There is just too much to try to catch up everything so I am just going to jump right in with what is happening now and reviewing recent grandchildren visits.
Shawn completed his studies at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, has received his diploma, taken his board exams and is now a registered nurse. He begins his his new job at U. of Md Shock Trauma on February 25 with orientation.
Ryan's Basic Training in the Army National Guard has been postponed because of some foot problems that he needed to get taken care of. He goes back in a couple of weeks for the army to check him out and give him a new date for Basic. So we get to have Ryan around for at least a little longer. We are happy about that because we rely on him so much both at school and at home. He is always willing to pitch in where we need him, especially in helping with Popdaddy.
Popdaddy is definitely getting weaker, spending more time in bed but he is still in good spirits and we love having him here. Because of his decline in strength, I have decreased my work hours so that he is not home alone for any length of time. I am enjoying being home more although it was stressful at first as I was trying to get accomplished the same amount of work in the office in eight hours less a week. It helped a lot when I figured out what things I could do from home and actually it has been a blessing as I am able to concentrate more fully on projects at home while Sherry is able to graciously greet people in the office and on the phone. And I am able to make phone calls from home and more able to concentrate on the person I am talking to than when I was in the office. God is so good--He takes even what we see as bad and makes something good of it! I just love Him!
I had the joy of having Mason, Clark and Reid spend the day on a recent Wednesday. The weather had been icy and although Bill had gone in to school, later decided to not to open school that day and so he was home for part of the day with us. We did all kinds of fun things. Here the boys are putting together puzzles, one of their favorite activities at NiNi's house. They also enjoyed just playing on the floor of the dining room with Playmobile and our train set. Reid and I even baked chocolate chip cookies together (I promise I didn't let him lick the bowl, Tara!). But they didn't get to eat any until Eric and Tara came because Mason was concerned that his dad didn't want them eating too many sweets! Later in the day, a ceiling light was broken when a ball went a little wild and I although I carefully swept up the glass and even mopped the room to get up all the little pieces, Mason got a sliver in his knee as he was playing on the floor. Happily, Uncle Shawn was home and was able to get the piece out and was going to apply a band-aid but decided to have a little fun. Dad-Dad got into the act and this is what greet Eric and Tara when they arrived.
Of course, they all thought it was funny. To add to the drama, Bill had Clark and Reid kneel on the floor with their hands on their heads as Eric and Tara walked in. I think Tara was more concerned about that then about Mason. Mason had too big a grin on his face to make anyone concerned about his injuries! Eric and Tara brought KFC for dinner and Mason was able to make it to the dining room (without the use of the walker!)Keep watching this site. I will have another update tomorrow on our recent trip to see Carl and Kimberly.
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