News from I-town

Ok -that made me leaky.

I agree Julie. In my 21 years at Orchard Place, I learned to stop judging and often thought "therefore but by the grace of God go I." Who knows that given the same situation that you wouldn't follow the same path as some of those kids. My heart broke many times over. I know Emilee can relate.

Otherwise the Helds are hanging in there. Eric's been out of a job about 5 weeks now. There's just not much out there & a huge # of applicants for what there is. Re-working his resume this week. Looking at businesses too. He's geared up in volunteering for Little League & Pheasants Forever. He's on the LL Board, the commissioner for the Pee Wees, coaching Brady in the minors & treasurer for PF. Good networking & keeping him busy. Interesting to see his faith grow through this. He knows God has a plan.

Kenzie is LOVING school. We tried to take her out to watch the girls basketball team play in the state tourney and she couldn't bear to miss class. Working at tumbling and is being challenged this year- this level is harder than the last.

Brady is in his last basketball tourney all day Saturday. A couple of weeks before he starts practicing with the (ugh) Cubs. Several buddies on his team, so life is good.

My work is going well. We had a few lay offs too but our department had a position open, so that counted as ours. Lots & lots being planned. And lots. And lots. I am queen of the manilla files.

My love to you & you & you & you....