Just thought I would let you guys know what's been going on with me and my family lately, in case you've been wondering. On Tuesday, Jan 24th, my husband and I will be going to Indiana to visit his Mom and brother, whom we haven't seen in several years. Actually, we are flying into Louisville, KY, which is the closest airport to Southern Indiana, where they live. They actually live in Madison, Indiana, which is bordered by the Ohio River. It will be nice to get away from everything for a little while, and get a break from cooking and constantly cleaning up after a family of six!! My m-i-l is very anxious to see my DH, as they weren't able to come out and visit him while he was hospitalized all those months.

Then, in late March, we are ALL going on an 8 day cruise from NY to the Bahamas. No, not on the Costa Concordia (what a mess that was!), but on the Norwegian Gem. It's going to be a big, fun, bunch of us, including my son and his family, and my d-i-l's parents - 8 of us all together. We have 3 cabins in a row, and are really excited about going!

Needless to say, my husband is doing well. His meds are pretty well stabilized, he has a therapist, as do I, and he is happy, well fed, and relaxed. The first half of this year will be a busy one, what with our trips and also the addition we are having built onto our house sometime within the next several months. We are building a master suite on the main level for my husband and me. We are really looking forward to that, as well.

I probably won't be able to get online at all next week, but we will be coming home next Sunday.

Jacquie, the world traveler