Dear Family,
Sojourners - Tuesday night, thanks to Heavenly Father, Mom & Dad successfully completed the great 4500 mile “2011 Grandbuddy Tour”. The severe thunder & rain storms in Michigan (in the way back), won the worst weather award for the whole trip - thankfully, the timely arrival just beat the freezing rain in Sterling Heights. Blessings in abundance were apparent on the long pilgrimage, specially in the form of family and friends. Thank you all so much!
Bonus Connections - Mom & Dad spent a couple of originally unscheduled days in Utah, which allowed visits with Michael including: a flag football game; Mom’s American Sister, Susan, and her family; Bert & Barb Wanlass, including church on Sunday; the Hreinson Family, including Rachel & Ryan; the Carluccio’s, including Jacob and his wife, Misty. Thanks to Susan and Wanlass’es for the restful overnight accommodations and the “reconnection” with you. These visits were an added bonus to the already very successful time with David, Rachel and Lara’s families and Grandpa Corless.
Matter Organized - Dad honed his craftsmanship skills by helping Dan set up a work area in their garage, which included repairing, painting and installing reclaimed cabinets. It looked pretty good and should be very functional for completing the “To Do List” for their home. Dad & Holli were back in the shop honing their problem solving and woodcraft skills by successfully repairing a couple of drawer guides and assembling a bench with a storage bin for their dining area - it was a fruitful Thursday morning.
Not Cool - The house was in good shape upon arrival except for the refrigerator turning itself into an incubator, which generated a horrific smell of rotting food. The failure was blamed on a power surge or an overload in the compressor which blew out an $89 part which cost $213 to replace. It is all cool now!
Jacob’s 7th - Ryan & Maureen hosted another great family party honoring Jacob. Everyone had a good time eating and playing games. What a pleasant time together!
Home Sweet Home - Weather is sunny and cold, but the hearts are warmed by the wonderful family and friends in Michigan.
Love y’all,
Mom & Dad
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