Messages to Share from Edis and Debbie

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I AM SO PROUD OF EDIS

SHE HAS HAD TWO HIP REPLACEMENTS.

HERE SHE IS RIDING IN YELLOWSTONE PARK.

WAY TO GO, EDIS

AND HOPE YOU HAVE MANY MORE

WONDERFUL HORSEBACK RIDES.

A PHOTO AND NOTE FROM EDIS: "Can you believe it! After our discussion, things just came together so that I could go with George on a day trip in Yellowstone park up to Big Horn Peak. I was nervous the entire time, but it was great. I could really sit the horse--something I hadn't been able to do because of my hips, and I think that's why I fell off those times. NO pain. We saw great views from there--could see all the way to the Tetons in the distance! Even saw a mountain goat in a seemingly impossible place on a cliff. Really wild. I was so happy to be able to ride again. George gave me a very mellow horse, too, so it wasn't a problem. Big hurdle overcome!"

I'm so pround of you, Girl. I had a terrible time getting back onto a horse after accidents and knee surgery. It really takes your confidence away. So I understand what you are saying. Good for you!

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Debbie and Curtis have had property to build a new home for several years now There have been delays in all the plans and permits etc. But now all that is ready to go. Sewers, well (or is it city water) and power are all in. This is the time - they have leased their old house and the people will buy it in a year or so. They are going to move their 5th wheel camper onto the property and stay in it for about six to nine months while the house is being built. That's going to be the tough part for sure. I'm sending wishes for all to go smoothly and quickly so they can be in the house soon. Here is Debbie's letter to us today.

"Hi All, Just thought I would write a quick note to tell you how the moving in going. It sure is a big job -- can't believe how much stuff we have. Curtis brought home a big trailer from work that holds quite a bit and we took two loads to the storage unit last weekend. I had been packing up stuff for several weeks. This weekend we had Justin, his friend Bryan, Stephanie, Kathi and Christopher helping us. We got most of the rest of our furniture and belongings into storage (3 loads), we ended up getting a second unit and they are both pretty full. So the house is almost empty.

Curtis and I each have a futon matress on the floor in the house to sleep on and cardboard boxes for our night stands. Today we worked on cleaning out the attic space and re-arranging the single car garage/workshop which we will keep stuff in until the new house is complete. We also worked on figuring out how the things we plan to put into the trailer will fit. Our plan is to haul the trailer out to the property next weekend. We have a few repairs to get done around the house. I think I am going to call Annie the Maid to come and clean the house and windows. Then I will arrange for the carpets to be cleaned. Curtis and I are both exhausted -- wishing we were already done with it all. Well I better go for now, hope you all had a nice weekend. Love, Debbie"