have about a week of recovery at home and hopefully be good to go! Did I tell you that Hannah, Andy and David gave me a surprise visit a coulpe wkends. ago? It was great! I say me because it was no surprise to tom and the boys- they knew for several weeks! Usually things can't be kept from me that way!
Aaron is working hard and sleeping little! Ugh! I worry about him! He went to PA. last weekend to see his girlfriend, Shannon, before she left to go back to collge. This is her 2nd year at Pensacola Christian in Pensacola FL. He is still talking about the Marines--you know my heart says NO!!!
Nathanael is just waiting to finish his schooling and get his orders. Right now they are being pushed to learn material that usually takes a month to cover in just a couple weeks. He is doing ok, though. He keeps his nose clean, so to speak, and it has served him well! A new sailor tried to get him in serious trouble by making a false accusation but, it all came out ok. The guy is not being treated well by some of his superiors now. Nathanael didn't say anything- they just found out. I guess you be very careful what you do and say. He's just ready to move on. He would like to be stationed in FL. or VA. -we'll see.
Tom is still watching for openings in Lima or Findlay. He's going to go to a compressed schedule pretty soon so that will give him 2 Fridays a month off. He's planning to hunt in Delaware State Park this Oct. His cousin(who he hasn't seen or talked to in 20 yrs.) is coming for a visit to Granny and wanted Tom to take her husband(who Tom has never met) hunting. So, we've done some looking around at the land- looks pretty promising.
Me- I stay busy. I'm in the process of giving my kitchen a makeover. So far, I'm liking it. I have a few more ideas that I hope to incorporate and then I'll be done. Maybe I'll post some pics when the project is finished.
Speaking of pics- I know I need to update those, too. I'll see what I can do!
Until next time--which shouldn't be such a long time--have a great day!