Chapter 24— FEBRUARY 2006

It was a new year, Christmas and New Year's day had come and gone, the seasons celebrations was a splendid family experience for the Johnsons and Doctor Joe. Mermaid street looked marvelous in its glory, the cobbled roads had become slippery with ice but the grounds sparkled, ice had covered all roof tops— creating a lovely white; blended with the green and red ribbons that had been hung across the streets— connecting roof to roof, window to window.

Each front door had a green and red round bouquet of flowers pinned to the door, lovely little statues were positioned in the front yards to serve as decorations. Truly, Mermaid street glittered with joy and seasons greetings!

Nights turned into days so quickly, the year rode by like a flowing stream.

Doctor Joe had come to live with the Johnsons for over three months now, 2006 was another year for greater expectations and accomplishments. Joe had been promoted to a higher level at his job.