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No longer on the river and, again, an empty nester. Back to living on Fleming Island and making some more friends!

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Let me try this again.....

"I'm going to keep trying all these different font types to see which ones I prefer. Boy, this blog thing is a real hoot! I nearly missed going to dinner tonight because time got away from me. I have some "real" work to do so I shouldn't write too much tonight, but just wanted to let folks know that you can write back to me by clicking "comments" at the bottom of this blog, and then we can volley words back and forth with each each. Dolly, isn't this going to be fun?

In April, some plans are being made for a "Kim Tour" to the Frozen Tundra---oh, I know, I know, it won't be frozen any longer, or at least, it had better not be. My elevator is due to be replaced sometime in April so it's a great time for me to go north. I don't care who you are, 20 days is a long time to be hauling my soda cases up the stairs, to say nothing of the doggie bags and to-go boxes! While I hate to miss some of that lovely month in Florida, I'll be heading to MN to attend The Jersey Boys show with Lori and some of her friends, plus finding some time to visit with Judy in Winona, and other fun spots and such in MN and WI. Might even go see the Habeck's again, who live near Lori. Judy is my heart and it's going to be great to spend some face time together, rather than using written form to communicate all the time. Lori has great places to go shopping and such, plus David's band sometimes practices there so much to look forward to in Holmen and Winona.

Probably after that I'll head down to see Bryson, my newest great-nephew, and his family near Madison, and then head up "home" to Manty. Besides my blood family there, I'll also find some time for Linda, my other heart, and Dolly over in 'Trivers. If time allows, a trip down to Morton Grove and area might be in order, as the only museum I've ever visited was to see King Tut in December 2006 at the Field Museum. Didn't see much more of the museum than that display. That will certainly take much of the month, but am not sure if I'll be staying until Manny's 3rd birthday or not. My whirlwind tour starts the first weekend already and with a newsletter due by the end of the month.......I just don't know if I can stay for the birthday celebration. Boo hoo!
Isn't he just the most adorable little feller?? Oh, I am getting hungry so must go re-heat something from the fridge selection of boxes. Besides, I have some work to do around here before going to bed, so good night all, and have a blessed day tomorrow. Thanks to all for the lovely cards and phone calls. They mean the world to me, believe me!!!

....serve the Lord with gladness!

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Welcome to my first blog! Thanks to Justin, who helped me find a template, I can write to many people at one time and perhaps avoid repeating myself or missing someone with news or information! Also, I love a captive audience!
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This photo of me was taken while standing on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy, when Justin and I visited there in 2006. The garish jewelry, my passion, was made for me by Lisa, my niece. It's a pleasure to wear the jewelry made by my family and friends. Today I am wearing the necklace and earrings made by Lori, my sister---red with gold and black swirls, sort of blown-glass looking. Looks wonderful with the lovely ruby red blouse which Mom gave me for CHRISTmas.
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I'm still wearing my church clothes as this evening Justin and I are joining the Hilchey family for dinner at The Capital Grille at the Town Center Mall. We managed to get the first available opening they had for today.
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This is going to be funky week for me (and perhaps my readers as well) as tomorrow marks the 7th anniversary of Timmy's death. I could call it something else but choose to refer to it exactly what it is--death. He left earth, having completed his life's work in the Lord, and now circles the Throne of the Most High singing "Holy, holy, holy" with the saints and angels. Hard to get upset about that, isn't it? What glory he now experiences, while we are left here to carry on the work, to help extend the Kingdom, sharing the Good News of salvation with those who haven't heard yet!
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Timmy's story has a happy ending, and I pray that everyone that reads this blog will have the same happy ending on their last day! Later!