Thank you, Darla and Kim

I just checked hollandcentral for the 3rd time today and was so delighted to see Darla's and Kim's postings. Hearing from and about each other just seems to bring us closer together. One of the highlights----and sometimes the ONLY highlight----of my days while growing up was to watch for our "mail-man". We didn't get much mail in those days but when we did, it was time to celebrate!!!! Especially when there was a letter from my Grandmother Ford or from one of my aunts, we would read it over and over. It seemed to help make a lonely day a special day. I have the same feeling when I check the blog and someone's posting makes my day a little brighter. Most days the "mail-man's" car was the ONLY car that went by our house. Marie and I were SUPPOSED to take turns running to the mail box which was across our yard from our house. Some days I would be watching from around the corner of the house and when I saw her come out the door, I would put my legs into over-drive and out-run her to the mail box.!!!! I did other onery things too!!!!! But that's another story!!!!

Darla, the picture of Kristen is soooo beautiful. You are right, she is growing up much too quickly. Thank you for posting it. Kim, we are anxious to see new pictures of you and your family but we understand your busy schedule. We will be patient.

Thanks for solving the mystery, Darla about who posted the "missing grandmother". Since it was YOU, I think I can count it as a good miss!!!!

I am surprised that there have been almost 1,000 hits. I had supposed that half had probably been mine but maybe not if each hit during a certain period is not counted. I suppose we will never know as I understand that ANYONE, ANYWHERE can log-on.

In case you haven't yet figured out, I AM ENJOYING THE BLOGGING. Thanks again, Kim!!

Love you,
Dortha