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Please bear with me as I make some changes to the look of this blog. I'm working on it as much as possible, as often as possible. But it will still probably take some time. Thanks so much!

More Birthdays!

Happy Birthday, Nicki!

and

Happy Birthday, Michelle!

We love you! Hope you had a wonderful day!

John, Tina, Taylor, Skylar, Alexa and Evan

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY, KYRA!

Taylor wasn't home at the time we made this video, but she and Uncle John hope you had a happy birthday, too!

We love you soooooo muuuuuccchhhh!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Uncle John, Aunt Tina, Taylor, Skylar, Alexa and Evan

Thank You!

My father is out of the hospital and happy to be recovering at home. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers.

Please Say a Prayer

For my dad who is in the Critical Care Unit of the hospital for brain swelling. They do not know what is causing it. No matter how old I get, he will always be my dad and I will always be his little girl. Thank you!

Above is a picture from our trip up to see my dad and his wife a couple of weeks ago. It is my dad with my children.

Love you, DAD!

Happy Birthday!

When we were kids, our television choices were quite limited. There weren't nearly as many stations and their weren't any channels devoted solely to children's programming. But of the few shows we had, there were some real winners. Most of my favorites were on PBS. There was the Electric Company, Mr. Rogers and of course Sesame Street. Most children today would probably shudder thinking of only having a few kids programs to choose from. They would probably wonder how we ever survived. Well, I think we survived quite well. I think I am better for it, actually. Today is the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. I am thankful to have had Sesame Street to teach me and make me laugh all through my childhood and beyond. And although they have added some new characters, and changed the look quite a bit, the important things remain the same. And the show has been here for my children, as well. Thank you Sesame Street for being there for me and my children.

Oh and one more thing,

I'm glad you hit 40 before I did. ;-)

TTFN

~Tina

No Abortion Coverage in Healthcare

Tonight there is a webcast that you don't want to miss. Time is running out. Go to THIS SITE to register!

TTFN
~Tina

A Day for Saints

My older brother Jack passed away November 1, 1999 at the age of 33. I can't believe it has been 10 years.

(I made this collage from copies of pictures of him, to try to capture his personality a little bit.)

He had leukemia which was diagnosed only 7 months prior to his death. It was a very difficult 7 months, not knowing what would happen. Of course, we held on to hope. Especially when there was an exact match to be a bone marrow donor......so much hope. But it wasn't to be. I used to wonder, "what was the point in him having a match, if he was going to die, anyway?" But then I came to realize just how important it was that he have that hope, along with his faith, to get him through. He held on to these until the end.

He is now at rest in the arms our Lord. And now we have hope.......we, whom he left behind. We have this hope, because of our Lord, that we will be with Jack again some day, as we enter Heaven and join him and all the saints in eternal rest and joy. I live my life, appreciating everything as much as possible, always feeling the void he left, but trying to keep my eye on the ultimate goal.....the goal that Jack has already reached.

We all love you and miss you so much, Jack!