Broken Windshield

Well, not getting full coverage insurance for the rental car finally caught up with us. While driving to SLC this last week, to be with Tonie, we must have been hit by a rock or something. The chip was on the edge of the window and then it cracked from there. I had to pay to replace the window on the rental car and thankfully, it was not as much as I was worried it would be. Out of all the trips I have taken, this is the first time there has been any incident of damage to the car. Whew! I can count my lucky stars that it was not worse.

On the way to SLC last Thursday evening, it rained and snowed. It was really difficult when trying to pass a semi on the road becuase they sent up such a spray of slush that it would cover the front window. The wipers could not keep the window clear. I had to brake several times becuase I could not see anything in front of me. Then when we, Robbie went with me, got into Utah, the road top is white and the lines on the road are white. I could not see the lane marking for the life of me. Robbie kept watch and would begin frantically saying, "you're over the line, you're over the line" or "lane marker! Lane marker!" I think he kept me from side swiping a couple of cars.

Tonie had surgery on Friday and she did well. She is recovering at home and feels so much better than she did before the surgery. Robbie, Cyn, Kyle, and I all met to keep her company while she convalesced. On Saturday, we watched conference together. Then Saturday evening we went to dinner at "DoDo's" a bistro named after the extinct bird. The desserts were to die for and we really enjoyed ourselves.

On Sunday, we watched the morning session of conference and then Robbie and I started our trek back to Boise. The roads were much better and I was driving in the daylight. The trip was uneventful. We got home in good time, turned the car in, and crashed for the evening.

This week, I am back to a normal schedule at work. How boring is that!! Ineed to put in some work days this month so I can bring up my stats for case processing. I think I have been enjoyoing myself for too long. Now I need to buckle down.

Robb is almost finished with tax season. YEAH!! I will get to see him more evenings. Right now he comes home, grabs a bit and hits the bed. Not much of a life. The rest of the year will be much better and he promises he won't put in so many hours next year. We will see when next year comes.

We are both very thankful we have jobs. The economy is so bad that people are losing jobs right and left. We are blessed. We hope the Lord continues to bless us as he has done. Take care. I better go now.