I have been a bit melancholy these days....and the last few days I have been thinking of family ~ immediate family and extended family. I am so thankful for all of you....in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Fresno CA, Selma CA, Fayetteville NC, and Johnstown PA. The heritage we have, the memories, the relationships, the fun, the encouragement of each other, the roles we play in each others lives. Very special. Can't do without you. Simple as that. I love you.
Alden, Courtney, Pat, Rebekah, Joshua, Bailey.........Phill, Christy, Brittany, Andrea......Steve.....Hannah....Dianne, Chuck, Leah, Jeff.......Richard, Susan, Derek, Rachel, Katherine, Sarah.......Chris.....Kim, Heather, Brandon, Jackie.......Audrey, Jennifer, Melinda and Bill, Marsha, David, Beverly.......Steve and Sheila.........Ken, Lynne, Kenneth, Alden.......Cecil and Louise......Foy.......Elma.....Jerry and Jean......MR and Jean........Peggy..........Britts...........Gretchen....Jack....
Randy, Barbara, Stephanie, Colin,
Tim, Cindy, Nate.......
family.
In memory: Mother and Daddy, Mom and Dad Smith
Gary....... Allan..........
Laura and Ferrald...... Dick and Ruby.... Dub...... Jack..... Vernon...... Ed
I have had the privilege of being with Alden, Hannah, Courtney and kiddos, Steve, Christy and Andrea in the last 24 hours. A few pictures to share.
We met half way from home to JMU to spend some time with Hannah ~ so fun!
A senior in college! Wow!
Lunch with Joshua and Bailey (yay McD!) while mom was at the dentist.
Welcome Home from school Rebekah ~ 1st grade!
Grandma got to go to her school, see her teacher and see what dismissal is all about.
Visited with Christy and Andrea this afternoon ~ special.
We hear Fresno is getting an unusual rain storm and hail, Kenneth in NC is a senior in high school.....applying to colleges, the Richmond crew just got back from a week at the beach, Nate is recovering from mono, Courtney is in the midst of dental work, and .........
we care about each and every one of you.
Goodnight ~ Rest Good. We love you.
6 comments:
Love the message and the pictures!! I look foward to seeing you Sunday.
i'm crying. thanks for that, mom! we DO have such special people in our lives! thanks for that! i love you!
Wow - my first time to the site, and my first blog comment. I am so excited! Love your sentiments and miss you. Can't wait to see you in Selma in October.
Love, Marsha
Marsha ~ Congratulations on your first blog visit AND comment! That is big. Yay, welcome to blogging. I loved getting your "message". Have a good week and we can't wait to see you SOON!
It is so wonderful to have this amazing family!! I love anytime we can share together.
Ahhhhhhhhh, you all filled me up even more with "family"! Isn't it wonderful to know EACH of us makes up this family ~ we couldn't do without any one of us. Hugs to you all and those who didn't comment as well!
With a smile,
Dorian
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