We just returned from St. Louis, Nick, Allison, Nayeli and Karyna are all well. A little boy is due near the end of April, they won't tell us his name-I don't think it will be Halsey. They are hoping Nayeli gets picked for a highly rated school, otherwise they will have to move because the city schools are not very good. It was great seeing thm all, the girls are growing so fast. I had a good time with Nick, besides having someone to match wits with, we had time for some stronger dialogue and I love asking Nick questions and getting his view point.Even though we don't always agree, I always respect him. He respects me too even though he would never admit it! It came to me on the way home that Iam the most intelligent, interesting, witty, verbally, strong,conciencious good looking and modest person I know. I had a rough weekend due to a bad Friday the 13th that I won't go into. Did I ever mention my grandkids? They are all so unique, gorgeous, independent, yet all mine! An atheius(?) would even call them a blessing. I got Barb flowers and made her a special bread for Valentines Day and she got me a new CD player? Do you know which grandkid I like best? All of them!! Bye for now--Bud and Max

Not much

Went to another of my social events-another doctors appt. After an hour, this doc. referred me to another doc. I need lab work too, but I'll get that tomorrow, can't have too much excitement in one day.. In the morning Jack and I are going to Fowlerville Farms for breakfast with Ron's brother and Jack's other brother ( unfortunately mine too). They have great honey-butter to put on anything, or just lick the knife! Kalli-Beth wasn't quite herself for her birthday, but is getting back to her sweet adorable self and getting into everything. Austy-McGosty misses his friend Charley, but he is great at making friends. He's growing up way too fast! I hope he always keeps his cowlick in front. Barb and I are heading for a short 4 day trip to St. Louis to see Nick, Ally, Nayeli, and Karyna. They grow so much when we see them ouly every 2-4 months. It still hasn't totally sunk in yet that a litle boy is coming soon! Austy will finally have a boy cousin on ouir side. We went down to Katie and Ricks, so Rick could do church stuff and Katie could show some girls how to play hoops. I so miss the days when my girls were awesome playing the point. Reagan and I had a blast, I can't believe she knows all her states, where they are and can read their capitals on the map. Kennedy is one smiley little girl and loves to try and get Reagans toys, when she has them. Does anybody else love their grandkids like we do and think they are the most precious blessings God has given us?
When we get back I have a few tests, then a bunch of doctor's appt's on the horizen. It seems like I'm back to, before I get out of bed each morning I do a quick body check to see what new isn't working! I'm not real impressed with Obama, his idea of change is filling all his cabinet with " Professional Polititions", except for the ones who " accidently" forgot to pay their taxes. Former governor of Illinois was heading to Washington because he heard there were some Cabinet openings. If we the people don't take our country back and go back to the song "We're proud to be Americans" and start solving our problems foremost, we are headed for a long, tough time. All we need is the smarts and guts to use the equipment we have to shut down our borders, get rid of Al-queida and the Taliban with little loss of life. Oh well.
Ireally wasn't much interested in the Superbowl,but Marley and me was pretty good, except that Jennifer Aniston can't act. The real sad part so reminded me of Gus and Hobbes. I hope it's warm in St. Louis. TTFN

My Boring Life

Hello, The holidays were great as we saw everybody. It's hard to believe that Austy-Mcgosty is 51/2 and in 2 weeks, Kalli-Beth will be a year. You would think at least one of them would start to get a little cute. In 21/2 weeks mom and I are going to see Nick,Allison, Nayeli and Karyna-- They aren't real cute either. It's hard to imagine Nick with a son. We went to Katie and Rick's last week and Reagan and Kennedy are still quite homely. Now that I think about it, they are the 6 most beautiful things I've ever seen. Oh, I should throw your mom in there some place. Baracky is doing a few things right (I'm not sure of no torture in some cases) and we need to discipline our politicians more. We need to form a group that eventually tails each one of them to see how much and where our money goes. Office furniture, supplies, decorations, how and how often they travel at our expense, proper use of security and legal advice. Here's a biggy, how much staff do they have versus what they need. I know one congressman has 14 full time employees. I'm done on that for now.
We could use a new van, but not knwing what gas is going to do, or who's going to stay in business, or what;s going to happen to insurance, how do you know what to do? Max is fine other than being fat and lazy, your mom spoils him every nite. After we get back from St. Louis, I have a couple of unpleasent tests to have done. Hoping to finally see Marley and Me this weekend
That's about all for now Bud, Dad and Grampa

Not so--Happy Anniversity

I know this will sound like a "Oh woe is Bud", but tough acorns. 42 years ago today, after 3 days and at least 20 bottles of I.V. fluids, I had gained some fluid weight back and figured whatever had made me sick was about gone.A nurse neighbor of ours stopped by and asked how I was and I told her when they were done sticking needles in me I would be fine. She sat on my bed and said" We need to talk." About 3 hours later, I knew more about Juvenile Diabetes than I ever cared to, and this lady didn't have a sense of humor so I knew I definitely had it. Give myself shots? Strict diet with no sweets! Was she nuts or what? Good Lord, I was a 13 year old popular, smart-aleck, runt! From that day on life would never be the same. My self-esteem was in the gutter, I was scared to death, I was starving, I was totally overwhelmed, I was afraid to even think of leaving the hospital and what was really freaking me out was, what would all my girlfriends think!! I'm still here with no cure in sight, but if you have any money to donate to a worthy cause, send it to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. I know an absolutely adorable, beautiful, brillant and courageous little girl that could use all the support we can give her. I love you Reagan Grampa

I should add that for the first time since my birthday I wore a UofM hat and sweater--- Our B-ball team is ranked!!

A Long Day

t Hello, I had one of my big social days today, Iwent with Barb to Ann Arbor to see 1 of my 47 or so doctors. We left early because the roads were terrible, only to get to the hospital clinic, to be told that he was at the clinic in Livonia.I talked to a nurse yesterday and she said my doctor was still in New York, but would be THERE today. When I originally made the appt. it was at the hospital! then while I was getting alot of grief, another patient showed up there for the same doctor! We ended up both at Livonia and seen later.With the roads and traffic, it turned into an all day affair. I have to see this "Gastroenterologist" there because they put a Gastric-pacemaker in me 6-7 years ago, so no one here wants to deal with me. As expected, he wants to do more tests,which are probably a good idea--but sometimes I wonder if they do some things because I have good insurance! I wonder if guinea pigs or rats ever feel pressured! Anyway we are still getting ready for Christmas so happy holidays to all.
Bud & Max

BVud for Govenor-2010

I'd probably be President right now if I hadn't been in the hospital so long--it makes it hard to campaign. it would still be historic, the first diabetic president. There would be alot of people in wahington looking for new jobs. Not just replacing people, but totally abolishing a whole bunch of jobs! Secretary of State, I don't think so. I don't need a liason to tell other countries what we will or won't do or tolerate. I know a few young accountants who know what a budget is and not to spend more than you have. Bailout isn't in my dictionary and until we get out of Iraq, the 10 billion a month we are spending comes out of the money they make from their oil. Four years is a long way off, so I'll just get my feet wet being governor for a couple years. I'm also thinking of moving the Capital to Colorado and changing the National Anthym to "Rockie Mountain High" Far Out! Gotta go for now---Bye