High School Graduations

Dick and Phyllis have been back to Iowa quite a few times this summer.  This time was for Denver's high school graduation. 

 

Denver is now all settled in his dorm at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa where he will be a medical major.  

 

 

Then a trip to Milton, Wisconsin for another grandson's high school graduation. 

 

Joseph is all set for the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Wisconsin where he will be majoring in Engineering.

 

We are very proud of our grandson's. 

 

Dolls for Africa

Carrie and Denver have been going to Africa for a few weeks doing missionary work.  Every year we have collected different things that they can take to help out the village people.  This year 70 dolls that Phyllis made with the help of Dick and her sister Barb, was sent along with 100 tooth brushes, 100 flip flops and medical supplies.  Phyllis has now completed another 37 dolls ready for their  trip in 2016.  Thirty-seven dolls don't sound like a lot, but when you have to stuff two legs and two arms for each doll - 148 parts - now that is tiring.   But, the enjoyment of those receiving the dolls is well worth all the work.

 

Some of the children getting a doll, our daughter Carrie and our friend Maddy in background.

 

And some of the ladies want a doll for themselves also.  As this lady is heading to collect water, you can see the doll hanging beside her tub. 

 

 

This gentleman wanted in on the action also and clutches his doll.  In the background is Denver with friend Maddy.