Recent News...

I've got some good news concerning our family, as well as some bad news. First the good news. My sister, Leah, found out recently that she and her husband are expecting their first child in March! Congratulations to the Shank family!

My mother, who within the past year has finished nursing school, has found a new job on a Mother/Baby unit. She will be working nights but she is really excited! I'm happy for you mom!

Now the not so good news. My dad's wife Mindy has two blood clots in her arm from a recent I.V. start. Please keep her in your prayers as blood clots can be fatal if they break and travel to the lungs or heart. My dad has to give her shots, but I think she would say that he's being a competant nurse :)

Ashley is having a wonderful time with her friend Summer in TN. Katrina, Summer's mom, told me that Ashley has no reception where they are staying. I'm sure Ashley is beside herself since she can't receive or make any phone calls or texts! I talked to A the other night, she says she having a good time at the lake. She was able to go to Kings Island with Summer and Emily last week. And I've had fun "cleaning" her room. I actually threw a lot of junk away.

It's hard to believe the summer is flying by like it has been. Ashley starts school in August, Paul turns 40 in August, and Ashley's cousin Addy turns 1 in August! Please, everyone have a safe and fun remainder of the summer.

Elizabeth