Sunday, June 1, 2008

The Fence & Garden

We added some more pictures to this post - the Garden is growing and I have planted a few more plants.

Because we had a few problems with animals in the neighborhood getting into our garden, we decided yesterday to put up a fence. It had to be with materials we already had on hand so in looking around I found some fencing material that once belonged to the Beehive which they decided not to use so gave it to us. I found some old rusty metal posts and decided that would work.

I went to work dragging the materials over and had started putting the posts in when suddenly Arlin appeared and drug the rest of the materials over and took the post driver away from me and started in. We made pretty good progress, with Ellsworth cutting the wires, and me trying to do something to help and then Cindy came over and chipped right in, helping with tying the wires (we had to put two rows and they had to be tied together). Soon Neil came over and between them it wasn't long and we had a fence. The gate is one of our old pea vine fencing that we used.
They were kind enough to leave their own projects and help us out. We appreciate them very much.

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Garth is going to Washington D.C.

Well, Garth did go to WA DC and is there as I write this. They had the awards program and he will be heading home in the morning. I don't know much more about it. It is a frustrating thing that he cannot tell us more than he does.

Yes, it is true. Here is an exerpt from Garth's letter:

"The DIRNSA (Director of NSA) gives out an award every year to the unit that has the best and most siginificant impact on the military through Signals Intelligence. Well, my Platoon won the award this year. Its usually given to a Battalion or at least a company size element so we are the first Platoon sized element to win it. Anyway, the award will be presented in Washington DC. Anyway, its a pretty prestigious thing and not too many people can say they have won it. Its pretty exciting!! I hope to get something for each member of my platoon as a commemorative gift for the event. If you have any ideas let me know. Well, it wont be too long now. I am brimming with anticipation mixed with severe anxiety. I miss and love you guys. Will see you soon."

Garth will be home in just a few days - we are waiting to hear when - won't know the exact day or time until he is on the plane. He called a few days ago and we got to hear his voice for a very few minutes but we loved hearing from him.
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Uncle Ralph

June 25th - As most of you know, Ralph had a complete hip replacement over a week ago and is mending pretty well we think. The first surgery was not healing right - it was crooked so they decided to finally do this surgery. He should be much better off once it is completely healed.
It was quite an ordeal for him
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As most of you know, my brother Ralph was in a horrible car accident yesterday morning (Sat Apr 19th) Actually it was about 1 o'clock in the morning. He was on his paper route and driving along about 60 miles an hour he said when a car came over the hill and was in his lane. He had no time to do anything; the car just hit him head on.
We are all feeling fortunate that Ralph is still with us. He was hurt quite badly with several broken bones. However, he didn't lose consciousness, which means a lot and he is trying to keep his spirits up which means a lot.
Neil kindly drove mom and I to the hospital in Tacoma yesterday and we stayed there and visited with his family until he was out of surgery and then out of the recovery room. We did get to visit with him for a while in his room. He is in a lot of pain but they have changed his pain medication now and it is helping him.

Here is his address if you would like to send him a card which I know he would enjoy receiving.
Ralph R. Dahlberg Room 516 J Wing
Tacoma General Hospital
315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
PO BX 5299
Tacoma, WA . 98415

Time Goes by

This past Friday night I rode with Neil and Maddy to the Elma Football Field to watch two of our grandsons play soccer.
Jesse Burbidge (Cindy & Arlin's) played for the Elma soccer team and did a great job. Dalton Newell (Eldon & Candy's) played for Tumwater. He did a great job also but was limited on the time he could play as he was plagued with a nosebleed.
It brought back a lot of memories of past football games. Eldon, Gordon, Garth, Aaron, Josh and Dan all played football for Elma. They loved it with a passion. I loved going to the games and rooting for the boys.
How quickly time passes. It seemed so strange to be there at the football field watching my children's children play. I don't get to go very often but enjoy it when I do.
Jesse is Captain of his team and will graduate from high school this year so he doesn't have too many games left to play.
It was good to sit with the family and enjoy their company.

Favorite Memory from Childhood