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another full day and my time is short

Today was full. I went to McDonalds with Bridgett, Zennick, Jade and Hannah because they have a playground. Really, I'm not suppose to go to McDonalds until after Easter. That was my goal for lent. Sorry about that...I'll try not to mess up on that goal again. I just thought it would be good for the kids so they could play. Bridgett is my niece and I haven't seen her in 13 years. She is a totally great mom! Her 3 kids are all bright and wonderful! Hannah reminds me of my sister Shelley, Jade looks just like Bridgett and my sister Dianna, and Zennick looks like my nephew Doug. I love them all! I hope they can come visit us in Germany someday. That would be great!!!
Dianna and Paul made us really good Barbeque for dinner. It cooked for 5 hours, and just fell off the bones. I only eat the chicken. I am trying to stick to my lent promise. Those ribs looked so good!
I watched the academy awards with Dad tonight. I want to rush out and see Blind side and the hurt locker. Both sounded really good!
Mom is doing very well. She is still in some pain, but moves around very well. It will still take a few more weeks to recover, but she is well on her way! I help her with her therapy, and her progress is wonderful!
I only have a few short days left. I don't even want to think about this fact. I simply want to hold the hand of my parents as long as I'm here. I'll post photos tomorrow. Thank you Juergen for holding down the fort, you are simply the best and I miss you my darling man!

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