Hello to all who still check in:
Today is Brenda's birthday day, the second one without her!!!! I hope it is like I make up in my head, that with all the love ones she is with and all new friends she has made, it will be a wonderful celebration like none we ever had here..... Happy Birthday Sweetheart!!!!!
"What we have once enjoyed
We can never lose.
All that we love
Becomes a part of us." Helen Keller
This was on a picture of a mothers hands holding a babies feet, and given to me to hang with Sissy's pictures, I love it, it is so true........
Went to Delta and surprised Kirk for his birthday and spent a week enjoying my precious grand kids. Had a great time.
Coy and Family were here last weekend, had such a nice time but of course it all went way to fast..... Uncle Roger took little Luke out to feed cows, he had a ball....
Spring is peeking its head out every once in awhile, hope its not just teasing us!!!!! Can almost smell the green grass.......
I want to thank Norma Peterson for the first donation to the Pink Tiger walk, My hopes for this year is that we will have enough to make a difference to someone in need. As for someone in need Norma has been such a blessing in my life, there has been so many times I was having trouble lifting myself out of the blues, and here would show up a sweet little card from her, as did one this week when I have so dreaded "today". Thank you Norma.. You make me want to be a better person and take that time to make another person have a better day......
Will of course be sure and post when Brian and Kayla have their little bundle..
Love to All Chick & Family
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Feb. 18 Thurs.
Hello All......
Wanted to share that the donations from the 2nd. annual Pink Tiger walk, was "Payed Forward" to a local dealing with Cancer and on his way to Mayo clinic .... Our hearts and prayers are with Mark Burgess and his family, we can only hope he will be one of their success stories....
I felt so proud to have the privilege of giving in the name of "Brenda"she lives on ,and just keeps finding ways to give.. Now I must find ways to build the fund back up and have a start before the next Pink Tiger Walk......
Wanted to share that the donations from the 2nd. annual Pink Tiger walk, was "Payed Forward" to a local dealing with Cancer and on his way to Mayo clinic .... Our hearts and prayers are with Mark Burgess and his family, we can only hope he will be one of their success stories....
I felt so proud to have the privilege of giving in the name of "Brenda"she lives on ,and just keeps finding ways to give.. Now I must find ways to build the fund back up and have a start before the next Pink Tiger Walk......
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Sat. Jan.23
Hello to our loyal followers....
Its been awhile, and seems alot things have happened so will try and get it all written down before the memory dims.....
Got together in Denver over New Years, so awesome to see everyone and spend time together, not to mention everyone needed to be introduced to our newest addition Emry Dee, what a beautiful and precious blessing we have received. Jeff's nor Coy's had met our Little Gus, he just makes us all warm and fuzzy on the inside so cute and such a sweet baby, not mention growing like a bad weed... We had a wonderful time, even though the stomach flu bug took its turn with almost everyone!!!!
A big ole thank you to Vickie for keeping watch over "THIS OLE HOUSE" during all that cold weather, AND a great big ole thanks to Eva, Elvin, Chipper and Rod Malo for coming to fix the broken line and clean up the mess, Sorry guys!!!!! I love you, and someday I hope to be able to repay all of you for the years of helping me out at the drop of the hat!!!!!
Brian,Kayla and I took off Dec. 30 , they were to leave me until the 8th. but never made it home until the 16th.. It was great though....
While down there I received news of Brenda's donor. WOW had been waiting since Aug. so excited to hear about him as Brenda knew she just had to meet him to thank him and let him know he was her HERO. The little gal from his end told me I would just love him as from minute one he was willing and ready to do whatever had to be done and that he was such a good person, a sweet person, and a true pure heart....
