Rock and siding.

Progress.

Jawon and Dale at the overlook on Lake of the Ozarks

Dale let's go swimmin

Dale let's go swimmin

Dale let's go swimmin

Dale can we go swimmin??

Jawon and his Catfish

King of the Hill

Jawon next to the new house at Lake of the Ozarks

Lake Ada from Harry's front door.

Nothing new to report on Moriah's condition. She did have another toenail removed and is battling a slight infection. Antibiotics should take care of it. Jawon and I visited her several times over the past week. Watching a five year old talk to her in this situation, and listening to his honesty and innocence was heart warming and heart breaking.

We had a great week both in Iowa City and at the Lake. Lot's of hours fishing, tubing, swimming, and only the cartoon network allowed on the television. We were joined by old friend Nathan Banchik and his wife Connie. Great to have them their. The weather and the scenery were outstanding.

It reminds me of the old Einstien quote,

"Their are only two ways to live your life, One is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle" I know which one I would pick.

A five year old certainly keeps thing in perspective.

"Hey Dale, look the sky is makin a sunset. Do you think Mary is up there?"

Then he wondered why I was crying.

I am a blessed man.

I will be spending the weekend in Chicago with a group of Iowa City friends and Hawkeye fans. Cubs game on Friday and then we will watch the Hawkeyes play Northern Illinois at Soldier Field on Saturday. Should be a great weekend. Enjoy your holiday. Don't work to hard if you have to work on Labor Day. Ironic isn't it?

Keep the Faith

God Bless

Dale