What Fun! It looks as though the Stevens family has learned at least one of the secrets of success with in the realm of family growth and stability. I think the saying goes something like ," the family that plays together stays together". It has also been shown to be true that those individuals who take time out to play enjoy greater success and enjoyment in their vocations and avocations as well. I may be a bit behind in my planed schedule for posts but in that time lost, have enjoyed spending a bit more time with my wife as she has undergone knee replacement surgery and am able to appreciate the skill of her surgeons and the over all miracles that they help to achieve. Becky will be about 2 inches taller by the time that she is fully recovered. This is the result of the addition of the prosthesis in her femur and tibia, and then by being able to fully straiten her legs.

















The heavy white parts are what was added after shaving the bone to make them even so she would have strait legs. Isn't it miraculous what they can do? Then the fortitude necessary to deal with the rehab, but in that is the belief and anticipation in the positive end result, an ingredient that is necessary for making progress in any endeavor. While accompanying Becky in this quest for a better tomorrow, we were also able to spend some time with one of Becky's former students, who now resides here in Rochester. This evening, I also invited Molly (Becky's Student) and her 4 year old adopted daughter and 28 year old daughter and grand daughter over to the motel where I'm staying, to enjoy a relaxing evening of swimming and hot tubing that was available at the motel. Such fun renewing old acquaintances. Molly Smith was formerly Molly Cowles , Parents Mr. and Mrs. RJ Cowels of Burlington. RJ was a Veterinarian in Burlington for many many years and both he and his wife Betty have been very active in our comunity, especially in the Arts. Again, and example of the positve involvment and investment in our future by those who touch our live in unexpected ways. Have a great week. Hope to visit with you again soon. Mike 58 Chevy Imp.