Fun, Fun!

Yesterday (Tuesday), I went out in the a.m. and made five greeting cards! Even tho my hands still shake terribly (going to ck. with dr. about that), I was able to make the cards and it was so fun! A lady named Barbara comes twice a month, donating her own time and materials, to help us with paper crafts. Isn't that cool? It's amazing how many people volunteer! When I was in Good Samaritan, I found out a number of you kids had been there a bunch, volunteering in various ways. And other people did various things for us, voluntarily, that were really nice, like bringing Christmas cookies to us. I imagine if I'd stayed for Christmas Eve and Day I would have really seen service being done for the people in the nursing home. I love that! Then, last night, we didn't have supper, but instead watched a REALLY good movie, Ghost Town, in the theater with DeeDee, Julie, and Jeff (DeeDee's brother). Julie recommended it, and other than a couple of cuss words I can highly recommend it. It's one that makes you laugh and cry, and it has such a good theme. I found it very uplifting. That was just great, and today at 2 we are having karaoke, and DeeDee and Julie are coming to that. I've got to hurry and get ready. I've been straightening and finished the unpacking around here. Then I took a few more pictures. : ) I love getting to know people so much better than I did in Pocatello. It gives me the feeling that I am doing missionary work, and maybe just helping people! With an orderly existence now, I can think so much more clearly. That helps me be able to participate in life and contribute more. It's fun AND of some value. And I always have things to make, things to mail, my blog and phone calls, etc. I know we'll have really good visits with you all in the future, too. I hope so much to come up to I.F. for the Fourth of July, too. So remember, that's our family reunion! I hope Seth can be there too. Phillip will be in Afghanistan, but he will be a strong presence with us, on our nation's birthday. (Waves to Phillip in MO! I know you guys are getting ready to deploy. Wow! A lot to even contemplate! Do you feel like an old hand at deployment? Are some of you newbies at this?) I'd better go get ready, it's only an hour now. So, take care, and don't forget to read my older posts you may have missed! xoxoxo