It has been some time since I've contributed, but I check the blog often and am always thrilled to find a new letter. Guess it's my turn.
Sue - Did you drive all the way to Phoenix, or fly and rent a car? We flew there a couple years ago for a long weekend in March to leave behind our grey weather, soak up some sun, and see some new sights. We arrived and departed Phoenix in the rain (the natives were more thrilled than we were about that). I didn't even notice the lack of signage, but did note the brown. I don't think I would ever want to live there, or in any desert area. The rock yards were just too ugly, even though we were told the desert was beautiful due to some blooming brought on by the rain. Each to his own, I guess. We fled Phoenix and drove north to Sedona. Have any of you been there? It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The climate is more moderate, the mountains are beginning, and they have gorgeous red rocks. The only problem we encountered there was freezing rain followed by snow on all the pretty spring blooms! It snowed a lot that night, but they cleared the roads and we drove north to take a peak at the Grand Canyon. Breathtaking, and the snow kept the crowds away! Couldn't believe that I wore my winter coat every day in Arizona, but did enjoy the scenery in the northern part of the state.
Another Sue question - Has Joe filled out, or is that just a big sweatshirt? And I must say that I think his lawn-care business shows great initiative. Good luck to him!
I hope Paul is feeling good as new by now, and you can get back to your normal routines, save the occasional follow-up exam.
Ed left for New Orleans with a church group this morning. I can tell you more about that next week.
You may have heard that Zac moved home last month. He immediately went to work for our lawyer neighbor who needed to hire more office help. After a boring week+ of nothing but catching up the filing, he is now doing a variety of tasks and meeting lots of interesting clients. It makes for lively dinner conversation compared to just Ed and me. Zac has several friends still in Naperville, so is suffering no ill effects from the move.
Zac went back to Lincoln last weekend to watch the BB games with his buddies and pick up the last of his belongings. Had some unwanted excitement on his return trip. He (and Naperville friend, Eric) were just entering Illinois on 88 about midnight, as they witnessed an accident unfolding. A car full of 4 college girls returning from spring break was driving way too fast, swerved to avoid some small animal and lost control. They flipped 4 times and landed on the roof. Zac was calling 911 before the car stopped. Three of the girls somehow crawled out with relatively minor injuries, but rather hysterical as girl #4, Hannah, was not seatbelted and had been ejected. They found her unconscious and bleeding, about 60 feet away. Zac was not optimistic that she would survive, but got great news from one of the moms on Friday (the girls had used his cell to call home, so his number was on their caller ID) that she did survive and has a bright prognosis. He heard from Hannah's very grateful mother today and learned that she had bleeding of the brain, a broken back (no paralysis), bruised liver, lacerated kidney, removed her spleen, and got stitches in a foot! With all that, she was at home in Oak Park (near here) by today. Amazing healing powers! Hope she learned to wear her seat belt! Zac is elated with all the good new, needless to say, and I can quit worrying about Hannah, too.
I have had two phone calls and now it is getting late. Have a good week. Hope to see you all at Dad's 80th!
Love,
Janice
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