By Larry and Thelma Linville, llinville2@kc.rr.com, Pleasant Valley

It’s been a crazy year as we continued in isolation except for doctor visits. Thelma is slowly improving after her stroke but still uses a walker. She is going to rehab to help with back pain.

I’ve watched service on computer and Church of the Resurrection on TV. We have been able to attend North Star UMC with masks.

I had a sinus cyst removed. It was very painful, and I lost two teeth.

I have written poems about the churches I’ve served and posted them on Facebook. I’ve written 529 poems and now I’m working on poems from the book of prose on devotions from sports.

We are thankful to have our two granddaughter in the city now, and we see them nearly weekly.