Got into Branson, MO this afternoon at about 4:30. Spent about four hours in the pool and lazy river with Karen and the kids and my sister and her family. It was a blast! We’re really going to have some serious fun here…!!!

Our rooms were not what my mom was expecting (and she’s paying so that stinks). She was promised a nice view of the Ozark Mountains, but what we got is the parking lot/storage shed view. BUT, we met some kids in the pool that kind of put life (and things we think are big and important but really are NOT) into perspective. These kids were brother and sister. They were as cute as could be and maybe 7 and 8 years old. The little boy – the brother – has cancer. (His sister told Annie all of this). He asked the “Make a Wish Foundation” for a swimming pool with a slide. So while the contractor is building the pool at his house, they sent the family to this resort for a vacation together. This makes me cry. It also reminds me of what’s really important and what is not – like hotel rooms and scenic views.

Anyway, we’re all tired and I think we’re going to order some room service and just go to sleep.

Later…