For the past year or so, I have had a decline in my vision. By the late Spring of 2024, my vision had deteriorated to the point that it was becoming difficult for me to drive. I also have found some of my responsibilities at work that involve reading challenging. I was able to do…
I traveled to Michigan to attend Paul Royce Pence’s funeral on 9/19/2024. My mom and dad made the trip together. It was a sad occasion, but we were grateful to spend some time with family. Paul was my last living uncle. It has been sad to say goodbye to all of them. Growing up, Paul…
Julie and I went to the Kernersville Little Theater today. We saw a matinée performance of Beauty and the Beast. The actors and musicians were good. We enjoyed it very much. Emily went with us and brought a friend. The performance was at Kernersville Elementary School. The theater is raising money for an auditorium. I…
I ordered a Pedego Interceptor about 3 weeks ago, and it arrived on Wednesday. I haven’t ridden bicycles in over 10 years. This is my 2nd day riding it. I am having a lot of fun. It is also good for my health to exercise. Today, I cycled more than 14 miles. I am using…
Our family was able to enjoy dinner together on Father’s Day, 6/16/2024. We went to Bleu’s Restaurant in Winston-Salem, which is one of my dad’s favorite places to eat. I’m grateful for another moment to share with my girls and my dad.
Julie and I went to Michigan to attend Troy David Pence’s open house on 6/15/2024. We are happy for him that he has graduated from high school. He plans to attend a distance learning program at Olivet Nazarene University. We were only able to stay on Friday on Saturday. Julie and I both had to…
Emily, Julie and I went on vacation to Charleston, South Carolina from 5/4/2024 through 5/8/2024. We had a wonderful time together. Julie finished radiation therapy the last week of April. Her prognosis is very good with a less than 8% lifetime chance that cancer could recur. We rented a house in a quiet neighborhood about…
Today is my mom’s 80th birthday. Julie and I enjoyed having dinner with her and my dad to celebrate. Emily and her friend Haley were able to join us. My mom has had health challenges in recent years, but continues to be very loving and kind. She has impacted many friends and family members through…
Julie had surgery to treat breast cancer on 2/13/2024 and today was her first post-op appointment. We did not know what the prognosis or treatment would be until the pathology report was available. The doctor gave us wonderful news. There is no evidence that the cancer has spread. She has a very good prognosis. She…