This for me was such a double edged sword, so excited and happy he wanted to meet with us and we had be anxiously waited so long, but it stung and hurt deep that it would only be us getting to do what she had dreamed of, in her mind she had him pictured and guess what in the end I would bet she did and had it right. I couldn't call him for a week or so as every time I thought of him and would try to tell of him all i could do was cry, didn't really figure he would want to be on the other end of some ole woman blubbering. When I felt I could do it with dignity I called, left message. then he called left message, then we did all that again, and finally yesterday we got to visit. His name is Sean, he is 25yrs old,and is a fireman in New York AND from talking to him he is just as wonderful as we knew he must be... He said he would like to visit us up here so if and when it happens I would love for him to meet all our wonderful friends, family,and our community that was as well her life support...Remembering everyday someone from home gave her reason to smile, laugh, feel loved and blessed.... Yes what a special day to meet such a special young man who in his words he just signed up to do it in hopes he would be able to help someone someday, Thank you Sean for giving her a last chance, you are our hero as well......
Its been awhile, and seems alot things have happened so will try and get it all written down before the memory dims.....
Got together in Denver over New Years, so awesome to see everyone and spend time together, not to mention everyone needed to be introduced to our newest addition Emry Dee, what a beautiful and precious blessing we have received. Jeff's nor Coy's had met our Little Gus, he just makes us all warm and fuzzy on the inside so cute and such a sweet baby, not mention growing like a bad weed... We had a wonderful time, even though the stomach flu bug took its turn with almost everyone!!!!
A big ole thank you to Vickie for keeping watch over "THIS OLE HOUSE" during all that cold weather, AND a great big ole thanks to Eva, Elvin, Chipper and Rod Malo for coming to fix the broken line and clean up the mess, Sorry guys!!!!! I love you, and someday I hope to be able to repay all of you for the years of helping me out at the drop of the hat!!!!!
Brian,Kayla and I took off Dec. 30 , they were to leave me until the 8th. but never made it home until the 16th.. It was great though....
While down there I received news of Brenda's donor. WOW had been waiting since Aug. so excited to hear about him as Brenda knew she just had to meet him to thank him and let him know he was her HERO. The little gal from his end told me I would just love him as from minute one he was willing and ready to do whatever had to be done and that he was such a good person, a sweet person, and a true pure heart....
This for me was such a double edged sword, so excited and happy he wanted to meet with us and we had be anxiously waited so long, but it stung and hurt deep that it would only be us getting to do what she had dreamed of, in her mind she had him pictured and guess what in the end I would bet she did and had it right. I couldn't call him for a week or so as every time I thought of him and would try to tell of him all i could do was cry, didn't really figure he would want to be on the other end of some ole woman blubbering. When I felt I could do it with dignity I called, left message. then he called left message, then we did all that again, and finally yesterday we got to visit. His name is Sean, he is 25yrs old,and is a fireman in New York AND from talking to him he is just as wonderful as we knew he must be... He said he would like to visit us up here so if and when it happens I would love for him to meet all our wonderful friends, family,and our community that was as well her life support...Remembering everyday someone from home gave her reason to smile, laugh, feel loved and blessed.... Yes what a special day to meet such a special young man who in his words he just signed up to do it in hopes he would be able to help someone someday, Thank you Sean for giving her a last chance, you are our hero as well......
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thurs. Dec.17
Hello......
A quick update to let you know our little Emery Dee made her way into the world Dec. 14 weighing in at 7lb.11oz. and 20 in. long... Mother and baby doing great, how gratful we are !!!!!!! Little Luke seems to like her alot, but yesterday kinda wanted and needed his momma to just spend time with him........
Am sure everyone in the hustle and bustle mode, maybe next year our world will return to some kind of norm. If noone is having a baby and the weather permitting everyone will come home sometime over the holidays, doesn't really matter what day as long as everyone is together, that makes anyday xmas.....
Wishing all a very Merry Xmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year..
Love to All
Chick & Family
A quick update to let you know our little Emery Dee made her way into the world Dec. 14 weighing in at 7lb.11oz. and 20 in. long... Mother and baby doing great, how gratful we are !!!!!!! Little Luke seems to like her alot, but yesterday kinda wanted and needed his momma to just spend time with him........
Am sure everyone in the hustle and bustle mode, maybe next year our world will return to some kind of norm. If noone is having a baby and the weather permitting everyone will come home sometime over the holidays, doesn't really matter what day as long as everyone is together, that makes anyday xmas.....
