Dear Susie, Today marks 10 years since cancer took you away from us at the way too young age of 43. Even though a lot of time has passed, I’ve been thinking of you a lot lately, and when I do the pain feels so fresh that it could have been yesterday that you died. […]
Happy Birthday! Samuel’s First Year in Pictures
Today is Samuel’s first birthday! I cannot believe how fast the time has passed, and looking back, how much Samuel has changed over the months. Yes, I know it happens over and over for all parents and grandparents, but each time it is pretty miraculous. I cherish each moment, from the first call notifying us […]
Health Scare, Trust, and Second Opinions
Alan and I spent several days last week looking at death. That sounds a bit dramatic I know, but it’s true. At his doctor’s appointment last Thursday Alan was told that he had an aortic aneurysm. And that it could kill him at any moment. Let’s back up a bit. This is the second time […]
Death in the Family: A Sad Goodbye to Lois LaBonte
I have sad news to report. My aunt, Lois LaBonte, died last week. After four months in the rehab center, where she had been since her fall in September, Lois has finally moved on to a better, happier place. I’d like to thank all of you who have offered your encouragement, support, and prayers. I […]
Welcome to the World! My First Grandson!
I am very excited and proud to announce the birth of my first grandson, Samuel Lee. He was born this morning at 1:11 am to my son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Sarah. He weighs in at 7 lbs, 9 oz, 19 inches long. The whole family is doing fine. I should point out that I […]
The Way It All Came Out
>I will get right to the question you have all been asking, “So, how did it all come out?” The answer, “It was great.” Now, to back up a little, as I posted on Saturday, Alan received a call from a man who told him that he was his son. After spending a restless Friday […]
