Wow, almost a month since last posting. People who periodically look at my blog tell me I'm too brief and don't post often enough. Brevity is part of my nature, I guess.
Last night Carol and I were honored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. There are a lot of more deserving supporters of that great organization, but we are proud nevertheless. I was surprised by having my sister, Sandi, from Indianapolis, and her daughter, Susan, from the Washington, D.C. area, show up for the occasion. It was a marvelous evening during which over $350,000 was raised for diabetes research. I just have a feeling we are not far from a cure for this "silent" disease. In fact, Dr. Hans Sollinger, noted transplant specialist at UW, told Carol and me last night that he also feels we are not far from a cure. Let's pray.
Yesterday was also the funeral for Jodi Lou Barlow Rickert, a former personal banker here. It was a sad day. Our Jim McNulty did a wonderful talk on his reflections about Jodi. Jodi was only 36 years old and leaves a infant daughter, Sophie, husband Ray and parents. Knowing we will all be together again gives us hope, doesn't it?
Well, a little longer than usual. Life is good!
