Christmas came and went. I am always amazed at the amount of preparation that goes into celebrating Christmas and then within hours it is all over. It is always nice to have the whole family together at one time for a few hours. Thank you one and all for making it happen.
Grasshopper No.5 and her furry friends made it home inspite of cruddy road conditions.
I got to walk on Sunday (the day after our Christmas) with two good looking babes. One was Grasshopper No.2 and the other my daughter-in-law. I was described by one of my buddies as a thorn between two roses. I think he was jealous.
Nana was rushed to the hospital Sunday night. She was having trouble breathing because of fluid in her lungs. She is "on oxygen". Your Mom spent last night with her at the hospital. Nana is well enough to watch "Little House on the Prairie". At last word, the plan was to arrange Hospice care for her at her assisted care home. If things worked out, Nana would have been able to visit this morning with her youngest sister Lois.
This is my final blog of 2009. I feel compelled to comment on the year. If you have survived and have a job, rejoice. I apparently will get reduced healthcare coverage with Medicare thanks to pending legislation. Rejoice. The financial crisis at the banks is apparently over. Now no-one can pass the rigid screenings by banks so no-one gets loans. Rejoice. Most cost-of-living pay raises are non-existent. Teachers still got their raises. My property taxes went up to pay the teachers. Rejoice.
In 2009, the biggest sports story has to be Tiger Woods fall from grace. Someone estimated that the companies he represents with advertising have cost their stockholders $12 billion dollars because of falling stock prices. The issue seems pretty simple. The dumb shit got married. He will be back. He will continue to make billions. Alas, he will be forgiven.
The Packers go into the playoffs playing well. The Vikings go into the playoffs with a "limp". Brett Favre is arguing with his coach and even the lowly Bears beat the Purple Vikes. Like I said before, I hope Green Bay meets Minnesota again and whips their ass.
I really do hope 2010 is a good year and that you enjoy good health and prosperity..
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.
Love,
Dad