Celebrating Diane's Brain!

Hey sisters. I can't tell you how wonderful it was to hear Diane's perky and cheerful voice on the phone this morning - after being "under the knife" for so long yesterday. We were all so worried and concerned and to have this behind us is such a relief. (One hundred fold for you, Diane, I'm certain.) I'm amazed at your 'can-do' additude and your strength and determination. I'm really very proud of you. I know there have been many dark moments for you and that it certainly hasn't been easy. Keep strong Sissy - and let us help in whatever little ways we can. None of it is out of pity; it's just because we care and want to make your load a little lighter.

Lots of love to each of you. You are all extremely important to me and my well being!

Happy Birthday America

So tell me girls...how are you celebrating our country's birthday? Bells, whistles, fireworks? We will go to the fireworks tonight, but today I don't know what we are going to do. Barb arrived yesterday afternoon and is still sleeping at 8:30 and so is Earl. I have been awake for hours trying to be quiet so the sleepers can slumber on. I am unable to sleep to late anymore. Must be a sign of old age.

This time next week I might be in Ohio. Barb hasn't told me for sure whether she is going to ride to Ohio with me or not, but she seems to be leaning that way.

There are a lot of activities going on around the area. There is a Croaker Festival in Oriental with a parade that Miss Croaker will ride in. Who doesn't want to see a parade honoring a fish I wouldn't want to eat? I would like to go just to see if Miss Croaker lives up to her name.

In New Bern there is a picnic the Tryon Palace is sponsoring depicting an 1830 time period picnic. There will be costumes and period games. I helped make the bonnets in the costume shop that the ladies will be wearing.

In Beaufort there is an Arts and Crafts thingy the Historical Society has every year. A lot of local artists. Beautiful pictures, but very pricey.

Then there are fireworks in Havelock, New Bern, Morehead City, Altantic Beach and Beaufort. So what do you think we should do? Earl has already said he would go to the fireworks, but nothing else during the day. We might just go to the beach with the thousands of other people that will be there.

I hear one of the sleepers moving around so bye for now. Have a fun 4th of July!