Gathering with Friends

It is always special when we get together with our friends. This week we've been fortunate to have a delicious dinner at the Singleton's. Steve and Becky are long-time friends that feel like family. In the 33 years that I've known them, they've seen my life go through an unbelievable number of changes and stuck with me. I'm blessed to have true friends who love me unconditionally. Even though they've not always lived close to us, every time we're together it's like we've never been apart. I'm so glad they're in Conway now. Their support during the last year and a half has been invaluable. (They were only two of MANY friends who've literally "loved us" through the pain.)
Tonight we got to visit with the Pfeiffers. Brett, Angela, Abigail, and Jessica, had come back to AR for Christmas. We also were able to see Brandon, Pam and KaraLynn, with Neil and Caralee. After a short visit at our house we all went to the Purple Cow for supper. Whenever we're together through the past 26 years, we laugh and reminisce about the adventures our families have shared. The Pfeiffers were Trav's second family. He never tired of going to their home and "taking advantage" of the attention that was lavished upon him by the twins. They're truly our family in spirit. God has been good to us. Not only these two families but so many others have given us the gift of love that God has provided. We have so many angels surrounding us, we will forever be grateful. If you're reading this, you know you are one of our angels. God bless you all.

With all of our love,

Randy & Karen

Wow! It's December!

Randy and I had a relaxing time at Tunica over Thanksgiving. Paula Deen's Restaurant really spoiled my thoughts of ever making a really good meal for the holidays. It was amazing! We did, however, enjoy the company of our moving friends last week. Becky, Steve, Beverly, Jeremy, Meredith, Darin, Cindy and Mom and Dad joined us for a home-cooked meal from my Rachael Ray Cookbook that Trav gave me a few Christmases ago. I think it turned out fine. It was good to get together with some of our friends and spend an evening together. My next goal is to have Randy's employees over before Christmas and the Warrior clan soon after. We have so many people to acknowledge for their love and support during the last year and a half. (Can you believe it's been that long since Trav was with us?) Hopefully, after everyone has been here once for a meal, they'll feel comfortable returning--OFTEN! We've missed seeing everyone and it's been kind of dreary around here. I'm sure the holidays will be over before we can even think about it. Keep in touch and let me hear from all of you. We've missed you.

Love to everyone,

Karen