8-24-03 Mom Wrote,

Psalms 133:1 - How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.

Do you remember what we were doing Labor Day weekend 10 years ago?

I was leaving the Swamps of Milford township which was home to me for 60+ years. Moving to the Summit St address in Franconia township. I am not sorry that I made the move. I met many new friends; some have already left this earthly home. In my hall only 5 of us moved in 10 years ago.

I am 10 years older and have really slowed down. My brain lets me forget, eyes don't see as well, ears still let me hear all I need to hear. Sometimes my neck and back are stiff and slow to turn. You really don't want to hear about my many trips to the bathroom; one of the greatest inventions of my time is the flush toilet.

The construction goes on and on; it started almost 2 years ago. We now have a beautiful new entrance and a spacious auditorium. Phase 2 will take another year, more or less. I enjoy showing off our new spaces.

Email is working fine; keep up the good work that was started. To brag about all my children would fill too many pages so I will not mention any names. Thank-you, everyone. What a family of writers you have become. I still enjoy your visits and phone calls. Sometimes I wonder how I could feel a little more connected to the grandchildren?

Thanks to all of you who have made the last 10 years one of the best periods of my life. I love my independence. I love my family, I love my church, but above all I love my God and Saviour Jesus Christ, who will make it possible to reach an even higher summit. A home in heaven that is being prepared for me when my life here is ended.

God is Love, and His Love neverfails.

Mom