Above zero temperatures have continued until just last night. Every time the temperatures have hovered around zero, a warm wind has blown in and warmed us back up to the 20’s. Not so today. We have slowly been dropping from 0 degrees steadily since noon time. It is presently -9 degrees. I overheard some of the guys talking about our lack of snow - it’s a record for the least amount of snow since the ’60’s.
Hannah and Craig and family moved into their new house last week. They’ve been bustling around all week getting settled and making their guest room suitable for Andy and Sarah Jane. Many people have been supportive and helpful with packing, unpacking, carrying things, etc. This afternoon, Masons left for Fairbanks to pick up Andy and Sarah Jane who fly in after midnight tonight.
Hannah announced yesterday that Andy has been cleared to come home! I think that one way tickets were bought for the Monday before Thanksgiving. We are alllllllll so excited. Because of this…Hannah and Craig and family are on a big push to get to get Hannah and Craig’s house done in time for all to live comfortably there.
Mark Coy is still in Canada taking care of things concerning his father’s death. I’m not sure when he’ll be home.
Ben will be at a show next weekend to show off and sell his iron work.
Sis Millie is doing very well with therapy. Lately, the girls have found a walker for her, and she’s attempting to push herself along with that. She’s doing well. I’m impressed. She’s also been trying to do her own transfers from her wheel chair to her comfy chair. She does ok! May works with her for an hour a day 2-3 times a week, the rest of the time she has other ladies doing some therapy with her.
Sis Marilyn has been sicker than usual lately and a little more housebound. When it gets snowy and blowy, it is pretty difficult to get around.
Bro Bill Casey has sold two of his hot tub situations. This weekend is a big push to get another one completely done for his client. They are beautiful tubs.
Not sure if somebody has a photos of them. Gotta see.
Not sure if somebody has a photos of them. Gotta see.
Cody Williams came back from his convention-southern jaunt and said he had a great time. He got to visit with Ani during convention in BM GA and then spent time with Katie Crossin and with Andy and Sarah Jane...before coming home. S
NEWS FLASH OF THE MOMENT...
Our Thanksgiving dinner will be at four pm. Kathryn and the kids will be cooking it for us. Now that Andy Trotter is back I'm wondering if he'll roll his sleeves up and come into the kitchen to oversee proceedings as he's done for so many years....would be neat to see him in there again!
Sarah's calendars are out and circulating, put in your order FAST, cost $12.50 each plus postage.
Nearly all the Casey children are here visiting their parents. I guess Jewel and Andrew, the Fairbanks children, were here on the weekend but they had to go back to work. Caseys are in heaven! It is fun to have their kids here.
Penny Clark got married this weekend. Parson Tom Geyer ;) did the honors of marrying Penny and her honey. :) Carolyn did the cake and probably a million other things.
Evan and Luce Gorman with their daughter came to eat lunch with us. Pam and Tom and Drew Gorman brought them. Always fun to have them. I got to talk some spanish with Luz S (can't remember he last name, but she had met both my sister Karenza and my daughter Ani..
Judy and Steve have checked in from Atlanta. They are having a busy and great time with their daughters and their families.
Garth and Kim spent the weekend in Anchorage with Wayne and Ann and others. At the Robin house.
Tommy and some of the guys slaughtered some cows recently. I’m sure Tommy will be calling meat nights to put up the beef.
Mark Coy has returned from his trip to Canada to attend the events surrounding his father’s death. He had a good report on how everyone is doing.
Some of our grown kids who've kinda flown the coop are coming back for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Everybody is agog waiting for them to arrive. It will be like old times with all the young'uns together again...
Jesse Geyer is coming form BC (Blueberry Farm - being a walkie with MSowers
Bradie Cox is coming from Homer (Bible College)
Ani Buongiorne is coming from Jefferson TX
Lizzie Jepsen is coming from UAF
I don't think I'm forgetting anybody.
PatLou surprised us with a short weekend visit from his chopper hoist man job at Fort Greely base in Delta. Although this means that he will not be bringing Beth and the girls for Thanksgiving as they have been doing for the past few years. He has to work and 6 hours of icy roads with a car load of little úns is no fun on your own.
Rob is enjoying is very full academic school year. He is actually trying his hand out in painting landscapes which we copy from photos or pictures. Most of his work is online for Math, Reading, Geography and Work History. Big Pat is taking a science course with him on Electricity, they seem to be enjoying themselves.
As with most days but especially with thanksgiving approaching, I am grateful for friends and family (friends that sometimes sharpen the countenance) and for the continuing freedom to worship God.
Aurora and skies have been amazing!.
