News for First Week of April
as Kerri sees it
On Saturday, we moved eight pairs of cows (with the help of Richard, Ella, and Aunty Sarah) to a different pen because they were hogging the feed. After two hours of stressfully running around, my father decided to have me shovel a half a ton of grain from the bins. After this incessant torture, I was covered with white powder. The young people from Tok came out at two that day. We introduced ourselves and then put on our winter gear. The sun was shining and it was clear and gorgeous. After three hours of crazy people driving snow machines and riding inner-tubes, we were tuckered out. They played their instruments for us after we rode home on the hay wagon. Then we played several extremely entertaining games, and stuffed our mouths full of pizza. To the extreme joy of Kathryn Nerbonne, John Clark surprised her with his homecoming.
Craig Mason came home from Wasilla that night, and we watched the Hobbit at his daughter’s house, which was a blast. My sister returned from Fairbanks with Miss Wenda who flew back from Kansas fromBethany’s wedding.
On April Fool’s Day, there were no pranks played... What is wrong with people? I asked Amanda to get me some milk but I caught her mixing water with cornstarch, in a way I am happy that I caught her, but it would’ve been humorous. We had our first snowball fight of the year that night; I took several in the face which blinded me for about five minutes, but I soon got my revenge. Cody, Chris, Tony, John, Jarrod, Ben, Nate, and Joe went to Fish Lakearound ten to take hay, grain, and other assorted debaucheries to the cabin. To Cody’s dismay, they got back around eleven thirty.
On Tuesday, our eighteenth calf was born; we now have ten bulls and eight heifers. We have eleven more to calve.
Another trip was made to Fish Lake yesterday morning, this time Hope, Chris, Tony, and John Clark went. They got back after our sharing service. Praise was led by Cody and Kathryn. A list was put up for who will go to White Stone this Saturday. Madeline and Amanda offered to drive…Haha like they can! Seth is back today for a few hours to grind grain with his father. It’s been an eventful and beautiful week.
Kerri Geyer
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I know Kerri wrote the news, but I thought I would fill you in on some more serious issues. First of all… it was -11 degrees last night/this morning. That was most shocking. With sunshine, our temperature is warming up. Presently it is 16 degrees.
Kimmi is due next week. I asked her what her birthing game plan was, and she doesn’t have one. Next week could prove to be interesting. Kelsey, due on April 28, went for an appointment last week and discovered that her baby is breach. He has time to get in line and adjust himself. Let’s hope he does.
Sis Charity Titus, from Blueberry Farm, after having been in a car crash earlier this winter and after suffering from bad health for awhile, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning. I know her uplifting, tangible presence will be sorely missed.
Concerning Lee Addison (Bill and Kathy Casey's son in law) – his healing progresses slowly each day. Recently, his left arm cast and pins were removed, and it seems that he has good movement there. His right arm, which was the more damaged arm, is recovering more slowly, but it is progressing as well. Lee has physical therapy on a regular basis. The doctors have advised him to patiently wait for six to eight months to see which nerves repair themselves. After that time, another surgery will most likely be planned for nerve and ligament repair. Jewel and Lee are encouraged, but it will still be quite a while before Lee is back to being fully healed.
Remember Rachael B Williamson was supposed to come to Bethany’s wedding and then was unable due to her son’s sinus infection? Because Shane’s face started to swell along with some other symptoms, he was taken to the doctor. There it was discovered that he has embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma running from his right eye to his lip. If I have all my facts correct, they have started chemotherapy on the little guy (14 mo) while still in Anchorage. Once Shane is up to flying, they will move down to Arkansas to stay with Grant’s folks so they can access the St. Jude’s near Memphis, TN. Rachael’s mom, Nancy, and Grant’s mom, Tammy, are both in Alaska to help with Shane and with the other children. And, Rachael is approximately 4 mo pregnant.
Talked to PatLou on our way to Fbks t'other day and he and his 3 girls are doing ok, busy, busy....has a few good job prospects lined up. Miss them! Wish I could see them...
Tomorrow, we’re off to Whitestone!!! For a good time! Have a great weekend.
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