Wishing all a very Merry Xmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year..
Love to All
Chick & Family
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Dec.9 Wens
Hello All...
To all who so graciously remembered "Brenda" on this 1st. Anniv . THANK YOU!!!! Somehow it is so helpful to know even though life goes on she was remembered and valued at this time as always..
The centerpiece is beautiful, Thank you WW. Girls. I would bet Sissy knew you would be the group of her best friends that would go right ahead and "LOOK AFTER MOM", she loved each and everyone of you and though it all I can see why.....
Somehow I ended up at Hillside not remembering it was their open house, and there they had remembered to go ahead and make her favorites, "snowballs" and "peanut butter fudge". Open house and Biker Wens. were 2 days of work she really got a kick out of...... I could so picture her in her little Xmas vest,blinking pin, earrings and Santa hat, just waiting for that person to come in that she could show what their spouse, friend, parent,or whatever had been in and picked out and wanted.. These being the time she could help someone, give something of herself and make someone HAPPY......
Her dream was to overcome and beat her illness, come home and try to give back to all for what she had received and been blessed with from all her friends, family and community. There is no doute in my mind she would have done it and done it in her own special way.
This week-end Brian and I made our way to Cheyenne and had breakfast with Kathy and Stacie. What a wonderful, exciting, tearful morning we had. Time went way to fast, they look wonderful even though they each have alot of hurdles to clear, I think they both fear they will never be back to normal, the normal before the illness and they mourn this....What beautiful girls they are, inside and out..... Its easy to feel Brenda's connection to all of them and theirs to her.... THANK YOU BRIAN for making sure I got to go and sharing this time as you have from day one I know he has a special place for each of the girls and their spouses as they all banded together to face the ugliness of the illness.
I would wish for everyone to go to Hannah's blog and read her letter to Heaven, what a tribute . Thanks !!!!! www.hannahhappenings.blogspot.com
Still waiting for the arrival of our little Emry Dee, was due the 6th. Pretty smart baby I think who wouldn't want to stay all snug and warm, waiting is hard for Momma I am sure....
Will update when our little blessing arrives....
Another thing is the second Sunday of Dec. is the day for all parents to light a candle at 7:00p.m. for their lost love and hopefully others will join in and light up the night in remembrances........
Merry Xmas to all
Love to All Chick and Family
To all who so graciously remembered "Brenda" on this 1st. Anniv . THANK YOU!!!! Somehow it is so helpful to know even though life goes on she was remembered and valued at this time as always..
The centerpiece is beautiful, Thank you WW. Girls. I would bet Sissy knew you would be the group of her best friends that would go right ahead and "LOOK AFTER MOM", she loved each and everyone of you and though it all I can see why.....
Somehow I ended up at Hillside not remembering it was their open house, and there they had remembered to go ahead and make her favorites, "snowballs" and "peanut butter fudge". Open house and Biker Wens. were 2 days of work she really got a kick out of...... I could so picture her in her little Xmas vest,blinking pin, earrings and Santa hat, just waiting for that person to come in that she could show what their spouse, friend, parent,or whatever had been in and picked out and wanted.. These being the time she could help someone, give something of herself and make someone HAPPY......
Her dream was to overcome and beat her illness, come home and try to give back to all for what she had received and been blessed with from all her friends, family and community. There is no doute in my mind she would have done it and done it in her own special way.
This week-end Brian and I made our way to Cheyenne and had breakfast with Kathy and Stacie. What a wonderful, exciting, tearful morning we had. Time went way to fast, they look wonderful even though they each have alot of hurdles to clear, I think they both fear they will never be back to normal, the normal before the illness and they mourn this....What beautiful girls they are, inside and out..... Its easy to feel Brenda's connection to all of them and theirs to her.... THANK YOU BRIAN for making sure I got to go and sharing this time as you have from day one I know he has a special place for each of the girls and their spouses as they all banded together to face the ugliness of the illness.
