10 August 2014


Hi all!
It’s been two or three weeks since I wrote my letter/journal to you.  But most of you were here for part of that time, so I don’t know how much I’m going to say about the camp out, and all.  It was a wonderful time, and so nice to have you all around. I appreciate your patience with our small spaces here at our house.  But if I have to be stuck somewhere with a lot of people…you’d be the ones I’d want to be stuck with!

Yesterday, I did a lot of yard work, pulling weeds, transplanting roses, etc… and now the backs of my legs are super sore! It’s hard to bend over. But I’ve gotten a good start on some things I’ve been meaning to do; so I hope I can keep working on it in the evenings this coming week. Wish me luck!

Dad has been really busy at the county fair this week.  He had an air rifle trailer set up for his 4H group, and it was open to anyone. They could shoot for free, but if they paid $2, they could compete for a prize, a box of 22 shells for the adult winner, and an air rifle for the youth winner. It was a popular spot at the fair.

            The computer problems I’ve been having at work are solved, for the most part.  The IT guy, after listening to me complain for a couple of weeks, realized that I was “in the wrong environment.” Not sure what that means, but I’m happy that he put me where I belong. 

            Grandpa is back at the nursing home now; I’m sure you all know this. He had two falls at home (next door), and it turned out that he has two breaks in his right fibula. He’d rather be at home, but hopefully he’ll be able to heal quickly and learn to get around with his walker again soon, so he can be.

            Gran’s back is really bothering her more each day; but on Wednesday I’ll take her to the doctor in IF for another injection. She’s had 2 others, and it seems to help for quite a while. Let’s hope this one works as well!

            We went home teaching to Marvin and Karen Bagley this evening and told them all about the campout, the photo contest, the cookie decorating contest, the shooting contest, the fire starting contest, the mountain biking to Aldous Lake, etc… They enjoyed hearing all about it.

            Late Happy Birthday! to Ben and Bradley!  We didn’t get to see them on the very day…but it was nice to have cake and ice cream together. And even later Happy Birthday! to Stephen! 14 now!

            Well, this is enough for one week.  Love you all!  Mom/Johanna

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