Joan, it is good to hear that you are on the mend. What is it with AZ. Last year it was Jan. One thing about the cold and snow we have no germs. Karen's surgery was on her foot. Everything is fine and with a little luck she will be wearing a shoe after this Friday. Bob, I have heard that the therapy can be a little though, but well worth the effort. Not a lot of news from this area. Just waiting for warmer weather. If it dosen't warm up early in March we may have high water in this area. Right now the topic of discussion in Sioux Falls is Pot Holes on the streets. I don't think we have to worry about spending money on anything else. Judy, Augie has a freshman basketball player from Oregon. Really quick and fun to watch. Can't say what city he is from. Haven't seen a post from you lately.

Orrin

good day

as this year has not been to up lifting today was a good day. watching cnn today and the news from the islands on the impending tsunami. if i had not had my shoulder problems the vacation to the islands would have been ruined. spending that much money and not being able to be on the beach. my shoulder saved us all that disappointment. still getting better joan? sounds like i'm wearing this harness for 5 more weeks and just working on the motion of the shoulder / arm joint. have a good one
bob (tbs)

She's Back !

Just wanted everyone to know that Joan is back among the living. She went to the emergency room last Wednesday afternoon (after we had attended the Luverne winter reunion....knew she did not feel good as she let me drive) She was diagnosed with pneumonia and they kept her for about 6 hours giving her IV's of antibotics. She had the choice to stay or come home and she chose to come home loaded with drugs and cough medicine. She has not felt good for quite awhile so happy to see her feeling better. Hasn't been out shopping for over a week.......

Also glad to hear Bob's surgery went well..........sorry about having to go to the physical therapist...tell them to treat them as well as your sister's did.

What kind of surgery did Karen have......let us know Orrin....

Hugs to all......Jan #3

Bob

When is your shoulder surgery Bob? Keep us posted........J #3

Happy February Birthdays

Happy Birthday to Al, Jayne, Gretch, and Tim.

Here is a picture of the beer bottle of balloons that the Theis girls sent Al

Attended the funeral for Carlis with Clare VandeVelde, Buzz and Linda. It was a very nice service. The church is a very neighborhood church and the service was well attended. The nices and nephews all read scripture that Carlis had assigned to them. Bruce Anderson said with as many scriptures that Carlis liked if there were more than five immediate relatives we would be there a long time. Of course the music was great. Patty looked good and was gratefull that we were able to attend. There were a few people from Luverne, but I didn't know any of them. Doris Schoon was there from CA. It was interesting to visit with her. She lives very close to Disneyland and Carlis had taken the kids to Disney World and stayed with her. Dell was not there, but the kids said she is doing well. Mary and her husband now live in DesMoines, IA. Bruce and his family, Julie and Dell remain in Texas. Patty's two boys are very outgoing much like their father. Richard looks about the same and is not lost for words, but very nice. Mary's husband took a lot of pictures and Bruce is going to email them. I will forward upon receipt. Weather remains very snowy and it looks as if we will have a cool week.

Orrin

Happy Birthday Cooper Skov

Happy 4th Birthday Cooper.....hope you have an awesome day.

Would love to include a picture but don't know how to do it and Joan is sleeping by now. She is my computer expert.

My cell phone number is 651-301-1141

Had a great visit with Clare Ann and her friend, Marilyn. I had talked to Marilyn 3 years ago when I reserved the Luverne Country club for our high school reunion. Fun seeing her again....unfortunately, they had many many rainy days so when they got to our place and the sun was shinning we took full advantage of it.

Orrin and Karen......Jan Davis is now renting a park model on our street for the next 2 months. She is one fun gal. She said she saw you two in Garretson last summer.

Hope this finds everyone well.......I bet Carliss and Agnes are playing a great duet right now!!!

Hang in there Bob....we will be praying for a full recovery and that you will be golfing again this summer. If you are having a bad game.......now you can always have an excuse !!!

Jan #3

Joan & Janice

Claire VandeVelde called Monday evening asking if we could car pool to Carlis' services in Winona on Saturday. During the conversation she said that she had just returned from AZ and had spent some time with you. Looked nice and sunny. Also Mel Anderson wants to know your address. Either e mail or put it on the blog and I will get it to him.

Orrin