well, dear reader, it's been a while hasn't it? sorry. i have been having lots of conversations on FB with you and my thoughts have been poured out on FB rather than here. what's new? not much. the olympics ended with me wearing my red mittens sent from my friend dave. we stayed up late last week watching leno to see if he was funny yet. sunday i became very sick and spent a great deal of time "across the hall" in my own house! and yesterday i stayed home from work i felt so "wiped out"! i know, TMI. we are looking forward to spring and our spring visit with lizzie, andrew and mcd. only a few more weeks. but before they arrive, i have a fun trip to see my sissy for 48 hours in carlinville, illinois. i am so excited to be flying to st louis with debra pollard to have a girl friends weekend! can't wait to see what surprises await in carlinville..marge's museum, taylor's chili parlor, the farm and family to meet. speaking of spring, the birds are chirping and the jon-a-quills are blooming. thank you jesus for your promise of renewal. take care of yourself and wash your hands when ever you can to keep the germs and spring fever away!