Here we are at December 28th and the next few days will be busy!!!

 TERRY

As I write it is 7:30 and Terry is sleeping.  I do hope she can sleep for a while as I know she was still watching TV at midnight which is certainly usual.  I would say things are about the same but may add that every once in a while there are things that give me new concerns.  Still, one day at a time and I do thank the Lord for every day.

I opened an e-mail from Mary this morning to find out that they are stranded just north of Atlanta with a broken down van.  They did not know IF the van could be fixed quickly or if they would need to rent a car for the rest of the way.  One way they get here maybe mid to late PM BUT the other way they arrive maybe as late as 10 tonight!  I am hoping for the best.

I do have tennis today and it will be the first time in several days.  It will be good to get onto the court again BUT I may be a tad rusty!

I do have much to do today.  The house looks like a whirlwind went through BUT I may have to do what has become my normal preparation which is NOT good.  It consists of putting things in boxes, in a mess, and then sorting things out after company leaves!!!  Yikes, I do NOT like to do that kind of things BUT there are times it is necessary.  I know, if I were a better kind of guy that would not have to be but what the heck at the advanced age of almost 75 it may be a little late to change ways!  Really all I want to do is have a fun time with family when they are here.  I will so much miss Aaron and family but I understand and know that as in any situation one has to do what they think is best so it is what it is.  I did so much enjoy Aaron's visit in November AND he did some of my work which was very nice.

I had an important package that was supposed to arrive yesterday and it did not come.  I will have to see what the UPS says today!  I am hoping it was not delivered to the wrong house.  With wreaths over outside lights the house numbers are often covered, yikes!  I will check this morning and IF it says it was delivered I may have trouble.

No, I think it is time to sign off for the morning and try to get some things done before people arrive this afternoon.  I actually have an entire cup of FP left to enjoy so I may sit here just for a short time to finish that and then get to work.  I have an hour before I need to leave for tennis.