Villagers observed the celebration of Easter. They attended Good Friday and Sunday morning worship at the Tuff Home, being chauffeured back and forth due to the rain. Many villagers went with family and friends away for dinner, while pretty pastel tablecloths and Arnold’s wooden crosses welcomed others who had guests or remained for the traditional ham dinner. The Olson’s had extended an invitation to anyone to join their family in the community room and some did. We hope you had a blessed Easter as well. "Rain, Rain, go away, come again another day." Such is not the case of the moment. We welcomed the rain for we did need the moisture but doesn’t it make a muddy gray world ? When Jim Crawford, Carolyn’s brother-in-law, visited the Village he brought with him a C.D. that his son, John Robert, of Nashville, Tenn., had made. On it he’s singing with his daughter a song he wrote, in support of the U.S. soldiers and their families. It’s titled "Daddy, Please Come Home, the Little Soldiers Prayer." We’re always impressed when we know someone on tape but the song and the singing impressed us more.Spring is evident at the Village. Lawn chairs are being placed on the patio. Flower pots are waiting to be planted. Inside we have pussy willows, a beautiful begonia, a gift from Miles and Arla Olson and Berdella’s Easter Lily. Five blooms to remind us. However, we did not plant potatoes on Good Friday.Arnold S. had a birthday (91) and, of course, we had to celebrate. Arnold had guests for dinner and served lemon cake and ice cream for dessert. Two days later it was Palma’s turn. She had an afternoon party with huge pieces of chocolate cake. Palma’s age? Thirty-nine she said.Last week I told you we had "Red" Day but I failed to tell you Pastor Berg showed up for Bible study wearing a bright red clerical shirt. The circle met in the community room. Earl’s son and family visited from Rochester. There were villagers who gathered on Saturday to dye Easter eggs with Caroline’s family. I’ll keep you posted.
