Trimming

Our family waits until after Thanksgiving

1. to trim the tree,
2. to think about Christmas,
3. to shop for gifts, and
4. to send holiday letters.

Meanwhile, CYFFR studies

1. how to trim the fat from our budget, and
2. the difference between organizing and manipulating in communities.

28 NOVEMBER 2014, BLACK FRIDAY!  Mom said good-bye to her host.  Before 8 am she had greeted Alan and others who had helped the chef serve her meals.  Before 7, she had emailed her report to Grandad, Dexter W. Hess, and posted on Facebook for ALL of their children to see.

29 November, CYFFR ENJOYED A DAY OF REST WITH GRANNY'S FAMILY!  At Grandad's invitation, GranCCY returned to his house to unload his van and restore his home to it's former order.  She pulled into Garfield Place just as Fern's children were leaving.  It took the remainder of the day to complete the task -- finishing about midnight while Grandad began a much needed day of rest.

30 November, Mom returned to work in the secure privacy of the room behind her office -- accepting Annette's offer to attend to JaMi (aka Ashley Dawn) and Danielle's needs as they returned to work in Lamar.