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On the mend and on the mind - 2/5-2/11

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The week started off a bit rough. Beth had pink eye, Ruth had a lingering cold and Daryl came down with a stomach bug. After Ruth had been home sick most of the previous week, more sick kids was not what I was hoping for.
 After Monday and Tuesday to recoup everyone recovered. Thankfully. 
It was just in time because Wednesday and Thursday, 
I spent in class to work on getting my CNA certificate. 
I don’t really know what I am going to do when I grow up but this seemed like a good way to increase my marketability and help me know if something further in healthcare was appealing to me. 
Other good things from the week were-

Lilly visiting to interview Glen for an assignment for one of her film classes. 

Larry and Janene helping me with Ruth and Beth while I was at class.

Lucy getting the quilt top done for a baby blanket for one of her favorite teachers.

A date with Glen out to eat and then strolling around Lowe’s getting a few things for the house since we decided we didn’t want to go for a walk in stormy weather. 

Brandy coming to church with us and dinner at my parents where we watched the KC Chiefs win the Super Bowl! 

My dad getting more movement back in his left arm and hand and the nerve pain subsiding some. 

Lucy playing in a sand volleyball tournament with Marian, Ali and a friend and winning their division! 

Getting film developed and the scans back. 

Lucy’s quilt top
When Lucy deep cleaned and redecorated her room she uncovered her typewriter. Daryl and Ruth had lots of fun on it. 

The winning team

All the pictures below were from the film cameras that Lucy and I have. I just got them developed and love the surprise of seeing what was captured. 

Primary Activity days day at Camp Tracy playing GaGa ball. 
Sam has Cerebral Palsy’s (I think) and I am always amazed at the great effort her his mom and grandparents go to help him have the same experience as all the other kids. 
This is Sally, my parents dog, fully enjoying the sprinklers like she does. 
Summer swimming
Christmas 2023 taken by Daryl
Christmas Day at Grandma and Grandpa Richins
Testing out Grandpa’s gift from Mikayla
Two great ladies
Cinnamon rolls from New Year’s Eve and the great bear transaction. I need to remember to write about that silliness. 

Glen

Ruth enjoying the drinking party 
Gunner testing out the new to us sofa we got. It passed.

First picture and family picture of the year. Welcome 2024
Snow play in Idaho with cousins

Sunset 

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kirsta said…
I'm always amazed at all the things you fit into a week - and I know you're not even talking about most of what you do on the daily!! Lilly's quilt is so beautiful! I love it that you take snapshots with film. Maybe I'll try it and see what happens. Sorry about all the sick kiddos. That's not fun! Congrats to Lucy on the sand volleyball tournament. Very cool!
February 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Paige said…
The letter on the typewriter cracked me up! What are siblings for, after all.

I likewise enjoy finding surprises. Your camera with film is wonderful.

I think you're great for getting a CNA license. If there's anybody who's good at an Emergency, it's you. That makes a good nurse… Anybody medical, really.
April 23, 2024 at 2:53 AM
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