it's been a tough year. we made it through, and we're, i think, better for it.
there's been a lot of goings on here in the nbl.
jax is doing well in his recovery and is working hard at STARBUCKS. he's in florida (will be back in cleveland by the summer or early fall at latest, i think).
matty's getting ready for his candicacy exam, having finished up and submitted a paper in his "area" for publication and presentation. mel started a new job at her company.
mark and sarah planning a september wedding.
my job ended (our office closed), and i'll be taking care of bill's billing (and collecting). bill has decided not to take court-appointed cases anymore; these cases ate up a LOT of his time, and he wouldn't bill the courts for them anyway. so he's taking more cases from the group that administers his major work. the construction in the loft way back last spring has really organized the work space, giving him a much more relaxed and productive day.
we learned a lot about what a real friend is. i'm thankful to have seen that we have some wonderful, genuine friends. they've enriched our lives and carried us through some dark days.
it's all good. 2007 will be full of transitions and changes. all of it positive. to cap it off, we're planning a trip to italy in early december with two couples that are dear, dear, dear friends.
i know that we'll get through whatever's thrown at us in 2007.
keep a rock in your pocket. ask kazoofus what that means. it's her story. adopted by me, dana, and a few others, i think.
i have to go shower. sue and dave, with whom we've spent every new year's eve (except for the occasional illness) since 1977, are coming over.
Posted by Stacey at December 31, 2006 04:28 PMWoot to Italy! You'll have to let me know where you end up going on your trip. I'm going to be getting our itinerary for the family reunion 2008 in March or something like that and will find out where we'll be going/staying. I absolutely cannot wait. I've never been out of the US! I'm a travel virgin if you will. So I'm thrilled. We're staying in a castle or some crazy ass thing...
Posted by: Keri at January 2, 2007 12:42 AMA day late, but I wish you and yours a prosperous, peaceful 2007.
Posted by: Liz Ditz at January 2, 2007 10:06 AMHappy new year; I'm pleased you had Jax back for Christmas. I had all of my chicks here too, it's quiet now they've gone again. Don't forget to wave in my direction on your way to italy!
Posted by: Anji at January 5, 2007 11:46 AMI do so hope and believe that 2007 will bring good things to you and your family.
I really adore you and Bill. You two feel like the missing family members that I didn't know I was missing!
Italy...I just can't say anything bad about it. I'm so happy you are going!
Posted by: moonandsun03 at January 5, 2007 06:41 PM