January 13, 2006

• Well, this has been a day and no mistake.

  The short version:  Benjamin had to go to the ER this morning, where he was finally diagnosed with intussusception, which is one intestine impinging on the other, basically.  Fortunately the procedure they used worked, this avoiding surgery.  He does have to stay in the hospital overnight, however.  According to Kirstin, he was initially intimidated by the control panel on the bed but once he got the hang of it.....! 

  Jessica called to say her husband, Jason, got his electrician's license today! 

  Plus Brianna knows how to read, and proved it by reading out loud one of her books from school.  ;^)

  Alex and Beth will be back in town later this month when his band plays at various universities and schools in the area, and what's best is he'll be here when Charles ships out to boot camp. 

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  Here in north Texas we're having a huge problem with grass fires as it's been so hideously dry.  No decent rain in ages!  However, I was bemused to see one of those highway signs  -  the kind that flash messages?  -  announcing an "Arson/burn ban".

  An arson ban?  Isn't arson banned by definition?

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  Today's the first day of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.  Yee haw.  Here comes the traffic!  This morning when I was at Elaine's house Meredith earnestly asked me if I'd ever been on a Ferris wheel.  Naturally, I assured her I had indeed.  Elaine said that to get to her school they drive past where the midway is, and Meredith has been fascinated by the Ferris wheel.  I wonder how she'll like it?

  Always thought 'em a bit scary, myself. 

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