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Pranka had surgery yesterday on his aneurysm ... 90 years old and came through with flying colors! God is good to us! We have been told that an aneurysm measuring +5cm is normally cause for emergency surgery ~ when his was first discovered it was already 5.2cm and had grown to +7cm ~ amazing that it hadn't burst. We are so thankful :) In recovery he looked like a million bucks and was drinking apple juice and eating toast and joking with the nurses that couldn't believe his age! One more obstacle to overcome with the colon cancer, but it's looking like that isn't in an advanced stage either ~ so hopefully they will be able to just remove the tumor and it will go as smooth as this surgery did.

Thanks to all for all of the prayers ... we appreciate it :)

The Funeral

Went to the funeral for Wes Strout today and it was very sad! The Strout Family is as well as can be considered. Bro. Linder from N.C. did an excellent job reminding us that even though we don't have answers to some of the questions we do have answers to the ones that matter. The Lord loves us, knows us and will be there for us. He quoted appropriate scriptures and you could feel the Lord's healing hand. SO MANY PEOPLE we know...LaKings, Arsenaults, all the Mainers, Chris and Marie...WOW. I had a walk down memory lane. The most important thing I remember today is that we were all together and had a wonderful time. I'm very glad my sisters are still alive and well.
Sorry for the mushy stuff, love you all!

The rain was a blessing

Rhonda and I went for a short little run of 2 miles today and Rhonda said she almost fainted. It is 94 degrees. We are both pooped and agree the weather last week was so much better. Yay for rain!!!

Crazy ?? !! ... maybe ...

So, I've been searching for Half-Marathons in Maine and found a few, but have also found that we are limited to register for only two of them. If anyone else finds others, please let everyone know! The MDI Half is full so registration for that is closed as well as the Blueberry Cove 13.1. The two that I have found to be available are the Portlandhalf that is held in Freeport on August 14th. Registration is $59.96 and the website is http://portlandhalf.com .... the other is the Maine Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon 2011 which is October 2nd and is held in Portland. That registration cost is $43.65 and the website is http://www.mainemarathon.com.
I don't know if everyone is up for another round, but thought I would do some looking around just in case. Also, if anyone finds others that are still open for registration, please share :)
What does everyone think? I'm hoping that Candy gets good news & would be able to join in all the fun if we decide to do another!

Sigh.....

I hate saying goodbye. It's the worst feeling. I'm so thankful for the time I had with my family though. Love you guys.