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Happy Birthday Stevenson!!!
WOW!!! Has it been FIVE years already??? I can hardly
believe it!!! Well Stevenson~ Hope this is your happiest
Birthday yet... We love you!
Aunt Mary
p.s.
Give Madeline a hug and kiss~ hope she's feeling better
after her tonsil surgery...We love her too!!!
- Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 07:00:55 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comCoolest initations EVER!
I LOVE Ben and Erin's invitation! I'm taking it to work and
telling everyone that I'm now engaged to Ben Affleck. HA!
- Monday, November 22, 2004 at 12:41:37 (PST)
Author: erindell@hotmail.comSpelling lessons needed
Ugh, how embarassing...inVitations!
- Monday, November 22, 2004 at 12:43:12 (PST)
Author: erindell@hotmail.comWe Agree!
We agree here in Ferndale too!
"They are my favorite invitations of all time!",
exclaims Beth Hussey.
GREAT BENNY now I have competition!!! Thanks for raising
the bar!! (Just kidding :] hee hee
They are maahhvelous!
Love you and miss you all and can't wait to see you there
Sarah Jane
- Monday, November 22, 2004 at 20:12:56 (PST)
Author: Firecheer02@aol.comStar's Birthday
"Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in
the LORD, mercy shall surround him." - Psalm 32:10, NKJ
The above has nothing to do with a birthday, I just
thought it was neat when I read it through yesterday
morning during devotions.
Happy Birthday Star!!! How good to see you last summer
in the place of my birth, the great state of Michigan! I am
so glad you and Jennifer went totally out of your way to
attend the wedding. It was a wonderful time, and we missed
ya at Aunt Sal and Uncle Tony's house for the reunion.
Hope you had a beautiful wedding cousin Gary, too.
Love,
Lisa
- Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 08:45:09 (PST)
Author: Cowgrl23@netzero.comHappy Birthday Star!
Happy Birthday to YOU, Happy Birthday to YOU, Happy Bithday dear
STAAAARRRR, Happy Bithday to YOU!
Well being that you were born on Thanksgiving (which was on the 23rd
for 1972) I'd wish you a happy birthday then.... but alas Thanksgiving
comes on the 25th this year so...now is the time!
I hope you have a great day and that you are able to do something
special with Mom/Dad, Jennifer and Mike/Judy, and/or Jerry, Cindy, Nick
and Lindsay!
With tons of love from Paris!
Your bro,
-Scott
- Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 09:09:49 (PST)
Author: hotscott@pair.comHappy Birthday Joy and Star
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AS WELL~ JOY!!! It is amazing how
many family members share Birthdays!!!
I hope both your days were awesome and full of LOVE and
GREAT things!!! May God BLESS your coming year and have a
wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!
I love you both!!!
(Aunt) Mary
- Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 17:42:40 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL
Here's hoping you all have a WONDERFUL
Thanksgiving...Wishing we could ALL be together...God Bless
everyone on their journeys to wherever they may be heading
for the big turkey dinner... Miss everyone like CRAZY!! Hey
Scott do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Paris???? probably
in spirit you do :)
love,mary
- Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 18:10:42 (PST)
Author: JAMG1971@AOL.COMHappy Thanksgiving from Paris!
Well, Happy Thanksgiving Greetings from Paris!
