What a great message to run across. While you always manage to show good spirits to all of us (no Guy, not that kind.), it makes my day to hear that you might, at long last, be getting some of the good news and good times that you so richly deserve. Thanks for sharing it with us! Jo At 04:42 PM 9/8/2005 -0600, Kim wrote:

With all the bad news we've been having lately, I thought I'd share a happy moment. I have a few reasons to feel good today.

I was driving through Spanish Fork Canyon recently, sun shining on the deep red and orange maple leaves (looks like we'll be treated to a glorious, colorful fall this year), listening to my favorite oldies-but-goodies R&R station, when I heard the following lyrics that some of you may also recognize:

Things are goin' great and they're only gettin' better. I'm doin' all right and gettin' good grades. The future's so bright - I gotta wear shades.

I've been waiting a long time for a better future for me and my family, and I think I may finally need shades. I don't mean to belittle at all what people are going through elsewhere, but we can all still have/see a little hope - the proverbial silver lining - in a few places. I hope I can share what I've been given with those who may need some help. And that also goes to any of my good friends closer to home. So, even if y'all just need to get away from the koyaanisqatsi of the Wasatch Front, come rest yer bones in Sanpete and visit us in Mt. Pleasant. Skies are dark here...at least when the weather cooperates.

Kim