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This Week of November


 Saturday was a quiet day home.  Sunday we went to church, then to Karen and Orrie’s for dinner to celebrate Orrie’s birthday.  Family gatherings have changed so much in the past 3 years. There is little conversation, nobody asks about anybody. The girls have started pulling out old home videos to watch which everyone really enjoys. It seems to help cut the tension in the air.
One day while feeding chickens, Jacob was shocked to see two full sized hens in with his chicken. Right away he ran in and told us thinking we had gotten him two more chickens. We didnt know anything about it or where they came from. We narrowed it down to Tony. He was the only one around with chickens. he knew that Jake was down to one chicken and donated a couple from his flock. We all thought that was pretty neat of Tony, especially Jake. Now "Dolly" has freinds.

Jayden has been working with her colt, who we call “baby” until he gets a permanent name. He is very timid and unsure. She has gotten to where she can rub on his neck and back. She is making progress and it is fun to see.

Ali recently called to inform us that she would be taking her semester over. She blames the instructor or her advisor, etc. Basically she did not pass her courses. Ali didn't seem at all concerned and is anxious to transfer to Webster City's nursing program because it is so much better. We told Ali we would pay for her tuition, books, etc. and are glad to help as long as she does her part and passes. I forewarned her that we were against her moving in with her boyfriend for all the obvious reasons, plus we worried it would interfere with her education. Sure enough... I am happy Ali found someone and truly hope things work out between them, she just really needs to set her priorities and stick to them. Now she is back to full time nursing home hours. She won't get any benefits for another year because she dropped down to part time while in school. One day she is going to have to start paying back all the school school debt from over the years. We are just praying for Ali and her future.

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