Happy May Long!

Zambia Connections!

Another week has passed, and we have left the shore of Lake Superior and journeyed southward to Lawrence KS. We have enjoyed a joyous reunion with friends from Zambia, Saskatchewan and Kansas. We are especially blessed to enjoy the gracious hosting of Aunt Helen—thank you very much! Wendy was able to make good progress on the living room painting, and I was able to get the new hardwood installed in the hallway before we left on Wednesday morning. It looks great! 

Wendy dropped a hammer on her toes—they do not look or feel great! 

I have completed one week of my new drug regimen for gout; I have only experienced symptoms one day, so that's encouraging progress. We have enjoyed touring the sites, museums and markets in Lawrence and Kansas City—where, of course, everything is up to date! The highlights for me included a golf outing this afternoon; I shot par—once. Out of nine holes that is not nearly enough! The markets have remained troubled, so, I am delighted to have been blessed with a good week, and I'm almost back on quota for the month. Hockey playoffs continue in the semi-final round with both series tied at 2 wins each. I've not been following those as closely due to the travel and visiting. The Blue Jays continue to struggle along; I need them to play much better! 

The Baileys have taken the opportunity of the long weekend to fly out to Victoria to visit family on the Island. We're sure they're having a good time! 

Erin suffered a mishap this week. At Kristian's insistence she was trying to jump up and smash a spider on the ceiling, but as she returned to earth she landed on Lego; it took a chunk out of her foot. So, she's a bit on the limp. She continues her barbecue education; this week she offered burnt offerings of both steak and pork chops. The adventure continues! 

Travis got some sad news. Thunder Bay minor hockey management determined that since more organizations wanted Midget A teams that some of the current teams would have to be disbanded! So, in their wisdom, they have revoked the franchises of his  team (the league champs) and another of the more successful teams—sigh! Otherwise, he, Joanna and crew are taking care of things back home. We are thankful for that. 

And that's about enough for this week!