We had a really fun time with Martin R, (bobbie Jo's husband) and Aunt Cheryl tonight for their birthdays. We went to Whataburger and with all the family there, almost filled the place up! I made a HUGE german chocolate two layer cake, and we shared the left overs with the staff at the restaurant. We do this every year, and really look forward to it.

Also, I got a nice surprise today too. Martin and I are in the process of going through all the cupboards and closets to get rid of stuff we don't need. Many years ago, I used to make sterling jewlery and sell it at flea markets, church fairs and jewlery shows. I gave it up because at the time I was struggling with an illness that kept me in a wheelchair, and it was hard to keep everything going.

Today, Martin was going through some jewelry cases, (large bags) that hold jewelry trays that I used to use with my business. I thougt they were empty, but to my surprise, 3 full trays of necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets were in one of the cases. It brought back memories of when I made jewelry, and now, I think I would like to try again. I have many supplies, and I really think it would be fun to start making jewelry. I will see what happens, but I am going to go through all my stuff and see what I have, and then maybe I can go to a trade-day show that is in a town not far from here next month. That should be fun, and I have other stuff to sell too. It is funny how things just pop out at you from time to time, maybe this is one way that Heavenly Father will help us through the employment crisis. Papa is feeling better, but I think he is getting antsy. He is not used to staying home all day, but I sure love having him here.