2004
| June 2004 |
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We're halfway through 2004 and I have to admit, it's been a rough year. The wonderful high points far outshine the stones in the road, but ... it's still rough. The key is to STAY POSITIVE! (And be extremely thankful for your family!) Bill is training as a pilot with Guardian Flight in Fairbanks. It's been an extremely stressful month going without his paycheck from May 1 to June 15. He did some part time work which helped keep us fed and fueled, but recovery will be long and hard. Our entire savings, including the IRA are totally wiped out. The really sad thing is, we know we aren't alone... Lots of folks have it even worse. Since the materials have been sitting around here long enough to become a nuisance, we are continuing with the home improvements, none of which have been completed yet. These don't even include painting the house which was begun in... oh... hm. 1998? I forget. But that's no matter. It's home. In the meantime we've been keeping VERY busy and we are finishing up painting Emily's room, and in the middle of painting Annie's room.  Our favorite television programs are "Trading Spaces", "While You Were Out", and "What Not to Wear." Of course Bill and Annie's favorite is still "Law and Order" now that "Friends" is over. Not that we have all that much time to watch TV! Annie is sending in job applications, hoping to help us out with our tight budget before she goes to Texas in September. We'll post more on that when we find out! Cross your fingers! |
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