From Omaha to DeSmet and to work

It's been 2 weeks since the Omaha reception for Anne and Scott and what turned out to be a Carlson family reunion. We had a great time there!

The third Sunday in August is the annual Eichstadt picnic in Wolsey. Last year, we were reading the Little House on the Prairie books with Carl. We decided to combine a trip to DeSmet with the reunion. DeSmet is 45 miles east of Wolsey. We stayed at a bed and breakfast 2 doors east of the Ingalls house. Carl wanted to go back before the next picnic in a year.

We made the reservations last August and never expected a year with all the changes we've had. We did finish reading all the books in the series, too.

We enjoyed a relaxing weekend seeing homestead sites of the Ingalls and Wilders and spending time in the hot tub. Rain curtailed some of our plans, so there will be more to see next Aug. The library there has 5 original Harvey Dunn paintings.

Once again, the picnic tables were full of delicious foods, especially desserts. Not as many Eichstadts attended this year as in the past, but it was good to see everyone there. Two of Craig's uncles and an aunt are in the Huron Nursing Home. Craig's 90 year old Aunt Dorothy goes to the nursing home every day to visit her younger brothers and sister in law. She is finally showing her age and looks 80 instead of 75. She lives in her home and drives.

Carl had a day off today and went to the 1880 Town 22 miles west Murdo, SD with friends from the Pit Crew for lunch and a tour. He told us so much about his day and brought back a "smash penny" for his collection.

This weekend we're relaxing and won't venture farther than the mall or Wal-mart. Craig, Gail & Carl


Hi, this is Craig. I am feeling better today and the last two or three days. I still get a nap in the morning. I think I am recovering well.

Today I had a return visit with my regular internist to get a checkup after taking another antibiotic for the last ten days. The Dr. confirmed that the rattle in my lungs had cleared, and I have no sore throat or ear infections. He thinks I am doing well on my pain medication and wants to alternate regular visits to his office with those to my oncologist.

The next oncologist visit is in October, so the next internist visit is scheduled for late November. It can be changed if it conflicts with the birth of the baby!

We will all be interested to see how I am doing on remission when I visit the oncologist in October. I feel fine, so I hope that means I will be fine and will remain in remission for another three months. Everything is day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year, and the more of each the better!
--Craig