I haven't written in awhile - life has been hectic. Not any issues to ponder really but thought I would give a life events update. Since Easter Mamfie has been in the hospital once, but before that, was diagnosed with breast cancer, kidney failure, and severe anemia due to the kidney issues. This all happened while she was in Huntsville visiting Lisa for Easter. Lisa noticed a lump in Mamfie's breast and took her in to get it checked. She's taking something orally for breast cancer, treatments to increase kidney function, and blood transfusions to get her iron count lifted. Mike had surgery on his foot/ankle May 13th - had bone spurs trimmed off ankle and plantar faschitis (sp) on bottom of foot cut so it would be more flexible. Follow up appointment is today, May 18th, to check his progress. He has actually been very good about staying off of it and following doctors orders - just one temper flair up so far! Our back fence was vandalized last week by some kids @ Broadmoor Middle School which was very irritating. He's VERY bored. Hopefully he'll be able to go back to work soon. Also during last week, my Aunt Viviene died (my mom's only sister) after a long illness. She has been very sick with infections for the past year on top of her continuing dialysis. They continue in our prayers - my Uncle Roger is not well either. We were able to babysit for Kate and Lily while Kelly & Devin went to Cabo for 3 nights. It was SO great! Can't wait to see them again. Next week-end we're going to Marianna to check on Mamfie & Wayne, then it's Memorial Day 3-day week-end. I really need to stay home and catch up on projects but don't know if I can stay away from Dallas that long! Jeff and Jenny will also be in Dallas that week-end for a wedding, so we'll see---. We're going to The Alluvian for our anniversary to take a Viking cooking class and maybe a massage, then on to Memphis to visit Jeff and Jenny. I read one of Karen Allen's ponderings today which stated "Life when lived fully becomes messy." How true!
