It amazes me every time I get on this thing how easy it makes it to keep in touch with everyone's lives. When everyone offers input, it really enables us to see how each of us is doing. What I mean is, I can think back to the last 3 years that we have been over here, and I can think back to Case and BYU. Never during that time have I been so in tune with each of your lives. Like the first year we were here, I couldn't tell you at any one time what was going on in each of your lives. I couldn't see how big the kids were getting or what they were like. This enables that. I am not praising the blog or anything, it is just nice to be able to think about the family (which I have alot of time to do driving to and from main base with only one radio station in english that sucks) and actually be able to picture what they are up to. By the way, mom or anyone, is anybody printing the blog for a family-journal thing. This would make an amazing family journal for our children/grandchildren to see years down the road. Just a thought.

Can't say enough about Adina's abilities, I am very grateful that dad's practice failed. Maybe that doesn't sound right. If that hadn't of happened, plus many other things, I wouldn't have met her in the Fremont 1st Ward. Have I made every decision perfectly, heck no, but I am happy where I am now, and happy with my family, and feel blessed for all that I have.

On a new note, pray that you never have to take part in an IG (inspector general) inspection. They come an inspect the clinic to determine whether it is operating like it should. Not too bad, but some of the questions they come up with?????? At this point though, my ability to give a hoot is lacking, so whatever.

Adina got me some magic stuff for my birthday, so I will be practicing up on some stuff. Takes alot of practice to get it right. I love doing it, but have a long way to go until I am good enough to do anything public.

Glad to hear you are perfecting the aquarium stuff Tom, that way when we redesign our practice, you'll know what is best to put in there. Keep it up and enjoy the clinic, get your units done early so that you can try other stuff.

Marnie, can't be prouder of you. As Adina said, I am too amazed at your abilities. You have alot of spunk and a good spirit about you. Don't get discouraged with anything that doesn't go right in the new job, just take it as a learning experience and move on. Still haven't seen a pic of your bike yet!! Oh, just remembered that it came dented and you are waiting for a new one, sorry. We love you are confident that you will excel.

Mike and Brooke, we expect an immediate blog when the destination and departure date are confirmed. We are waiting anxiously...as are you I am sure.

Dave