Celebrating early

Yesterday we had a party for Mark who will have a non-birthday on February 29. He will be 18 (4 1/2)--hard to believe he's been alive for so many years already!

It worked out well to have it early, as tax season is in full swing and everyone could make it on a Sunday evening this time in the season. Closer to March 15, it gets harder with corporate tax stuff due.

It was a full day, with church in the morning and a funeral in the afternoon. This was the fourth person from our old church, Trinity Covenant, to pass away in the last two months. It's been good to see old friends at funerals--I'm trying not to look too hard around the room and wonder who will be next! I'm just glad those who have passed are all in a better home now, but I feel deeply for those who are left behind. Birdie, whose funeral was yesterday, leaves two sisters, nieces and nephews behind. Her sister Marlyce and Birdie have lived together since Marlyce was born--almost 80 years ago. I know this is very hard on her. Birdie just moved from her sister's apartment to a nursing home across the street (they live(d) in a retirement community). Both sisters taught my husband Tim in Sunday school at various times when he was young. We will miss Birdie and her candy-making--our kids always stopped at their home on Halloween for special treats.

On another note, today is Raven's birthday, too. At least we call it his birthday--we got him four years ago at age 3 (so he is 7)--2-20-2002 at 20:02 o'clock (military time). I think he will have a fine day celebrating with Christina home from school (president's day). I'm at work, and Mark is working with Tim today. Not everybody gets a holiday...

Happy President's Day! Happy (non?) birthday Mark and Raven!

Till next time,

Suzi