Thu, Oct 11, 2007
We’re chuggin’ along here. No big medical news to report. Ramona is doing great with her therapies – getting better at drinking and eating by mouth, rolling like a log down a hill, pulling up into a kneeling position, making and imitating sounds, in general developing at an age appropriate level.
Other than that we’ve had a string of colds in the house and Jane mysteriously got a stress fracture in her foot (but she’s got a boot).
Here’s a shot from a family visit to the North Park Village Nature Center.

October 11, 2007, at 10:08 pm
Hi from northeast Iowa—your neighbors, our children/grandchildren are here—Michael has the Argyle sniffles but
they don’t interfere with his activity/energy, Jane’s adulation of him and our enjoying every moment with them and their
parents. Sorry to hear about your Jane’s foot—just one more
stress—isn’t that what parenting is all about—plus love,
love. love! We send you ours—Ross & Mary Oh yes Ross (G’pa)
had an echo-cardio (sp?) something test today; Molly & Mike
filled us in as to what-it-is-and-why because of Ramona’s
medical history—thank you Ramona—you and Simon and
your parents continue to be in our prayers.
October 12, 2007, at 12:19 am
Glad to hear things are going well! I’ve been wondering what’s going on with Ramona and Simon! Hope your foot heals quickly Jane.
October 12, 2007, at 7:19 am
Adorable picture! I’m so glad that Ramona is doing so well!!!! Jane, I hope your foot feels better soon!
Angie
October 12, 2007, at 9:14 am
Jane I’m sorry about that foot – but in light of the lovely nature pic and non-news, my old stand-by seems more than appropriate. Thank you O God for new mercies every morning.
God bless you Ramona Mae and Simon – what a team. Praise you Lord for your divine Providence.
Much love to you all,
Jackie
Jackie
October 15, 2007, at 8:35 am
Dear Andy, Dear Jane,
Gollee! I am sorry to hear about the foot, Jane! Been there, done that – ouch! I don’t suppose a boot on the foot will slow YOU down any:)
The Dude & The Dudette continue to amaze & delight. Thank you for sharing your lives with me, with us. Holding you close, even at a distance:)
Lots of love!
October 15, 2007, at 1:22 pm
That is a great picture.
October 15, 2007, at 2:46 pm
Oh phew. Thanks for posting. I still stress/worry a little when we (your adoring public) don’t hear anything for a long time on this site!
Sorry about the foot & the colds. Glad to hear the stresses are of a slightly more humdrum variety ….
October 16, 2007, at 9:31 am
Jane and Andy
Thank you for undating us. Its good to hear. You are always in my prayers.
Love Aunt Ro
October 23, 2007, at 1:06 pm
Ack…Jane you’ve seriously got to take out your stress in another way, babe…leave your poor feet alone!
Hope to find some time around Christmastime to run over and see you when we come to town.
peace
ang
October 23, 2007, at 3:47 pm
What a great picture! Tate (my son) says, “Ramona should come to my house.” :o)
Hope your foot is feeling better Jane!