We’ve had cool days for most of the week, but today looks promising. We haven’t put up any hay yet so maybe today is the day for that to change. We’ve had a tiny bit of rain, but mostly just cool days and even cooler nights (approximately 45° for nights).
I heard briefly from the Trotters. Andy has completed two weeks of treatments, is doing well, and thanks everyone for their prayers. I heard that Shane Williamson is doing okay with his treatments; it does slow him down some. Nancy will be going to Arkansas in August to deliver Rachel’s baby. Sometime after that Nancy and Rachael will take Shane to Jacksonville, FL for proton radiation. If anyone knows of someone to stay with in Jacksonville, they would be grateful. We do need to keep praying for my sister in law, Christine, who is undergoing another round of treatments. Also, Hannah Davis is still in hard place with having to take a medicine that keeps her awake and could be injurious to the baby but that keeps her from going into labor.
Steve Squires, Mitchells, and Australian friends have all departed. We enjoyed their visit. Russ and Karen, the Australian friends, were in the community in Australia with Bro Bobby and Sis Cathy many, many years ago. The connection between Lauren and these friends is that in the early ‘80’s, Lauren, Jessica, and DeAnne went over to Australia to visit where Sis Cathy and Bro Bobby were.
This week, Nathan and Verna Miller and their four girls brought their grandparents, Eli and Marty out for lunch and a short visit. It sure was good to see them!
Yesterday we had a surprise visit from some Amish folks. Years ago, Melvin and Sarah Graber came to visit. I think the connection between Tony and the Grabers was from Tony buying horse drawn equipment from the Amish. Anyway, the Graber parents have long since passed away, but, yesterday, one of their sons and his wife along with two other couples plus their van driver came to visit Tony and the farm. It was a great visit for us and for them. They had places to go and an itinerary to keep but we convinced them to stay for lunch (beans and rice with fresh salsa). They said it was the best meal they’d had their whole trip. We sent them off with fresh bread, butter, and corned moose which they were thrilled about.
Jennifer’s family has all gone home – Robin, Sarah, her two girls, Craig. Seems a lot quieter now. Must’ve been Craig making all that extra noise! JK, Craig. J
VanderHarts are in Haines for five days getting in some visiting with Marlys Johnson and some fishing.
We’ve heard a little from Kathryn. She’s missing home. Presently she’s out on a fishing boat with John and his dad, Bob, hauling in thousands of pounds of fish per day! The stellar day was 6000 lbs in one day!
Geyer girls went fishing this weekend with Meg. I think they’re in the Kenai peninsula area, maybe in Soldotna with Brooke Miller Carson. Tommy and Carolyn are home alone with no children. J
Last night a momma moose and her twins were munching on trees right next to my house. I could’ve reached out my screened window and petted them. It was too dark for a photo.
Wenda is in Anchorage/Eagle River area babysitting Paul Lawrence’s dogs while Paul and Rebekah are on vacation.
May has done a beautiful job with the garden, as has Rus and Wendy with the greenhouses. Daily we eat fresh vegetables and greens. We haven’t started eating cauliflower and broccoli yet, but I’m sure we will soon.
Blueberries are calling to be picked; wild raspberries are ripe, but our domestic ones need another week. Pat Buongiorne went for his daily constitutional walk but this time took the cranberry trail, and said that there are lots to be picked when ripe.
Gri and Rob went ALONE to the Deltana Fair. Saw the parade, shot a musket, saw some mountain men making lead bullets, took a wagon ride, at some chicken and burger, and some soft ice cream, took lots of photos and then came home. The fair has become rather political in that there are no longer horse shoot outs or lumber jack events, a shame since Rob loves the horse show...I guess the folks who do that don't want to come unless they are paid, which defeats the whole purpose of the thing. Ah, yes! there were no rides...either. BUT Rob and Gri had a good time nevertheless and Rob got lots of candy...
The Buongiornes have gone to Lisa lake twice this month. Rob got a very nice Rainbow trout, probably 18inches. and we had it for breakfast, as did Pat who caught 2. Gri has not caught any so far...it might be a conspiracy...
Ani reports being very busy at her various job ventures. Boxes of goodies are being sent back and forth between Texas and Alaska...seems like all is well under the circumstances. We miss her alot!
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