February News
Hein-Baker Trio
Garth and Bethany ~ saw a low of – 26 degrees during the January cold snap. The cold weather froze their downspout and underground drain. They spent two afternoons with hot water, heat guns, shop vacs, hammers and chisels before the ice broke loose. It is amazing that the drains froze despite having electric heat tape in the gutter and downspout.
Chance is spending five days skiing at Jackson Hole, Wyoming before leaving for Tokyo in March. He will be staying with a host family and taking 12 credit hours of classes while he is there. Chance is excited about this opportunity and promises to stay in touch by text and telephone.
Jason and Erika
Jason is very busy with his real estate clients. He receives new clients from Zillow every other week. He and Polaris will be visiting the Ronald McDonald House in a few weeks.
Erika has been helping her mother, who has been very sick lately. She’s also been busy catering funerals at St. John’s Cathedral in downtown Denver.
Devon recently traveled to St. Kitt’s for her good friend’s wedding. The bride is one of Devon’s core group of friends from her cheerleading team at Harvard, and went to Columbia Law School with Devon as well. Many of their mutual friends — and now their partners and children — from relationships spanning more than decade were in attendance! As much as Devon loved the sun and the sea, it was the love, joy, and enduring community that made the event unforgettable.
Tyler is taking a full load of classes and, at the same time, spending time deep in her hunt for a summer internship.. Her concentration class this semester is Strategic Product and Marketing Immersion. She also hustling to secure small business grants for LifeQuest, her exciting non-profit business. She says, “It’s been a whirlwind, but I’m embracing the challenge and making the most of every opportunity.”
Connor ~ Enjoys living and working in Boulder. He loves being near the mountains and the college-vibe. He is designing his own YouTube channel and applying for other jobs. He would love to land a job in journalism. He especially likes watching sports, and fervently hopes the Eagles win the Super Bowl.
Max is finishing up his last semester in high school. He goes to work-out training for baseball and hopes to make the varsity team at try-outs in March. Max applied to three colleges, and has been accepted at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins. He’s waiting to hear from C.U. Boulder and University of Las Vegas, Nevada. In his spare time, Max earns money by shoveling snow for his neighbors.
Grandma and Grandpa
Grandpa Jim is dealing with some tough family stuff. His brother, Joe, and Joe’s wife, Sharon, have worrisome health issues. Grandpa’s cousin, Denis Gessing, died peacefully on February 7, after a long illness. This is a difficult time in the Hein family.
Grandma Lynda is learning to enjoy winter. It’s her season for rest and creativity, before the excitement of spring. Last month, Grandma Lynda created a craft room in the basement and started this family newsletter.
