Have A Happy 4th

We had 4 1/2" of rain yesterday, so everything looks so green and clean again. We were so glad that we did not have any damage or power outages this time. Some areas north of here were hit much harder. The river has come up 4 ' already, so we will have to see if we will be able to take our pontoon on it tomorrow. Last year it was at 7" and we discovered that is the minimum to take the boat out. Just ask Joel. He was on the tube being pulled and we hit a tree, just under the water, and all of a sudden we were all holding on for dear life, as the boat came to a complete stop. Now, this year, it may be too deep to launch the boat, so guess we will wait and see. We do have food preparation underway so we can be ready for whatever happens. Joel, Brenda and Emma will be joining us at the parade and then for the rest of the day. Brett, Roxanne and the children are up north at her parents cottage near Lewiston, so they will have a fun day up there. The kids have been with G'pa and G'ma W. for the last 2 weeks, so it will be good to see them again.

Everett has the car transport trailer all ready to take to church at 8:30 tomorrow, so they can decorate it for a float in the parade. They get it all set up like the camp at VBS. Everett has 2x4's put up along the sides so they can hang the tribal banners. The parade is at 10, and Everett pulls the float with his John Deere, so it will get its yearly bath before the parade.

Mom continues to adjust and improve at the Corsica Nursing Home. When I talked to her yesterday, I could tell that her speech was definitely better, so we are very grateful for that. I am working on her wardrobe so I will have some things to bring her when we go to SD in 3 weeks. Mom will make her 3rd and probably final move in the home next week. They have a room with a little more area, to position her bed so they can get around it with the lift. We keep praying that she will get some movement and strength in her left(paralyzed) side, so she can be a little more mobile. It is so difficult to be totally dependent for all your care. So please pray that with us.

It is a nice cool day with some sun and clouds. The mosquitoes are also out, but at least it is pleasant weather.

I just talked with my brother Glenn, and they have 9 new English Springer Spaniel puppies born the 1st of July. Donna says they are a colorful litter, all liver and white, I believe. So if you are in the market for a cute puppy let me know and I will put you in touch with them. I can tell you they are given the best, kind care, and are sweet natured puppies/dogs. Our grand kids loved playing with them.