JA 2 years old!

We didn't let the 98 degree temp deter us--I met Jon, Lila and baby James in Hillsborough for a belated birthday celebration. I can't believe he is already 2 years old. Such a sweet little man. We took a brief stroll on the river walk over the Eno and ate at Weaver Street Market. The river walk is beautiful and I plan to return when the weather is more compatible to life. I hate hot weather. In the picture above, Lila is with James in front of the twig house-an art installation on the river walk.

Packing Party

helping Ruth get ready to move

My very dear friend and co-worker, Ruth, is moving back to her hometown in Ohio. I met her when I first started at BCBSNC in 1996. We, with Denise, were trainers in the UM department. What a team! Denise lost her battle with breast cancer a few years ago and Ruth is in treatment for pancreatic cancer. Last Saturday a dozen of us met at Ruth's home and finished up with the packing. She closes on the sale of the house later this month and then will close on a new home in Ohio the next day. Nothing keeps that woman down! She got some very encouraging news about her cancer, so we're all hopeful. She has a lot of people on her side.