UPDATE NEWS

Dad has made a plan for his retirement. He will continue to work full-time for another 3 years and then part-time for one year. After that, he should be 62, he will retire. Where are we going or what are we doing has not been decided yet. We are still looking at the Carolina's, Tennessee. Virginia, Maryland, and Colorado. We do know it won't be Florida. Another 49 states to go!

I have had some tests done because of a problem unrelated to MS. Be very lucky that you don't have to deal with a colonoscopy yet. The prep work is the worst but this is a necessary evil. The doctor did find a couple of polups which were benign but one of them did look suspicious for cancer. Again, they were benign but I need to repeat the test in three years instead of five. I also had another test called an EGD. This test required a tube to be inserted down my thoart to check on things and I have not received the results on that one. The initial result was everything was OK but the doctor did take some biopsies to check on things. Such fun!! At least I did not know what was going on with this test as I was sedated.

We went to look at dogs yesterday (Sunday) and Dad really liked this chihuahua named "Dino". We had a laugh. The dog was cute but not house broken or knew how to walk on a leash. These are things we could work out but we aren't sure about getting a dog right now. I would be the one that would need to take care of the dog. Most days that would not be a problem but I still have meetings to attend during the week. Can I get into a routine of having a dog around? I don't know. It has been nice with Chester because he doesn't require any work except to brush him once in awhile (which Dad does) and to feed him and clean his litter box. With a dog, it will require walking on a daily basis and training. As we don't have a back yard, we would need to take him to a dog park for excersise. Just so many added jobs ... I think we are going to wait until we have made our final move.

Everything else has been going well for us. Dad was asked to be on the State board for the AGC (Associated General Contractors). It will require him to attend more state meetings which he isn't doing now. I will be able to attend also as the wives usually have something planned to keep them occuppied. It is an honor for him to be chosen.

I continue to make baby blankets. I am on my fourth one now. I am also making little hats to match. It is fun and I know that they will be appreciated. You will have to look for new photos later.

I guess that is about it. The weather is great. We are starting to get Fall temperatures. Of course nothing like you will be experiencing. We do miss the Fall festivals and the change of leaves. Enjoy and take pictures for us :-)