August 3, 2008

Hi Everyone,

Last year we swore we would never come back to the Chicago area -- lots of freeways (many needing repair), all the trucks crossing the USA passing through (oh, maybe not all of them), lots of regular traffic, and concrete. That's just getting into Chicago. Actually, down town Chicago is beautiful. But, we couldn't get this close to a life long-friend without stopping to see her. Her name is Mary, too. Mary and Mary have been friends since the '70s. They have spent hours discussing all the current issues of the world, especially as they related to their various stages in life -- from raising children, health issues, careers, the children and their lives, the grandkids and their personalities and activities, and now retirement styles. With Jerry's mother now gone, it's like my friend, Mary, said: "We've moved up to the top of the line." Our grandparents and parents are now gone, and we are now the "old folks" in our family trees. So we know what our parents meant when they said: "I sure don't feel old." Until next time, live the life 'ya love. Jerry and Mary