No, Joyce, I haven't hit the jackpot, but I'm only lost 50 cents. The first time, when I ate dinner there was poker machine in front of you. I put in $1. and won $1.50 on my first hand. Since I was ahead, I decided it was time to cash out. If ahead, stop. Another time walking through a casino to get to another street, I put in $1 and got $1 back. I should have stopped, but I put the $1 back and it kept it. ONly money I've lost. My biggest win was I was stopped to go view a time share for $50 cash and two tickets to a buffet. After getting there and filling out the paper work, I had to provide ID and a major credit card. I had left credit cards at home and only had a check card, which they would not accept. Without taking the tour, I was given $50 and the two tickets. I consider this a big win.

I guess you've all gotten the email about Chris coming home (we pray). He is suppose to be going by convoy on the 18th to Kuiwait. This is where some of the attacks have happened, so please keep him and all the others in your prayers especially hard that date. We'll be in Macon for Cortlyn's birthday and Michelle says we'll be on our knees. She got to see him last weekend on video conferenceing and said he looked great, a little thin, but still looked great. She said she could tell when he saw her, his eyes lit up. She was so excited. She's planning to quit her job.

I'll be back home Sunday in Newport News around 9:45 am. It's been really hot here, about 110 degrees. Ricky and Bertha, we are coming back. I have some ideas how and we'll make it happen.

Joyce, Hope you and Ed have a great trip. Love all you guys. Margaret