Christmas 2010

The Worst of Times - The Best of Times
The worst of times - last year,the day after Thanksgiving , getting Norm's diagnosis of a glioblastoma.
Losing Matt Winthrop, Ed Caldwell and George Rickles during this past year.The Best of Times
Living to see two great sons and two great daughters-in-law and four darling grandchildren with one more arriving in April.
Being able to travel this past year to Minnesota, Phoenix, Maui, Boston to see Norm's Dodgers with Andy and Pete, Cannon Beach two times and the Wallowas and having quality visits with family and friends. Enjoying visits from Norm's sisters in the summer. Dee and Larry Whyman, Debbie and Ken Kubota, Myrna and Koos last week, Mark and Karen Sat. and Marilyn and Stu early next year.
More Bests include celebrating our 40th anniversary at DeCarli's in Beaverton- our favorite restaurant, Drug Info dedicating their library to Norm, handicapped parking, all the delicious goodies that people have brought us, appreciating each day as a gift and the experience of hospice- the comfort, support and quality of the hospice staff.
Last but not least, LaRue, Andy and Ali's pug, who loves Norm as much as he loves her and was his constant companion while we had her.

Norm mentioned " Things I needn't worry about anymore"
Lady Gaga- Low T- 4 Hour Erection -WIKI LEAKS - Jersey Shore -taking out the garbage- cleaning the gutters-prostate exams - colonoscopies - and "old man's" nose and ear hair.


All in all, we have so much to be thankful for. We wish all of you the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of New Years. All our love, Norm and Marge