Sunday 21st - Dear Family,

Creativity - Taking “Matter Unorganized” and forming it into something beautiful or wonderful or of “Good Report” is a very rewarding activity. Last week, Dad was able to help Holli with her chest of drawers project; Ryan & Maureen with their basement finishing project; and Jim & Vanessa move one step closer to their vision of the ultimate Study/Den/Office. None these projects are historically great and wonderful, but it feels good to see these things come together to make something a little better than before.  

Health - Dad has launched another attack in his personal war with bronchitis/pneumonia with medicine, CT scan, and an appointment with a lung specialist. Also, he survived an onslaught to his teeth by a dental hygienist, who numbed the right side of his jaw and did a deep “spring” cleaning (below the gums) for a whole hour! He has another one to go on the left on Monday. 

Entertainment - Vanessa invited Mom & Dad to go for a brisk walk and a healthy lunch, which they enjoyed very much. Dad took Mom to a romantic comedy movie “Valentine’s Day”. Saturday night date was dinner at Applebee’s and shopping at JCPenney’s and walking around Lakeside Mall. The weather has been so nice Mom & Dad went for walks outside and took an enjoyable ride to the airport to drop off a ward member. Wednesday night Mom & Dad went to support the new.familysearch introduction to the ward members. 

Jacob’s “friends” Birthday Party was a blast.  Tonight was his family party.  Way to go -  Happy Birthday Jacob!

Love y’all,

Mom & Dad