sad news

My heart is very sad right now. A friend of ours committed suicide last Saturday. Kevon and Dave decided to wait and tell me after Christmas. He was long time resident, Denis Stark. I've known him since I moved here. He lived just down the road from me on Barber Cut-off Road where the school is now. Him and I and Buddy Beard used to sled on Anderson's Hill. He used to drive me, Karen Davies, and Buddy to school every day in his pick up truck during high school. We had so many great times. He married one of my best friends, Darlene Ryan, and they had 3 great kids before their marriage ended in divorce. I talked with Dar for awhile last night and they are all having a hard time with this. She is trying to help her kids (now adults) get through this tragedy. Kevon was just getting to know him.... they work in the same area. That is how he found out before it came out in the paper. His obituary should be coming out today or tomorrow. Please keep the whole family in your prayers. His services won't be until January 12th.

Yesterday we went and talked to an attorney about getting our personal stuff together. It is time. Then we went to Silverdale to get my glasses fixed...which they couldn't really do and it has been over 2 years since my last exam...so Lanny & I both made appointments for the end of January. It was so cool.... it snowed all day. The roads got a bit covered in Silverdale. Our ground was covered here. Very pretty...but now gone.

No plans for today. The lady from the place I interviewed at in Bremerton wants to meet with me and her boss on Monday. I've decided to have a New Years Eve party with food and games! I know Ron & Sharon, Craig & Cindy, and probably Jake & Patty will be coming so far. Let me know if you want to come!!!! We're starting at 7....Lanny doesn't get off til 8 but will be home as the party starts up. Should be fun. Just what we need!

Have a great day today! And a wonderful weekend!