Wow! It's been some time since I last wrote on our blog. It seems unfamiliar territory has actually been just that. Steve and I have spent the past 3 months trying to "navigate" this new stage we're in. Often we find we have run off the road in misunderstanding, but always we come back to what we know best . . . our love for one another. So, a few diversions here and there adds much to reconciliation, and we find ourselves back in the seat and once again ready to navigate semi-retirement.

Exciting news! We saw grass today!! No one but those living in the land of snow and ice could possibly understand being amazed by the sight of grass. N.E. Indiana has been snow/ice covered since the beginning of December 2008 making grass a "sight for sore eyes." AND . . . the asphalt drive has reappeared which makes our daily walk to the mailbox so much safer. Tomorrow early morning I'll approach my school bus in confidence knowing I won't fall on the slick stuff while checking the lights & stop arms.

Finally . . . there is hope of life springing eternal from this frozen land as we move toward spring which arrives in a mere 40 days; but then who's really counting?