April 8th, 2008

Dear Family and Friends,

It has been a few weeks since my last entry and am just getting back to a normal pace after being gone to visit the kids on a nice vacation break in Washington. What fun we had being with both kids...and we kept busy just hanging out with them at Eric's home. Got to see all of his projects he has accomplished and visit Loretta and Bob and although we didn't get to see Kristen and CHristopher and their children because they were sick...we did talk to them. Maybe next trip.

Eric was just getting ready to drive TJ back down to SLO again as her heart is there and she feels drawn to that area with all her friends there etc. They left the afternoon after we left after they loaded up his truck and got everything done. Teresa Jo had less to take back there this trip as she thinned out alot of stuff.

Eric is getting ready to deploy again the end of this month...so will be off to either Iraq or Japan. Not sure which one will happen yet. So will keep you informed.

When Eric drove down with her they stopped and picked up their dad and took him with them to help. WHen Eric came home he stopped here really fast for dinner and to pick up a oak Book case we didn't need anymore. He hopefully will be able to use it. He likes to drive all night when he returns...so I packed him a good lunch and snack bag for his enjoyment going back. Mom's always gotta do that.

He had a whole week left when he returned and he said that he didn't really accomplish as much as he was hoping but had a good rest during that time. He is such a wonderful son and I am so thankful that he and Teresa Jo had that last 6 months together to enjoy and get to be closer than they had been. Might be one of the only times in their lives that they won't have spouses and they had a closer time to connect.

Since we got home...I reorganized my craft room and went through all my books...learned how to make a photo show
http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Rj5VN6mj

and also made a website for My family....

http://www.myfamily.com/Home.aspx?mfsid=34456469

I love all these new ways to communicate with loved family and friends. Didn't know that I could do any of these things...but with encouragement of a few friends I tried it and they worked...So I add a few new things every so often.

Guess that is all for now and hope that this finds you all well.

The big good news for this week is Mack is going to start a new job

working as a D.A. Investigator...for Siskiyou county starting on the 13th of this month. He is jazzed and thrilled that he has a new challenge ahead. So guess that is all for now..

signing off for now...Hugs & Prayers,

BJM