Dropping In....

Hi Family,
Just dropping in to say hi and tell you I love you all. Talked to auntie Debbie a couple of days ago and they had snow in Bellingham (northern Washington state). Everything comes to a standstill 'cause they're not used to this and nobody has snow tires. It was kinda exciting for everyone probably, though. Becky and Mel are getting ready for their first baby and are excited about that. I got an email from auntie Judy and they're struggling with health things but seem to be drawing closer to the Lord. The ole bod thing happens when you're three score plus (with them a big plus). She sounded happier than I've heard her sound in a long time. We're doing fine here. We're talkin' with Daisy Mae about the upcoming three weeks. She's depressed but trying to deal with it!! (I'm kiddin' of course...just don't want you to think your 3score+ mom's "slippin'." We had an earthquake the other morning at 4:20am. It was centered in Quincy (bout 60 miles). It was only a 4.5 but it shook the house pretty good and woke Gare up. I was sitting here at the computer and knew after about 2 seconds what it was. I just wasn't sure how big it was going to get. I started praying 'cause the frequency of earthquakes in the area of northern Cal and Reno has been growing. With 2 volcanoes not very far away and both just dormant it'll get you prayin' when you feel one starting. I was thinking about past Christmases myself and one that came to mind was when Coog was a toddler and Max a baby and we got Coog a train that moved by itself on a circular track that was set up so it went around the Christmas tree. This was at your grandma Jean and grandpa Earl's house in Philo. When Coog came down the hallway into the livingroom and saw it moving around the tracks he just stood there trembling and staring. He couldn't move for a minute. I can remember so many things and I need to get working on the journal while the memories are still there.
Well...ok, enough rambling. I hope everyone's having a good holiday time. I know it's been a bit hard this year and you've all been in my prayers. I love you so much and can't wait to see you. Won't be long now. . . . . .Mom/Nana