Sunday, September 30, 2001

Your letter was so interesting & I love to hear about all you do -- your legislative duties & all.

Eddie's project was so interesting to read.  Especially #12 & Mike P.  I say he has good taste!  But I remember ESPN's Joe M. & John talking about Mike saying he is always willing to give an interview & his time.  He is a nice person.

Now for the news.  The pastor had the service this A.M.  His family was in church.  After the final hymn, he went to the pulpit & read a letter of resignation as of that moment.  After a few words of still blaming a few "tormentors" he & his family walked out.  All council members, except 2, resigned.  When Gary first came some weren't happy with him so he formed a committee to deal with it.  When he found out about the opposition now, he couldn't take it.  He'd talk to certain members about how sick he was & his family, etc.  I think he should have taken the criticism & do something about changing things.  All he did was feel sorry for himself & quit.  The main criticism was we never know what was going on.  At the annual mtg. they couldn't give a financial report because the computer was down.  It would come when the computer was fixed.  We have yet to receive the report.

I didn't know how our choir director, John Check, would react.  After the pastor left, he got up & spoke.  He was one of a group who went to the Bishops Elect to tell him of St. Paul's problems.  Everyone was glad he spoke as that started the healing process.  It will all work out.  John mentioned the letter we got last summer saying we'd have to close our church & join another church.  We aren't ready to give up yet.  That's my sad tale but we will survive.  Just glad it's over.

Saw Dr. McNett last Fri.  My blood pressure was a little higher than usual.  He wants me back in a month so the nurse can check it.  If it's still high he will change my medication.

Last nite we had a beef roast cooked in the crockpot and it was so good.  I even made an apple pie for dessert.  Today I have a chicken to roast so 2 good meals in a row.

Last Thurs. Dale was in Rochester for school -- on motors.  He said it was a good session.

This coming Mon. he leaves for mroe school.  Tues. & Wed. coming home Wed. nite.

The kitchen is cleaned up for the nite.  Always a good feeling.

Katherine Peterson is visiting her brother in New Jersey.  She is in the hospital -- they gave her a pacemaker.  Since her last illness Katherine has lost weight & doesn't look that good.

Barb is now a San Diego football fan following Doug Flutie, who is doing OK.  She is not a QB Johnson fan of Buffalo, who lost again.

Back to church.  Gary didn't give the congregation a chance to say goodby so I guess he is made at almost everyone.

Ruth & Russ Thelin were in church today with former members who are visiting Ruth & Russ.  The Becerks & they weren't in Warren too long having been transferred to Texas.  The wanted to attend St. Paul to see old friends.  There was also a new couple in church today & it wasn't a good day for visitors.

Monday, Oct 1.

This A.M. I saw Dr. Keverline (eyes) & found out I needed a stronger lens for my left eye.  I'm seeing good but will see better.  Walking home, I met Mardi's mother & we visited for awhile.  Mardi & her husband bought a home -- she said St. Mary, but I can't find it on the map, so maybe she meant Marysville.  Maybe you've heard from her.  The twins visited them & got back in NYC Sept 10.  

Barb L. wasn't in the Dr's office but Mrs. P said she was away fro the weekend in Maryland & maybe didn't get back.  Maybe she had Mon. off.

Dale left around 6 pm for Rochester so Barb & I are alone for 2 days.  Dale will be home around 7 or so on Wed.

I'm watching the Pirates at the Mets & Fox TV.   The Mets had a very slim chance to win if the Braves & Phillies help by losing.  Slim chance!

Forgot to mention Dr. K wants to see me in 6 months.  I was hoping tit would be a year.  Oh well, eyesight is important.

Barb said Lynn told her Bob was complaining he wasn't getting any good meals.  Lynn wanted the recipe for Hamburg Gravy from Beaty.  I don't make it but make a similar meal using beef cubes.  I wrote how I make it (no recipe) & also gave her old issues of Taste of Home and Quick Cooking.  Maybe she can find some help there.

Tues. Oct 2.

It's a lovely day so after lunch I'll walk to the post office & mail letters & maybe stop into D&K & see what they have that is interesting I might like.  At least you don't spend a lot of money there.

Monday, September 21, 1998

Got your letter today.  Thanks for the pictures of Andy.  He looks so good in his uniform.  I can picture him in a few years answering the telephone calls from the gals.

We enjoyed Carole and Arland's visit this aft.  Got all the news.

Guess it's serious with Rachel & her English boyfriend.  He's sent out resumes & has had a few nibbles.  But he must have a U.S. visa before they will hire him.  They are working on that.

Joyce & her husband are building a home in Cle Elum, Wash.  Their oldest daughter is to be married in Nov, I think Carole said.  The youngest one has a boyfriend, also.

None of Dad's sisters are too good except Ruth.

C. & A. attended the 150th anniversary of the former Augustana Church.  They bro't us a program & booklet about it.  Lots of former Augustana pastors there.  Would have been nice to be able to go.  They met Ruth & Russ Thelin who attended.

Suppose it will be awhile before you know how Ritalin will help Eddie.  Are there any side effects.  I liked his answer to the Dr.  The impulses are something he can't help.

Dad is in bed, Barb is ready for bed & Dale is in Troy.  Now that it gets dark early Dad is ready for bed early.  I'm watching Mon. nite football as well as trying to write a letter.

Were you able to take in a Milwaukee vs. St. Louis baseball game to see McGwire hit a home run.

It's suppose to cool off on Tues & I hope it's true.  It has been a bad time for me - perspiring.

Carole looked so nice.  Arland is getting a little tummy.  It's only a 2 hr. trip from Pittsburgh to Mpls.

Back to Andy's pictures - I'm glad you included the names as now I can put a name to a face - names of friends you mention.  Ross for one.

 Andy, Ross, Riley

I've hit a snag so I'll close for tonite & hope I don't forget to mail it.

Now it's Tues. nite.

Dad fell yesterday & Barb managed to get him up.  Again tonite he fell & I called for Lar but he wasn't home yet so Kim came over & got him up.  It scares him to fall.  He starts walking & then loses his balance & falls.

Kim was telling us she saw Karen Seeley Setili & she said Rick had a job offer in Toronto but she wouldn't leave Rose.  Rick works for the hospital now.  In computers.  He's a great guy.

It's nice that Andy & Eddie can stay along when you go out.  Of course the money is an encouragement.  And I used to sit for 50 cents, 7:30 - 10:30 or 11 pm.  Money went further or is it farther in those day.

 Now it's Wed.  I'll sign off & Walk to the mail box at 5th Ave.

Have a pumpkin cake in the oven.  Recipe from Women's Day.  Sounds good so I hope it tastes good.