We have been home from Texas a little less than three days and still can't get over all the snow piled up around our house.  Yesterday the temps moderated a little with a high of 17 degrees above zero.  That felt rather nice after being below zero since we got home. Since it was so "warm" we went to Bemidji for groceries and John's pre-op physical for next Tuesday's test in Fargo.  As we drove down the highway and around town, it was plain to see that we aren't the only place with huge piles of snow.  Must say, spring is going to be rather interesting this year.

As most of you know, I have been having knee trouble for most of the winter.  Today I had an appointment with an orthopedic doctor to get a second opinion about my knee and possibly another cortisone injection.  After much discussion about my last MRI, the news was the same as I had received from the doctor in Texas.  If the injections don't last, I will need knee replacement surgery.  I got an injection this morning, and right now, my knee feels much better.  So for now that is the course of action I will take.

This evening Matt and Sara brought pizza down for supper and Matt used his snowblower to open a path to John's shop and to the larger buildings over the hill.  It was great to see the kids again and catch up on what has been happening with everyone while we were gone.