Continuing the "firsts"

Today is February 7th and we continue through the adventure of going through the first special days without Steve. We did pass over his birthday pretty well. It was January 19th. Kevin did not want us to be alone so he came in for the week with the family. He had off for Martin Luthur King's birthday and took off the rest. I made him promise that they would not come if there was any threat of snow. He said that one snowflake falling would keep me indoors - haha. They did arrive and return safely. We had a wonderful time. It was great to be together! The grandchildren really make a difference. Sleeping was a bit to get used too - but what is a leg in the face when we are all family? Poor Derek did not like the pack and play and it made for a long week for Kevin and Brandy. I did LOVE to see him jumping in the doorway with the jumpy thing. Every parent should have one. I am really thankful that God planned that trip even though when they left I had a difficult time saying "see ya later".

That brings us to today. To update you - Kimberly has been placed on perdium with Virtua Hospital. She really likes it. But with perdium she only works every now and then. She is only scheduled for 2 days during the month of February. She was scheduled to work today - she did work with a happy spirit. We went out to Redstone Restaurant this evening and it was very good. Steve would have loved the food and the presentation. The broiled sea scallops were VERY good. Kimberly and the ribs and they were excellent. We figured that Steve would have had a steak - NY Strip or Prime Rib. Any guesses? There were definite times of crying at the table. But it was good to talk and reflect on where we have been and how God's plan has been executed.

Kimberly has an interview doing activity planning at a private school. We'll see what God's plan is. I REALLY hope that God will show her what is next because $$ is getting a bit scarce for her. She has been seeking the Lord and He has been with her. She is CONFIDENT in His plan!

I think we will just skip over the next birthday. Mine on Friday. His morning was hard enough thinking about no daddy to say happy birthday to "half pint". I know this is part of the process but it is hard.

Kimberly is out with her friends watching a movie so I guess I'll just go to bed and read my college testbook and go over my words for the quiz on Tuesday night. Yuk!

Thanks for your continual love for us.

widow Janice and daughter Kimberly