I would wish for everyone to go to Hannah's blog and read her letter to Heaven, what a tribute . Thanks !!!!! www.hannahhappenings.blogspot.com
Still waiting for the arrival of our little Emry Dee, was due the 6th. Pretty smart baby I think who wouldn't want to stay all snug and warm, waiting is hard for Momma I am sure....
Will update when our little blessing arrives....
Another thing is the second Sunday of Dec. is the day for all parents to light a candle at 7:00p.m. for their lost love and hopefully others will join in and light up the night in remembrances........
Merry Xmas to all
Love to All Chick and Family
Monday, November 23, 2009
Mon.Nov.23
Hello to all that still check in....
Here it is a whole year later,this holiday is the last of the first, A year ago we were so blessed to have our Brenda home, I keep going over each day, each event, every conversation, how she loved being home and how it went by so quickly
Tonight I went back through the Nov. blogs, I guess just to torture myself, but in reading her post there are times when I can just hear her sweet little voice telling me of her day...In appreciation of the time of the year it is , I am trying my best to remember to be thankful and I am so thankful that I was blessed that she
was MY DAUGHTER and that I got to share so much of her 41 years......
I was very thankful that Leigh and the kids came and spent a couple of days with me, it was wonderful, so hated for the time to end. Had so much fun with them, Peyton is getting so big and is such a good little helper for her Mom with the baby,AND the baby what a smiley,sweet,good and not to mention totally adorable little man. Raegan just has to be at the cutest stage ever so good and so much fun, life would be alot closer to perfect if they all lived closer.
Coy and Hannah are real close to the arrival of our little baby girl" Emry Dee""Dee after Sissy", Dec.6 everyone anxiously waiting....
Jeff and Tina just working hard and running after 2 very "BUSY" little boys. Hope to see them all sometime over Xmas vacation.
Brian and Kayla will be at Grandma's for Thanksgiving, Will get to see them I am sure.
My heart goes out to Jane Wood Mckinney Family this will be such a sad and lonesome Thanksgiving for the all of them this year without her. Jane was such a bright spot in Brendas life, the 2 of them facing the end with such bravery and grace.
Will be posting in Dec. to let you know when our little girl arrives.
A very blessed Thanksgiving to all..
With Love to all Chick and Fam.
Here it is a whole year later,this holiday is the last of the first, A year ago we were so blessed to have our Brenda home, I keep going over each day, each event, every conversation, how she loved being home and how it went by so quickly
Tonight I went back through the Nov. blogs, I guess just to torture myself, but in reading her post there are times when I can just hear her sweet little voice telling me of her day...In appreciation of the time of the year it is , I am trying my best to remember to be thankful and I am so thankful that I was blessed that she
was MY DAUGHTER and that I got to share so much of her 41 years......
I was very thankful that Leigh and the kids came and spent a couple of days with me, it was wonderful, so hated for the time to end. Had so much fun with them, Peyton is getting so big and is such a good little helper for her Mom with the baby,AND the baby what a smiley,sweet,good and not to mention totally adorable little man. Raegan just has to be at the cutest stage ever so good and so much fun, life would be alot closer to perfect if they all lived closer.
Coy and Hannah are real close to the arrival of our little baby girl" Emry Dee""Dee after Sissy", Dec.6 everyone anxiously waiting....
Jeff and Tina just working hard and running after 2 very "BUSY" little boys. Hope to see them all sometime over Xmas vacation.
Brian and Kayla will be at Grandma's for Thanksgiving, Will get to see them I am sure.
My heart goes out to Jane Wood Mckinney Family this will be such a sad and lonesome Thanksgiving for the all of them this year without her. Jane was such a bright spot in Brendas life, the 2 of them facing the end with such bravery and grace.
Will be posting in Dec. to let you know when our little girl arrives.
A very blessed Thanksgiving to all..
With Love to all Chick and Fam.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wens. Oct.7
Hello to everyone who still checks in.
Kinda slow this month and for sure not for lack of news!!!! Our baby boy arrived Aug.26 weighing in at 9lb. We have been blessed with a healthy baby and mommy. He is so sweet, and such a good baby, Gus David has already stole our hearts!!!! AND, Brian and Kayla ARE EXPECTING, Yes this is for real, May 26 is the due date, this is just so exciting, and she broke the news on Brian's Birthday, he seems to think this was the best b.day ever.
