Trip to Colorado

On September 2, Craig and I left for Colorado to spend a week with Brady, Erika, Crew and Kenndi. Mindi, Arnold, Reese, and Kit joined us for the Labor Day weekend. We had a great time. Every time I go to Colorado, I fall more in love with it. There are so many things to do. We drove to Estes Park and did a little bit of hiking and had a picnic. Erika's folks and Taylor were there with us. It was a wonderful week. It was sad to leave because we love being with all the family. Our drive to Colorado, with food stops, takes about nine hours. It gets harder to do but is very worthwhile. Kenndi is such a beautiful little girl and a welcome addition to our family.

While we were in Colorado, Dennis called to let us know that Larry has lung cancer. They began chemotherapy today, Monday, September 14. Our prayers are with Bonnie, Larry and their family as they face this trial.

Valerie is doing the same. She is tired all the time and won't talk much or see us. Linda and I try hard not to take it personal. In the beginning, I though we would need to be with her all the time but as it turns out, she doesn't seem to want us around much.