Memories of Angie

3 years ago today my cousin Angie passed away. She was my childhood best friend. Angie moved in to a farm house 2 miles away just in time for Kindergarten. We spent as much time together as we could and were like sisters. We played everything together and were two of a kind. We had matching everything, clothes for ourselves and our dolls. We had matching dance costumes, cheerleader costumes, and dresses, all thanks to Angie's talented mother, Rose. We thought we were twins even if we were not even close in height and had extreme opposite hair color. We were in AWANA and dance together. We played Barbie's Cabbage patch dolls and Strawberry shortcake dolls together. We played army, had sleepovers, and swam in the cattle tank. We spent many years walking beans keeping each other going. Once we tried hiding in the corn field to get out of it, however that didn't work so well. The memories go on and on and I am so glad I had Angie to grow up with. Wade, John, Angie, and I had each other and lots of fun times. When Angie moved to Minnesota around age 13, I felt I was losing my best friend. We stayed in touch through phone calls, letters and lots of visits. Even as teenagers we still bought matching clothes. As Angie aged, her body began to fail her, she went from wheel chair to losing her ability to talk, and use her hands. It was so hard to see and I always wondered why her and not me. She deserved to have a life with a husband and family. That is what she wanted more than anything. It just wasn't fair.
Angie's favorite verse was Isaiah 40:31 and I love it. "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." I love her and miss her so.

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Volleyball

Jake went with Karen after school and to the field. My mom, Luke and I went to Jayden’s Volleyball game in Coon Rapids. They played 4 games all losses. They were not having a good serving night and that really hurt them. Still enjoy watching them learn.

Treasures

In the morning we took 3 of our 4 cats to the vet for shots. The 4 th cat decided to wander this morning missing his appointment. On our way out, we passed a rummage sale and stopped. We got some major treasures for next to nothing. The church ladies were so fascinated with Jacob's interest in old radios and televisions. They just adored him and marked the prices way down and gave him some for free. We loaded up on kids books, got some board games, and a few other treasures. Jake ended up with a mini television , an old radio and Polaroid camera. After lunch the boys went straight to the field. My friend Carolyn and her daughter Tabby came to ride horses. What started out to be a chilly day 45, turned out nice and sunny. We had coats on, but it was a great day to ride. We rode through our hay patch and along the waterway near the highway. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

Dayton Fun Show

It has been cold and windy for the past week, highs of 45. Today the sun was shinning and it got up to 60. There was one final horse show for the season at the Dayton arena. We took Jayden and Jacob while Luke went with Grammer and Po and was supposed to come later. It was a fun show geared for practice and the kids. Jake did really well on Winnie, he rode in walk and trot, barrels, and poles. He did some loping. Jayden did pleasure, milk can, barrels, poles, and a jumping event. Her horse Tex really jumps high for the jump event. Down in the arena, there was'nt any wind and the sun came out. It made for a nice day.

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