Anita A. Hook

Well, Sis, it's a year. A very LONG year and a very short year. How does that happen? Diane, Jaclyn and I just had a great visit with Emily and Del. It will be so nice to get them back here in New England.
As expected, Obama is doing one heck of a job. He is definitely the right person at the right time. Keep an eye on him. You'll see what I mean.
Getting used to not having you around hasn't been easy, but the support of the family helps. We all just have to work together and...

Hi Kiddo
Well here we are the first anniversary, and life's been quite an adjustment without you.
As Peter said many months ago, nothing is the same without you.
Last week Donna Kevin Steven and Mary came to visit, and I can't tell you how good it was to see them. They all look great, but I was sorry to see how Kevin's back is bothering him, and hopefully he will take care of that soon! Steve needs to go into politics, you would be proud of his words of wisdom, he takes after...

Happy Easter Kiddo, I wonder how your holiday is this year, must be cool!

Love you Miss you

Emily & Del

Anita,

So much has happened in the past few months!

I went to Scotland for New Year's to visit Sid and JenniD. We had a great time and you were always there with us.

I became an aunt, went on vacation to the South of Spain, got a promotion and payraise, and made the decision to leave the island later this year.

I applied for and got the work and travel visa for Canada! Once I enter the country, I can stay for 12 months and work anywhere I want! Right now I plan...

Hi Kiddo,

Here we are, another month gone by.

All is well, although the NorthEast will be getting a snow storm tonight, enough all ready! We did not get this one, it came up from the south. I"ll just bet you don't miss the snow and cold!
Del is doing pretty good on his layoff, but he is NOT ready for retirement.
And me, I am working as much as possible, which is not much.
Koufy and I are hooked on the web-sight JigZone, we just can't stop, it is fun.

Hi Kiddo,

Another month has gone by, number 9, and my how time does travel.

Obama is in office and off to quite a start. Before inauguration he had 85% of his staff ready, including Hillary as Secretary of State, and George Mitchell has come out of retirement to assist Hillary in foreign policy, cool!
There is light at the end of this very long tunnel.

They are building houses here, and hopefully they will move. There seems to be movement on a couple of houses, let's...

Merry Christmas Anita. Sure was different this year, but we all know you were watching over us. I think I have assumed the role of family baker! Wish you could taste one of my cupcakes! I believe my culinary talents are being helped along by you. We all miss you, but we know you will always be with us. Love you always, Allison
P.S. I am taking good care of George, just like I promised you I would.

Merry Christmas Kiddo,

Well, what better place to be on this joyist day, than with the "Big Boy"
And what a day this is for you all of you, family and friends, to be together.
I will bet the weather is better than here, cold and lots of snow on the ground.
Paul talked Del into going to Fort Myers, we are going to visit with Merle and Alma, leaving tonight. What a shame he did not come with me last Febuary.
We are going to Helen's for dinner soon, then back here to pack. We...

Merry Christmas, Sis. This sure is a different year, but we'll do fine. We're all strong and we lean on each other. Santa was good to all of us, especially the kids and that's as it should be. We'll toast to you. You have the best seat in the house to watch over us and there are a lot of us to watch over. If anyone can do it, it's you.
But don't be too greedy - let the others watch also. Just wanted to check in to let you know I think about you a lot. But you already know that! ...