Thanks for the prayers and encouragement.  I think we will be buying a '99 Rav4 in Fairbanks.  It'll take 2.5 days to get it back to Sitka ... with the help of planes and ferries!  It'll work!

 

My happy news --- I ran a 5K (3.1 miles) in 28 minutes!  I was pretty hyped!  After all -- it isn't like I'm "Jane of the Jungle" and in fab shape.  BUT ... I'm on the way to be in better health ... and I'm thrilled that I could do that.  I haven't run 4 miles since before I joined the Navy -- so I'm lookin' to be able to do that again (at least).  If it continues to feel good -- I'll go for a 10K.

 

Okay -- past stuff.  Having Eiric home for Christmas was nice.  I still have more photos to post.  We had a quiet Christmas, but had TONS of fun with the Wii Fit.  For those of you who may have been wondering ... it is great fun ... and you get a fabulous workout!  Even Eiric sweated.  I still have our Christmas stuff up -- but that is because without a car -- it makes it hard to take stuff back to storage.  Good thing I love my Christmas decorations.  Eiric and I had some great discussions regarding life, school, and his future.  I was really proud of the many mature thoughts he shared.  He spent a lot of time playing with his brother and visiting with Rosella.  All in all, it was great!  We grilled steaks for New Year's.  I rarely do that, but I sure enjoyed the treat.  Who knew I was such a great chef????

 

Sorry I've been out of the loop.  I keep battling one cold after another ... so am very tired when I get home.  I'm hoping to catch more sleep ... and then most of the cold symptoms will go gone, gone, bye-bye, diddly wob!

 

I hope that you are all staying warm, driving safely when you go out, and taking care of yourselves!!

 

God bless you and keep you,

 

Nae