Update for 10-29-06

Sunday
We are having a wonderful time in North Carolina with our dear friends the Guenthers who moved here a year ago, the Carnevales who we traveled here with and Julie Eacott, a long time friend from our Marriage Encounter days. We have laughed a lot, watch old videos of us years ago and just caught up with each other. Friday we went to the Biltmore Estate. It was raining so we couldn't look at the gardens but the home was gigantic and unbelievable. Then yesterday we went to the home of Carl Sandberg. What a difference. He lived very simply and had gorgeous views of the countryside from his home up on the hill. Tha fall colors are wonderful and Joe borrewed Barb's camera to take some pictures. We have experienced some great vegetarian meals at all-vegetarian restaurants. I think I need to take some cooking lessons. My food doesn't taste nearly as good as what I have eaten this weekend. Joe continues to do well although I am pushing food and snacks on him so he doesn't lose too much more weight too fast. We head home tomrrow but will take two days and stop and see the sights as we go. Thanks for all your prayers and comments. We feel blessed with every good day we have. God bless. Mary Anne