February and March has produced a series of unfortunate events for those at Educational Options. Dr. Ruf went into the hospital with abdominal pain early in February, which fortunately resolved itself with no residual problems. Then, while leaving work on a blizzardy day, I slipped at the end of the driveway and badly sprained my ankle. After a month, it's much better and I have been able to put aside the crutches. But then Dr. Ruf was involved in a car accident when another car ran a red light, which totaled her good and dependable auto but which fortunately did not do the same to her. She is totally recovered from some neck stiffness.

The most unfortunate and saddest event was the death of Dr. Ruf's father-in-law, Ben Larson, the day after he suffered a massive stroke. Her husband's stepfather, Ben had been a close friend of the family Larry's entire life.

But now we are all looking forward to the end of winter. April and spring are bidding us to move on, and we wish you all the best from the season of renewal.

 
Sincerely, Kathy Hara, Editor