The weekend may be rainy here, so you should bring umbrellas. Chances are you'll have to park in the parking lot - too far to walk in the rain without some protection. Sorry about that. I had a mini-birthday party today. Bob Jurgensen and Pat Ciccone from All Saints were here for a while this afternoon and brought a small cake with 90 written with icing on top. Bob brought a DVD we watched on this computer. It was about a second disaster at Pearl Harbor in May, 1944 - an event that was kept secret for many years. There were explosions in some LSD landing craft which were loaded with ammunition in preparation for the invasion of Saipan. I wonder if any of you ever heard about it. I never had.

For those interested, I intend to be in the chapel Saturday morning. Maybe you would like to come by for a while. I may bring Mom along, but I'll decide that when I see how she is feeling after she eats breakfast. She is usually pretty sleepy, so I may just let her sleep to improve her chances of lasting longer in the afternoon. Also, Scott wanted to know if I wanted to come to the hotel Friday evening, but I'm going to pass on that - it would make the day too long for me. However, on Friday, some of you might want to come over here during the day for a while - if you're in town. I'm usually in 600 until about 10:00,then in my room until noon. Then I go to 600 and stay till about 2:00. Then I'm in my room again until 5:00.

Wedding

Pat and I are pleased to announce Ryan and Robin Vanderpool will be married on Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. They will send out invitations early next month explaining the particulars. We hope you will join us in this celebration of life!

Fun in the Sun

We were very blessed to spend some time in Key West over Spring Break.

Although they were having a very "cold" winter it was still a delight to have sunshine and wonderful company!

Lunch our first day there

A walk on Sunset Key

Felicity loved the water!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks as well!!

This blog site has gone silent - no postings since March 12. I think I'll liven it up a little. What do you think of Sarah Palin? I have no strong opinions, but I don't think she should be taken seriously. Makes me wonder why I voted for McCain who put her a heartbeat away from the presidency. And I smile when I read something like what appeared in the last Readers Digest about pranks that have been pulled on people, famous or otherwise. During the presidential election a Canadian disc jockey was able to reach her by phone and convince her that he was French president Nicolas Sarcozy. She apparently failed to pick up on any of the hints that the conversation was a joke, even when he said with an exaggerated accent, "From my 'ouse, I can see Belgium."

For those still reading it, I started a new section of dontsaygoodbye. Click on "Read more: after June 22, 1944" and you won't have to scroll to the end of the original post.

Updates

Alex and our dog, Hope. Then there is Emma in a Tennessee snow

It has been so long since I posted (though I read this all of the time) I decided to add some recent pictures. I can't wait to see everyone next month!

Hannah ready for a Swing Dance (she's taking lessons and they have a dance every month..BIG BAND music!!)