Back after two years of website hijackings! No longer MIA! I think those interested in the sites have realized that I am not ever going to capitulate to the exortion to get them back (pay us $$ and we will give you back your site/domain) or purchase a neworx or whatever it is going to take to clear up the site. Time is a friend, and time seems to have returned my blogsites to me. So, I am back!

Quick update:

Donnie is, well, still Donnie, but Doah is writing a book about him, called Daddy Waited.

Lizzie has married. Post coming. Handsome black dude from Caribbean and an overall good guy.

Noelle continues to live independently, with Ray, who died four years ago (how did so much time pass?). She proofreads books, something that she can do at home -- and does well.

Shane moved to Sacramento as part of his job with the California Highway Patrol. He is now teaching for CHP, which makes his hours a lot better for family time. Nathaniel was 14 (!!) on Christmas Day, and Nikolina has both survived and thrived. She is now 6 and in first grade. Mom has to go to school with her everyday to manage any unpleasant medical interruptions, but otherwise, Nikolina is just another little school girl, something that most of her doctors and nurses doubted would happen.

Doah is, well, still Doah. Still living in a group home nearby and still finding ways to keep his caretakers and us on our toes. It kinda says something when all the police and sheriffs know him! (Fortunately, they also like him.)

Posts forthcoming on all the above.

Waiting expectantly to hear all of your updates!

Happy New Year!