A few comments from MJ

I'm still at the computer in the library and the time left on my computer is running down, so I won't be able to go on and on like I might want. First of all, WAY TO GO, NANCY! Now that a "genetic Bull" has cracked to code for posting pictures, there may be home for all of us to follow suit. Of course, Paul and I still can't decide on our computer upgrade (which is why I am still reading these posts at the library). I know, we are pathetic...

It was so good to see you all at the picnic. I was so glad Nancy agreed to take over the family scrapbook. I was glad to revise and upgrade what Mom had maintained all of these years, but since Nancy contributed most of the pictures over the years, it seemed logical it would eliminate one step (her mailing them on) if she would agree to do it. Thank you, again. Actually, it was good to be able to go over 30 years of memories as I worked with the books. As Paul commented, our family is blessed and unique to be such a stable clan. In all of that time, only Grandma has passed away, and there's been just one marriage dissolve (Andrew's, which, of course, was a personal sorrow for us). But in the same amount of time in Paul's family, which I also think of being made up of stable people, there's been deaths of most of his uncles and aunts, his parents, the suicide of a cousin, and several divorces among cousins. Of course, his "older generation" was older than ours, but still.

It was good, too, to see the enthusiastic participation of the younger generation. I'm so glad to know all of you. Paul was pleased to visit some with Kelly and Paul. As he said, "They are such nice young people." Hope that makes the trip worthwhile, Kelly...

My Paul commented yesterday about how good he feels (as I was complaining about achey joints and a "BLAH" feeling.) So far the blood tests are coming out great. We know we have a ways to go before he can be declared "cancer free", but we are very grateful he is doing so well.

Suzanne seems to be enjoying her work with the chemical dependency unit and her night classes through Doane at GI College Park.

Bye for now.