A great finish to a great year

We began the morning as usual, and after breakfast, we rode our bikes to Ranchero Village to see the Hamels and give Sue a pin she had wanted to use. We rode from there to the hospital to sign up to work. We found the only day open was Friday afternoon, but we don’t want that slot because we have dances many Fridays. We rode back home, and I drove to inquire about a golf cart. I made a deal with the guy and drove to La Feria to do the government paperwork. Supposedly, Obama will give us a $4114 tax credit for buying a road worthy cart. I had to pay $6700+ but that will be reduced by the government. The cart will not be ready for 2 weeks but will be gold and black--Purdue colors. The guys even gave me a beer after the deal. I returned home for lunch and then took a nap. I had bought some pork tamales a week ago but had forgotten that I had ordered spicy pork. Evelyn could not eat them. I was sleepy because I have not been getting the sleep I need. I have been staying up too late. We got ready and went to church where we were blessed with Holy Communion. The pastor even had a good service for a change. From there we went to the New Year’s Eve dance at the park. There was a DJ who played good oldies from our active decades. Our next door neighbors joined us, and we sat together. We didn’t stay past 11 because Evelyn’s hip hurt, and we always leave before the drunks get kiss happy at midnight. Perhaps they don’t here, but we have never stayed to find out. Years ago, that happened to Evelyn so we have not stayed until midnight since. We had a very good time and danced as well as we have in recent memory. Many have had difficult years but ours has been pretty good except for Evelyn’s bout with skin disease during the summer. We remember the “trip of a lifetime” to South America with our dear friends Tom and Luanne. We thank Jesus for allowing us to live as we do. It is sad to see so many of our friends ignore the free forgiveness that He died to earn for them. We thank Him for His love.