Chris's Cupboard

Well, here we again. Yesterday we had a family barbq. We had about 16 people here. Vicki and here family. Melanie and her family, plus Randy Turley (Hailie's daddy) who is home on leave from the army. Sherri and her kids. Samantha and Pete & I.

Our little house feels really full when we all gather. But it was great having them all here.

It was the first time for Brittany's step-dad, Fred, to meet Randy. It went well (especially considering that when Brit first got pregnant Fred wanted to do murdfer.) Fred even wanted Melanie to take a picture of him with Randy & Hailie. Randy leaves the 20 or 22 for Fr. Riley, Kansas for schooling. But is supposed to ship out to Iraq in January. I don't see how his mother can take it, as his brother was killed over there. I pray for him daily, along with all our other young service members.

Samantha, Marni's middle girl, is here from California. She's trying to get a new start in life. I hope that this time will be successful for her. She's had a really rough time of it, mostly her own making. Today is her 20th birthday.

Today and tomorrow Pete is getting blood tests done before his surgery on Wednesday. The doctor wanted to be sure of his blood clotting, as he takes coumadin. Plus he has a history of blood clots, which adds a little to the risk.

Due to the family stuff going on this weekend, I was unable to watch any conference, except Sunday morning session, which was wonderful. This is the first time, I think, since 1986, that I've not seen, or listened to, all the sessions.

Have a great week out there! And God Bless you.