Volume 7 , Issue 9

Yes! I'm Still Out There

"After my sojourn to the Sonoran Desert last month, I returned home due to the constant rain that we have had here on the West Coast and 4 corner Area. Firstly, I would like to say, Happy Birthday to you.

Secondly, one of my granddaughter's birthday is today, Feb. 26th. She's celebrating her 14th. today. Oh ... to be 14 again. Actually, I don't think that I could take growing up all over again, do you? Especially, since I wouldn't change anything.

Next, I was surprised to read my Cousin Maynard's name in part of the newsletter. (Maynard Arndt) I haven't talked to him for years, but knew that he still lived on or near the original family homestead. I remember the caves near there. That was always a favorite place for us kids to go when we visited Uncle Dave and Aunt Pearl Arndt. Just by happen chance I called the Flower shop in Alva where she worked and ordered some flowers for a relatives funeral. She of course picked up on my name and we chatted for some time. I keep thinking that I need to give Maynard a call and talk about old times with him. But as many do, I keep putting it off. It's a shame how we tend to drift apart in our lives. Especially, when we move around so much in these modern times.

After leaving the Alva/Wichita area, I've lived in New York City, Dallas Texas, El Paso, TX, Newport Beach, CA, San Diego County, CA and of course now in Nevada. It's been difficult for anyone to keep up with me. Old age has slowed me down somewhat, however. This new machine, (the Computer) and email have helped me to get back in touch with family. I also stay in touch almost daily with my daughter, my two granddaughters and two of my brothers. Thank you again for your work and the always interesting newsletters." -- Max (Strickland, Arndt) Vickers   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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