2013 finds Bob and Goldie Edwards in
a new house, a new town
and impatiently awaiting sod.
This year we sold our house, stayed with my mother while our
house was being completed and then moved into this new house at the beginning
of November. It’s one story with three bedrooms, an office, living and dining
rooms, kitchen, two bathrooms, screened-in porch, two car garage and still no
grass. But it is in Warrensburg which is a bigger town and not too far from our
old town. We have curbs, street lights, food delivery, a theater and a theatre
and a Wal-Mart!
Bob has been very busy this year with work as an
Environmental Field Technician. Too busy for his tastes. He’s worked mostly in
the middle part of the United States going from top to bottom. He’s lost some
weight and is turning 50 at the end of this month. We’re having a laser tag
party to blast away old age.
My year was spent getting the old house ready sell, selling
it, sorting and packing all of our things for storage, getting the new house
built, getting everything out of storage and moving in. I was quite involved in
the actual selection of design and items used in the construction. Most of the
contractors are still speaking to me! I also accomplished a lot of writing, intern
edited for Entangled Publishing and spoke in schools and libraries too. I am
going to publish my first book for teens at the beginning 2014. I’ll let
everyone know all of the details soon-whether you want to know them or not!
Bob and I traveled to Chicago and we had a couple of days of
fun in the midst of his work schedule and the house building. We stayed in a
super fancy hotel, saw the Second City comedians and went to the usual tourist
sites-Sears Tower, Navy Pier and the Museums. The Garmin refusing to work in
downtown Chi town was a little stressful for some, but I think the taxi ride
was most exhilarating or maybe “terrifying” would be a better descriptive word.
Rachel and her boyfriend Ryan have had a busy year together
working at their jobs and taking care of the kids. The kids have school and
sporting events. Rachel is now working from home as a call service for X-box. She
did break her arm and sprain her leg earlier this year, but is almost back to
healthy again. She is horrified by how much her twelve year old daughter has
matured. Payback!
Veronica is in seventh grade and is one smart beauty. She
has been in a play and is a cheerleader. She won first runner up in the local
fair pageant. Her favorite pastimes are crocheting and reading. She is pleased
that she is reading at a college level. This year grandma and granddaughter
have had a great deal of fun attending some major writing events.
Cash is six and is in first grade. He wins in the contest to
talk the most and in this family that is saying something. He is doing quite
well, although he doesn’t seem to love learning as much as his sister. What he
does love is Legos. And I do mean LOVE. He was a little concerned that Poppie
and Grandma Goldie were moving until he figured out we were taking the
furniture and would be closer to his house.
He enjoys all of their cats, but Veronica’s dog still knocks him down.
The ABSOLUTE best news of our year, and pretty much any of
them, is that Drew has completed his time in the Army and returned home! He and
his girlfriend, Meagan, plan to marry next fall and he is attending the local
college, UCM , to get a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
We hope all of you have great holidays with your loved ones
and may your 2014 be as full as the joy you bring to others.
Be sure to stop by 607 Oakmont Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093 if
you’re in the area. We would love to visit with you.
