Made it through another week.  Some good things this week.  I actually was caught up on most issues at work.    Chris’s flights to Albuquerque were smooth and she landed early.   Even though we lost Aunt Lottie the service and mass were very nice and it was a celebration of 95 years.  Up here in Green Bay area we heard very little bad news,  because every news cast begins and ends with the Packers.   We all have high hopes for the game!  Our ordered cabinets for the condo were delivered this week and are in the condo!  And we adjusted what we were looking for options on our next car, and in the midst of everything else going on Turn Key Auto called and said he had some options at the auction that might work for us.  And now we have another car!  2009 Malibu, I like the looks and the interior, and like the gas mileage compared to the truck I have been driving every day!

And best news is that Marie is home.  Chris and Marie are ‘bonding’ as Marie continues to get stronger.   So we hope there are no more hic ups in her recovery.   She has March to look forward to changing the colostomy and we will keep the prayers  going so that happens on schedule. Dealing with the bag is the biggest issue right now.  And we keep up the prayers for John whose Parkinsons and demetia have taken turns for the worse under nursing home care.  I could go on for awhile on what I think of most of the health systems and how they are managed, but I will spare you for now.  But sit down with me for a beer and look out…

And the Wisconsin weather, there’s a subject you don’t want to hear from me on either.   Thursday morning when I woke up it was -11, then -12,   and -15 when I left for work.    Yes it is the January’s as I remember them.   At 17 I was pumping gas, clean your windshield , check the oil for 50 cents worth of gas, at -20 but I was a lot younger then.  Now I know we don’t have to live like this!    When I woke up this morning it was snowing,  but now some sun is sneaking through and it is up to 5 degrees.   So I suppose I could put on a few layers and go clean the driveway and stock up some more firewood.  With the extreme cold and no Chris to accompany me I stayed in last night on my birthday,  and I love to go out on my birthday!

So I will likely update after the Packer Game,  but have yourself a great weekend leading up to it.  My tribute to Aunt Lottie and Muriel-mushrooms and all!  Both always loved to have some fun.