I can't believe that March is almost gone.  I am proceeding with the Jordan books. I'm now reading #7,  A Crown of Swords.  It gets so involved that I am making some lists of Characters to keep them all straight.

I stayed with Claudine, and had a nice visit with her family.  Also saw Andrew's family for lunch on Sunday.  The weekends are always so short.  Maybe Claudine and I can find time to paint together come summer.  We did go shopping together for a little while, and I found 2 cute sundresses for my grandaughter, Liz, to go with her Easter Basket.  I know it's not candy, but the dresses are really sweet! 

Mike did the kindest thing for me.  He knew when to expect me and was at home just to help me unload the car (and mostly so I wouldn't be worried coming home to a big empty house after dark).  He just wanted to make things easier for me.  Flowers are nice, but give me  a man who will be there for you without even having to ask.  It made it so much easier for me. ( Yes, he had to go right back to stay the night at his dad's house , as we still don't leave Doug alone at night since the fall and broken arm.)

Time to go, Love , Mom H.

I know I have been lazy about writing.  -only I'm not sure that is the right term. It has been so busy trying to finish up the tax year stuff for our business.  The inventory is finished, but I still have to get it all typed up so I can do the spread sheet and other things needed for the IRS tax stuff.  I just had a birthday, and I had a great year in most ways. 

 I now have my official grandmother nickname.  I'm Marmar.  On my birthday, my three year old grandaughter, Elizabeth called and told me "Happy Birthday, Marmar.  I love you."   I also got to hear greetings from Amy, and Andrew and Michelle, and my sister, Deni.  I think I also got a little misty eyed on all of those calls.

We had a bad scare yesterday morning, beginning with a phone call from Mike's dad.  My 89 year old father-in-law  had fallen and broken his arm.  It was long day, and turned out better than I feared.  The arm is really broken, but is in a splint/cast for now.  After 1 week, they will re-evaluate and decide if he is healing or if he needs surgery.  Prayers would be appreciated.

The way things are going, it doesn't look like I will be substituting  at school this month.  I am working for our business every day this week, and will have to be available to fill in there or take Dad to his doctor appointments.  I visited with him this evening, and he is doing fairly well.

Amy H.- I'm glad you got your gun! I only have a pistol.  Bet your new present is a lot of fun. Heather- I hope you are feeling better now.   Amy, Mommy loves you- hurry up and get well.  By the way, I am now on book three of the Jordan series.

Gotta go now--love y'all