Friday, October 02, 2009
Kara Rayne
Welcome to our world, Kara Rayne (Rain), born today @ 12:53 to Ashley and Nick. 19 1/2" long, little over 5 lbs. (Text didn't include weight and I can't remember.) She beautiful and already a good eater!
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Father
Our dear father "Cecil Bud" will be celebrating his 89th birthday on October 22. Any suggestions for a family gathering?
Richard Earl
Christie called to say that her dad, Richard Earl, fell off a ladder in the hog house this morning and fractured his pelvis in 2 places. Home on bed rest, although not complete bed rest. Complete bed rest might cause a blood clot, quoting Christie, quoting Richard, quoting a doctor. She also said, he said, "I ain't taking no pain pills." She said, "We'll see"
The reason that I'm writing is that she said that she wouldn't get the chance to blog til Monday.
The reason that I'm writing is that she said that she wouldn't get the chance to blog til Monday.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Caring Bridge post
I think everyone is familar with "Caring Bridge, where people who are sick or have family members who are sick can post the updates. As Tommy's son has cancer, they post updates often. I have just read the following posted by Linda, Tommy Summerlin's wife.
"On a sad note, Uncle Eddie past away last Wed. Tom went over to be with the family in North Carolina and got back late Tue. night. Uncle Eddie was very special to all of us. Our best vacations were with Uncle Eddie, Aunt Joyce, Barry and Cathy. He was one of a kind, and will be missed by his family, his employees, & customers. If God needs anything fixed, he now has the right person to fix it. We love you."
"On a sad note, Uncle Eddie past away last Wed. Tom went over to be with the family in North Carolina and got back late Tue. night. Uncle Eddie was very special to all of us. Our best vacations were with Uncle Eddie, Aunt Joyce, Barry and Cathy. He was one of a kind, and will be missed by his family, his employees, & customers. If God needs anything fixed, he now has the right person to fix it. We love you."
As I drove back home to Sanford last night, I couldn't help but think about all the wonderful things our family has done for us over the last week. You all deserve a big thank you for being there when we needed you. Bertha and Margaret were especially good to us in every way imaginable from hemming pants to cleaning toilets to sharing memories. The music at the service was perfect thanks to Ben's generous sharing of his musical talent. Grandaddy was there to share his quick wit for a laugh even when he had to stay up way past his bedtime. Hannah and Christie came early to help with arrangements including printing photos for the collage. Chris helped in a way he's not aware by handing me a little package of tissue before the service. That tissue kept Ridge and Savannah occupied for part of the funeral. (Thanks to someone who cleaned it up!) Ricky picked up socks for Ridge to wear to the funeral and (for the rest of our time in RR which we needed). Everyone helped care for our kids when our attention could not be on them. I'm sure there are others who went out of their way to help, and I'm sorry to not mention everyone!
We appreciate all of you that came to celebrate Dad's life and mourn his passing. It felt wonderful to have all of your support, and I know Dad would have been happy to see how much you cared.
We appreciate all of you that came to celebrate Dad's life and mourn his passing. It felt wonderful to have all of your support, and I know Dad would have been happy to see how much you cared.