Good Bye President Carter

             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

I love my kids!

The oldest four of my kids all went to West Virginia to visit Chance and see his house.    

I asked for a photo of all five of them together and this is what I got!

 

 Courtney 46, Morgan 43, Darcy 40, Austin 37 and Chance 34

 How did we get so lucky to have five wonderful people born to us?

 

 

                        

 

  

 

 

Christmas 2024. being a grandmother!

 

Christmas Card

 We got our Christmas cards out late this year.  Before Christmas, but probably not in time for them to be received before Christmas.

So, here's what we sent:

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas 2024

Dear Friends and Family

Another busy year has passed, and this year has brought us the exciting news of the birth of our first grandchild.    Our son Darcy and his wife Jody gave birth to a baby boy, Galileo Brewster Sherwood on June 17, 2024.  We went to North Carolina in July to meet the newest member of the Sherwood family.

In April, Nick, Nancy and Buddy our dog, drove to a KOA outside of Dayton, Ohio to witness the total eclipse of the sun.   Buddy was unimpressed, but we thought it was pretty awesome!

In May, Nancy went to Maine to visit Austin and then house/cat-sit while Austin’s travels west included his annual Burning Man pilgrimage.  There was so much travel by the 5 Sherwood children this year, we can’t remember everywhere they went.

While in Maine, Nancy was able to re-connect with her friend, Marti Daniels who she knew from when we lived in Tromsø, Norway in the 80s.  Nancy also enjoyed exploring Maine with Austin’s next-door neighbor and Nancy’s friend Sylvia.

In October, Nancy had knee replacement surgery on her right knee, so now she has a matching pair (her left knee was replaced a few years ago).

Nick went on a trans-Atlantic cruise from the UK to the States in December.   Nancy’s sister, Carol stayed with Nancy to help her with her recuperation.

We are looking forward to having a full house for Christmas this year with all five kids, their partners and spouses, and of course the new first-Christmas star of the show, Galileo!

 

The Sherwood Family

Ouch!

 From Tuesday, December 17th.

I had knee replacement surgery seven weeks ago today. My recovery has been going pretty well. I am able to walk around the house without a cane.

That is, was. This evening we went to Chipotle, to eat. As I left the ladies room I tripped over a stack of patio umbrellas that were in the middle of the floor. I did not see them until I was on the floor. I fell on both knees. The one I had surgery on five years ago and the one from seven weeks ago. I am bruised and sore. I hope nothing is terribly damaged. Just by luck my follow up appointment with the surgeon is tomorrow. Wish me luck, as I limp off to bed.

December 18th:

My knees really hurt. That said, I saw the doctor today and got x-rays. Nothing is broken. Just inflamed and sore. I will be alright, just in pain for a while

December 20th:

My knees hurt and I feel fragile. But even worse that the knee pain is my ribs. I have been assured that I did not break a rib. But when I cough my ribs really hurt!

I believe in vaccinations

 

Christmas is Coming!

 

I have been recovering from my knee surgery.   I knew it would be bad and I was right.  The early days were really rough, but now I am able to walk .   

I have slept in a recliner since I got home except for the firt night.   Last night I decided to try sleeping in the bed again.   It was scary worried that I would twist my knee and hurt myself.    I did manage to sleep about two hours before I made my way back to the recliner.  Maybe tonight I will be brave and sleep in our bedrooom upatairs.

While Nick travelled, Carol spent the last two weeks here.  It's been like a girls trip.  I don't think we have ever spent this much time together just hanging out.  We've watched some good movies and TV shows.

Nick's been on a cruise the past could of weeks,which is why Carol has been babysitting for me. He's been sending my emaisl every day which is nice.   But he is also keeping meup to date on his stomach Issues.   I just hope that he is not too wiped out for Christmas decoration when he gets back.  Just a couple more days.It is sure to be a total, chaotic Christmas this year!  All five kids, spouses and partners and the baby!