Christmas 2012

Wow, what a difference a year can make. My replacement knee is fully effective now and I don't have the recurring pain, but I am still a little uneasy and unbalanced in my walk (notice that I identified exactly where I perceive myself as unbalanced). My son has purchased a foreclosed house 90 miles away and his favorite house flippers (cheap old Rose and I) are doing our best to get the house in order for him. It takes a lot of time, more preparation, and constant review and update. We have spent more time on his house this year than we have with him over the past 9 years (his wife thinks he should spend time with her). We have gotten more involved with the church lately after a period of feeling hurt and left out. I have published 5 e-books this year and just self-published and printed my first of this year by traditional publication. I enjoy this new career even though I don't ever cover my costs; Rose thinks it is some self punishment thing. Cece and her dad Randy have gotten so involved at church this year and we took on a ministry at Carver Living that has given us plenty of opportunities to serve. Speaking of which, my poor guitar playing and singing has spiraled (I still can't play nor sing, but I thoroughly enjoy banging.) My cousin Betty from Texas came and spent a week here; she and Craig always brighten our day. My mom is living with my cousin Eddie and his wife now; his home was more suited to an invalid and Mom continues to enjoy her time while her health just lies dormant. We don't know what to do for her except to try and give her some reason and desire to thrive. Life goes on and we all have our individual problems, but 2012 has opened new chances to serve for my family and I hope we and you will take advantage of all our chances to serve Him. Talk soon!