Thanks to April and Marla getting it rolling , the second annual Pink Tiger walk took place Sept. 25. Thanks to all who came and took part,as well for the donations. The funds will be for another local person finding themselves in the position as we did with Brenda. This would be so Brenda as she was such a giver, her most rewarding days were when she could give someone something they wanted or needed. Coy, Hannah and Luke made it home for the walk, last year Hannah organized the team that walked with Sissy, Stacie,Debbie, and Kathy in Denver. Thanks kids as always you make me proud.... Kathy has just received the long awaited news she has NO cancer cells left in her spinal and is now 100% her donor,she has so struggled for this wonderful news. Debbie and Stacie are as well 100% their donors and doing pretty well, the great news is they are able to be home and be with their families and be a part of their kids lives...... For them I am so happy..... For us it would be a lie if I didn't wonder "WHY".....The Pink Tiger group was named by PSL staffers and one of the gals husbands,Brenda and Stacie were admitted the same day, had the same Dr. and the gals had if nothing else FEAR of the unknown to bind them. A couple weeks later Kathy was admitted, now we had someone with 2 commonalities, AML and from Wyo. A couple weeks later Debbie joins us and such a sick scared little gal she was.. Everyone seemed to just take her under their wing. They just fought this big ugle thing together, never seemed to much time that everyone would have a good day at the same time, I guess that left them able to encourage the other when they had their worst days. Thanks again everyone for organizing, donating, and taking part of the Second Annual Pink Tiger Walk!!!!!
Love to All Chick and Fam
Seems to be alot of leg work to get any answers for meeting or not meeting with the donor.... I sent off all our paperwork in Aug. and still haven't heard anything. But if and when I do I will share with you.....
Kinda slow this month and for sure not for lack of news!!!! Our baby boy arrived Aug.26 weighing in at 9lb. We have been blessed with a healthy baby and mommy. He is so sweet, and such a good baby, Gus David has already stole our hearts!!!! AND, Brian and Kayla ARE EXPECTING, Yes this is for real, May 26 is the due date, this is just so exciting, and she broke the news on Brian's Birthday, he seems to think this was the best b.day ever.
Thanks to April and Marla getting it rolling , the second annual Pink Tiger walk took place Sept. 25. Thanks to all who came and took part,as well for the donations. The funds will be for another local person finding themselves in the position as we did with Brenda. This would be so Brenda as she was such a giver, her most rewarding days were when she could give someone something they wanted or needed. Coy, Hannah and Luke made it home for the walk, last year Hannah organized the team that walked with Sissy, Stacie,Debbie, and Kathy in Denver. Thanks kids as always you make me proud.... Kathy has just received the long awaited news she has NO cancer cells left in her spinal and is now 100% her donor,she has so struggled for this wonderful news. Debbie and Stacie are as well 100% their donors and doing pretty well, the great news is they are able to be home and be with their families and be a part of their kids lives...... For them I am so happy..... For us it would be a lie if I didn't wonder "WHY".....The Pink Tiger group was named by PSL staffers and one of the gals husbands,Brenda and Stacie were admitted the same day, had the same Dr. and the gals had if nothing else FEAR of the unknown to bind them. A couple weeks later Kathy was admitted, now we had someone with 2 commonalities, AML and from Wyo. A couple weeks later Debbie joins us and such a sick scared little gal she was.. Everyone seemed to just take her under their wing. They just fought this big ugle thing together, never seemed to much time that everyone would have a good day at the same time, I guess that left them able to encourage the other when they had their worst days. Thanks again everyone for organizing, donating, and taking part of the Second Annual Pink Tiger Walk!!!!!
Love to All Chick and Fam
Seems to be alot of leg work to get any answers for meeting or not meeting with the donor.... I sent off all our paperwork in Aug. and still haven't heard anything. But if and when I do I will share with you.....
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