HAVE WE LOST OUR MINDS- - - - AGAIN!!!!!

Season Greetings from IOWA!!!!!!

After seeing a fantastic performance of the WISSMANN FAMILY in Branson, on Saturday Morning, we loaded Litl Red and headed for Iowa. We made the trip across Missouri with out any major weather problems. We did encounter some ice and snow as we approached the Iowa line. We arrived at our motel in Marengo around 10: p.m. (not bad only about 8 1/2 hrs. and 435 miles.)

On Sunday we awoke to -12 temperatures and blowing snow, but we continued onto Belle Plaines' Christ United Methodist Church (our home church) to worship with them in the 8:30 worship. Only around 35 there due too weather... sorry we missed so many hugs.

We then had a quick cup of Hot Chocolate at the LINCOLN CAFE, then headed out to the assisted living center and lunch with Loretta Cronbaugh ,her son and daughter-in-law Lowell and Nelda joined us. We then visited and even joined in the weekly church services there at the center.

After lunch we had a brief visit with Jim and Cindy Weldon, finding Jim in good spirits. We then stopped by the Hinschburger Home and found Terri Jo and Kurt to spend some time with and received some friendly chat and hugs.... is so good to catch up with dear friends. Then Sue and John Grieder, invited us to stay and have a quick bite to eat for the evening meal.

On Monday, Judys doctor appointment got moved to the afternoon. So since we have the TRAVELING CATS along and needed to take them to the animal motel (Vets in Belle Plaine) for a little vacation from us. We ventured out into the north county for a visit at the Richard and Cheryl Cibula Ranch where we had another great visit and exchange of hugs.. we even made up out of their drive on the 3rd try!!!!! lol.

Dr. Findlater visit went pretty much the way we anticipated... am armed with updated prescriptions. sent away with see you in the spring. Always a food visit with a medical professional who understand what and WHY you are doing things.

We made it to Davenport in the early evening and gathered up Johns kids and checked into the motel for 2 days of CHRISTMAS Sharing.

Please Pray for safe travels as we are going to be traveling about 22o miles tomorrow to Judy's boys and the weather isn't sounding too pleasurable for such a trip.


May God continue to Bless each and every one''


HUGs from Judy and John