There are so many things that I can think of to be thankful for this year. I am so grateful for the Bedford Community for all the hard labor they have done to our house. Our family was in the running for NH's "Extreme Homemakeover" last year because we needed our house to become handicapped accessible. But we did not win. One year later, on Oct. 26, 2008, we brought Craig, my handicapped son, and the rest of the family to our 18 year old house which had its own makeover by the community. And what a job they did! They tore out the carpets, ripped out the toilets, bathroom cabinets, even the vinyl siding and added an addition and garage which has helped our lives immensely!!! Craig has his own room-yeah! And an elevator was installed so he can have access to both floors. He has his own bathroom and I love the new laundry room! It is close to Craig's room which is wonderful since he goes through a lot of clothes. I thank my dear friend Kim Peicker who poured her life over this project. About 100 businesses helped and I can't thank the many laborers enough for all that they have done. Some have traveled great distances to provide material goods for this house. My friend Anne Southwell was the lead landscape choreographer and planted a cherry blossom tree in honor of my mother who passed into heaven last year. I am sure she is enjoying her new life. I miss her very dearly. I thank the Lord for all the people whom I have met through this house project. I could go on and on. As football season winds to a close, I thank God there were no injuries. Erik had a good year playing for the Bedford Bulldogs in his sophmore year. Tyler finished his last football year as a senior and got himself a letter jacket! Kelli's cheerleading team, the Mitey Mites won first place at the State competition at UNH and on November 29, 2008 they won the New England Regional competition in Providence Rhode Island!!! Yeah! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Street, Aunt Cyndi, Uncle Todd, Aunt Kristen, Uncle Lewis, and all of the kids. I'll never forget, Grandma and Grandpa Street driving all the way from Maine to see Kelli's season Premiere Competition in October. Grandma gave her a purple rose!
I thank God that we were able to spend time with Grandpa Kaperick when he flew over from Washington State. He was amazed at all the work on the house. And it was fun to have him see the kids' activites. What a year it has been-abounding in joy!
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