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I just tried to post but I must have done something wrong because it didn't come up so I'll try again. Things have been busy at the Finchers but just with everyday stuff. Jeremiah just got back from a weekend in Lubbock visiting cousins John and Lindy and checking out TT again before joining the ranks of the college bound. JD's busy with Red, Rhythm and Blues. They performed at the Paramount Theater before a production of Peter Pan. They sounded great and it's always fun for me to see and hear them! Both Jeremiah and Annagrace are at Super Bowl parties with friends so Mike and I will have a party of our own with King Crab legs and guacamole. Go Seahawks! Aunt Mickey and Bodie were in Lubbock visiting also and Jeremiah gave a good report about Mickey's health. She seems to be having more "good" days lately and we are so grateful to God for that. Jeremiah is busy with Senior things and the moms are getting together this week to plan a big senior bash for the boys! Annagrace is very busy with student teaching, still working at the Country club and trying to manage her social life. The 7-7 working days are killing her! She's not sure she likes the "grown up " world. Mike turned the big 50 and we're planning a trip to the U.S. Open tennis tournament in NYC over Labor Day to celebrate. He was excited to win a tournament in Houston last weekend. He and JD are playing a tournament this weekend together - a good father/son bonding time. My life at school has been a little discouraging with heartbreaking home issues of some of my kids. However, after a couple of parent conferences, things seem a little better. We're looking toward the Houston trip for Mickey's surgery on the 15th and we're praying for great results. I love reading and seeing tidbits about Elias' life. I'll send pictures when I figure out how. I hope the rest of the family will start posting soon. It's great fun! Love, Aunt Patty