OK Darla, You Win!!!

OK, Darla, You Win!!!

I can no longer ignore your flatery!!! Thank you for your concern and for launching the search party!! I haven't known quite what to do. I am not good at knowing what to post and what not to post and would never want to post something that would be hurtful or harmful in any way. The weather is a safe subject I suppose but I realize everyone has weather and a weather report each day could be rather monotonous. The report today could be somewhat interesting, however, as we have a beautiful snowfall. The evergreens are looking like a picture postcard. We are promised 6 or more inches. I am certainly thankful for a warm home.

Another safe topic could be talking about myself so I will try that---boring as it may be to some. Snow brings back many memories of days gone by. Long ago and far away when I was a child, I looked forward to our Winter snows. We usually had 3 or 4 during each Winter and in those days, we did NOT have "snow days". Since our only means of transportation was our own two feet, the roads didn't get too dangerous for us to walk a mile and a half to school. Some parents did choose to keep their children home on those days, however. I must have been in the 6th or 7th grade when our teacher and I were the ONLY ones who walked to school that day. Yes, we had classes as usual. I am not sure what I learned that day but at least I was where I was supposed to be. We also looked forward to our snows as we got to make snow cream. It sure tasted good and was a real treat as we seldom had ice cream except when we went into town and bought a little 5-cent cup and ate it with a little wooden spoon. Those were rare occasions indeed. The memories live on.

Merrel and I just returned from Little Rock and Hot Springs. One of his friends passed away and asked that he help with her funeral. That took place on Monday. We then drove on to Hot
Springs and spend some time with Terrell and Joann. Terrell's condition is about the same. Joann is very tired and stressed while caring for him but very faithful and does an excellent job. I pray daily for her and that her health and strength will be sufficient.

Ryon and Jessica, thank you so much for the great pictures of a special little boy. We are looking forward to your posting the MO pictures.

My love and prayers for all,

Dortha