Eddie, I cannot tell you how much it means to me for you to include Rose in your wishes for us.  I am teary-eyed.

Sarah,

Two reasons why I included Rose in my thoughts about both you and Hugh at this time.  The first is obvious and I know the impact it has on you both.  The second reason was for something Rose left me.  During many years of her life, Rose contributed generously to the St. Anthony's Guild which is run by the Franciscan Order.  The Guild does wonderful work to help the poor and relies on donations. When making donations, a Guild member is encouraged to send special prayer requests for any number of reasons which are then included in the Masses said by the Franciscans.  Prayer requests can also be sent even if no donation amount is available to give by a member.  When Rose made her journey, she left funds to be donated over time but not enough to last forever.  Therefore I notified St. Anthony's that I would take over Rose's work with the Guild and have done so the past 3+ years. When I sent my most recent donation, I sent prayer requests for you and Hugh and also for Little Jimmy. 

Eddie

Riley and Maggie,

Have a great time - give Jimmy and Nina my best.


Eddie

Sarah,

Obviously you know my prayers are going up for Hugh and you both.  They will continue for as long as you need them.  I know you both are very close and you feel everything that Hugh does.  Keep us posted as time permits - you know that we are there for both of you.


Eddie

Just caught this in time Nina - thanks - less than an hour.


Eddie

Enjoying my time with family down here.  Time is almost up - will be leaving tomorrow.  Weather has been great.

Eddie

I saw them at a Bluegrass Festival two years ago - their show is great.  They do Statlers songs from their Statlers Music CD and also talked about their relationship with Jimmy. 

Sandy and Billie

I'm a AAA member.  I just checked with them and their answer was to check with your local AAA office to determine whether currency purchases were just a members only thing or whether they would permit non-members to purchase currency. 

Billie - the rates that I had given you were internet currency rates but your bank or the local AAA office might be somewhat higher.  The internet rate today was about $1.30 per Euro whereas the Louisiana AAA office's rate was about $1.37.  So you might want to check your local bank for their rate - it might be higher than the internet rate but may be lower than AAA down there.

Eddie