2006 Christmas Greeting
Dear Friends and Family,
We are nearing the end of another year with the
celebration of our Lord’s birth. We wish all of you a
Joyous Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Hope all is
well with you.
As we review our past year, it has been very
eventful, some sadness, some joys and much gratefulness.
Just prior to last Christmas Uncle Ed, whom we
affectionately called "Grand pap" fell and fractured his
pelvis. For four months, Uncle Ed was either in the
hospital or at a local nursing home. Unfortunately for
us, he left us to join those who went before and Our
Lord. He is missed by all. Aunt Huntz, "Grandma", is
doing well, though she has slowed down quite a bit.
The end of April we went to Massachusetts for our
Niece Kim’s wedding. It was a wonderful celebration and
a busy weekend; Great to see family and close friends.
Before we returned to Ohio we visited a friend in New
Hampshire and enjoyed Maine lobster...
Summer moved too quickly. Several repair projects
around the house and gardening. The vegetable garden was
pitiful this year, never had as poor a garden as this
year.
In the middle of August, our persistence paid off.
Don had Deep Brain Stimulator surgery at the Cleveland
Clinic. The day of surgery was very long, but he made it
through it. Then two weeks later the battery packs were
surgically implanted. On Sept. 11th (yes
9/11) the stimulator was turned on. It was a miracle;
the tremors slowed down and almost disappeared. He has
been doing really well. He goes to the Clinic every 4-6
weeks for increases in stimulation and soon will only be
going about every 6 months.
Diane continues to work full time for the Cleveland
Clinic with two dermatologists, their office is local.
Don’t have to tackle the Cleveland traffic. She has been
elected President of the local Thrivent for Lutherans
Branch for the second year. The board sponsored with the
help of Thrivent main office and Habitat for Humanity a
home….we will be doing another home this next year...
Amie and Tom are doing well. Tom received a
promotion. Amie’s business,