Another year is ending . . . Twenty Ten.
As always, what began an empty page
is filled. The ups and downs upon our stage
give content to this missive once again.
Some things were planned, some took us by surprise.
The challenges of age were offset by
the freedom and the willingness to try
a new “If not today, then when?” reprise.
And so between the February storms
we flew to different places, both were grand.
He went to hunt with Don in Kona-land.
She spent the time in Arizona, warm.
What memories we made, what joy to be
with special friends and far flung family.
Spring dawned with added plants and greening vines.
Though lots of work, the vineyard brought a thrill
to Larry, Scott and Steve, who hope to fill
the future with a stock list of fine wines.
July held two reunions with our kin.
The Headings family hiked One Thousand Steps
to honor our beloved Ron, adept
in love and life and gathering people in.
With Kennels we enjoyed the annual ride
to Slate Run and Pine Creek. Fun, food and more!
Kids swim and fish, buy candy at the store.
We bike the trail or visit at fireside.
The gift of family does not dim or fade.
With thankful hearts we savor memories made.
September saw plans rearranged a bit
when Larry got wiped out by a recip.
His fall resulted in a fractured hip.
“A full replacement,” said the doc at Pitt.
Post surgery he lay flat, while miles away
a group of friends and family rallied round
to harvest our first crop of grapes. We found
it quite a humbling thing to see that day.
The trip from Pittsburgh home was not much fun.
But two weeks later, crutches tossed aside,
he went to work and hasn’t broken stride.
You’d never guess by all that he gets done.
As we go forward with our lives, we feel
much gratitude for how our bodies heal.
Some highlights of the “dream come true” design
unfolded for the Mrs. Yes, it’s true.
With Kratzes to Discovery Cove she flew
and swam with dolphins, gift of a lifetime.
In each of two 5K’s she ran her best,
and rode the train to NYC to join
with thousands using feet to raise some coin.
The goal, to banish cancer of the breast.
We’re glad to say our children all are fine.
We celebrate each little girl and boy,
sixteen in all. They fill our hearts with joy.
And every one to whom we send this line
has touched us in some way. We hold you dear
and send best wishes for the coming year.
Steve, Fran, Lily, Logan and Lucas
Reuben, Donna, Levi, Max, Judah, Ori and Gideon
Scott, Sarah, Jade, Colby and Tyler
Nathan, Terah, Bella, Noah, Jeremiah, Evelyn and Ruby
