Hello

Sorry I haven't been very faithful to post.  It seems like life is rushing by so fast that I can't keep up.

I had to spend almost a full week in Austin (our state capitol) caring for my Mom.  She is 90 years old and was very ill for some time -- in the hospital for 4 days, then being cared for at home.  Right now there are many, many people with the flu and the hospital is not a safe place to be.  She was put on the Cardio floor because no one there had the flu.  Unfortunately she fell out of her bed early one morning.  She awoke in a state of confusion, forgot she was in the hospital, and fell trying to get out of bed.  She suffered several severe bruises and she also ripped out her IV.  Much bleeding.  She had several x-rays and they revealed she did not break any bones (Praise God!) 

She is recovering and is beginning to sound more normal each time I talk to her.  My brother has quit his part-time job and is caring for her full time at home.  He is doing a wonderful job.

I am back home and beginning to resume my regular routine.  We have been having some lovely weather.
I took our electric blanket off of our bed so, of course, we are expecting some colder weather.  I don't mind -- we put on a new comforter and I think it will keep us plenty warm!

What is everyone doing these days?  I haven't be able to read much on dashboard so I don't know what is happening in your world.  Catch me up, please.