Ordinarily I would be in California with my immediate family to celebrate
today but in view of Ben & Erin's wedding I've altered my plans for
coming to the U.S. so that I can come and be at their wedding on the
17th of December. The last few years I've been in California for this
holiday so it's a bit odd to be here in Paris, France where Thanksgiving
isn't observed (obviously). I am aware however that in some American
communities here Thanksgiving is celebrated. Today my mom & dad
(Suzanne & James), Zip & Liz (with kids Sophie and Flora) and Star &
Jennifer, are all going to get together and have Thanksgiving dinner at
Jerry & Cindy's (with their kids Nick and Lindsay). I've previously had the
pleasure of eating some holiday meals at their place and I can tell you
that I'm rather envious of those that can be there because Jerry & Cindy
know how to prepare a meal! LOL! As well, if they're lucky, Star &
Jennifer will show up with another awesome cake (like the delicious
chocolate cake they brought a few years back that had a 'tree' theme
with chocolate twigs to munch on). Hopefully someone amongst that
group will have read this letter and share the fact that I'm thinking of
them with everyone there.... ;-)
So, despite all of that, no one should be too sad for me for while I'm
missing out on having a great Thanksgiving meal amongst loving family
members today, the upside is that I've arranged my upcoming travel
plans to be in Michigan from the day before the wedding until the 27th
of December... so I'll be able to soak up much love then!.... hehe.
Looking forward to seeing some other Thanksgiving greetings here and
looking forward to being in Michigan next month!
With tons of love,
-Scott
- Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 07:15:27 (PST)
Author: hotscott@pair.comHappy Thanksgiving from Merry Land
Happy Thanksgiving to the family from Tom & Esther.
Among my favorite Thanksgiving memories is of the one when
our extended Stevenson family was HERE in Salisbury for
Danny and Jill's wedding.
Thanksgiving dinner is my absolute favorite dinner to
prepare ....and to be fixing it for all of you...with
Brian and so many others of you helping in MY KITCHEN was
over the top for me. I will ALWAYS treasure that time. I
knew at the time that it may be the only time in my life
that we would have you here in Salisbury for
Thanksgiving...so it was HUGE for me !
(If you want to make this girl REALLY happy come for
Thansksgiving ANYTIME !
(Tony...how was my Tiramisu ?)
It's a beautiful day here today...we are outside in short
sleeve shirts and inside our windows are open. Is that
tempting you Michigan people ?
Live, Love, Laugh and Be Thankful ,
Esther
- Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 11:25:07 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@aol.comHappy BIrthday Jenny & Melissa
Happy Birthday Jenny & Melissa!!!
Hope your turkey had candles on it!!
Love-
Kathy, Mike, Katie, Molly & Jack
- Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 17:27:31 (PST)
Author: kathysmarshall@comcast.netWE MISSED YOU SCOTT
Yes, Scott we had a marvelous Thanksgiving dinner at Jerry and
Cindy's lovely home. They even had deliscious healthy butternut
squash soup.
Everyone here met Flora for the first time. She is the daughter Zip
and Liz adopted from Khazistan when she was 12 months old. She
is a peach full of love and smiles. She is not afraid of anyone even
strangers. Zip and Liz are doing a fantastic job with Sophie's help
of course.
As we were nearing home I said to James, "The only thing missing
was SCOTT and James responded, "I was thinking the same
thing."
My greatest joy is being with all our children and grandchildren.
their is nothing else that even comes close.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving as everyone of us has
so much to be thankful for now.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS each and everyone of you.
I wanted to be the first to do that.
Love, Suzanne
- Friday, November 26, 2004 at 12:45:34 (PST)
Author: suzanne1@sonic.netFlora Stevenson ?!?!?
Hi everyone !!
Love seeing all these letters up on the web again. Praise
God for this wonderful holiday season!! We too had an
awsome Thanksgiving. A real mix bag.. We got to go up
north to the Sakalains "Moose Lodge" It is a 6 bedroom, 4
bath, to dye for kitchen, 5ft plasma TV to watch the Lions
loose their butts off to or to cook to, or listen to Tj on
a stereo system only heard at BEST BUY. There was Ami Jane
and her family, Matts uncle, his girlfreind and daughter,
Matts sister Sandy and her new Husband Jeramy, Big Tony and
Marylyn. It snowed just enough to look like a winter
wonderland. It was great.
I hope all you with November birthdays had good ones.
Joy honey, I can't believe I forgot yours !!! I'm so
sorry. I'm sure it was a happy one.
Now, Flora... when !! How !! Her birthdate Please !!
I can't believe it!! I need more info!! I love having
another family member!! God bless you all. Zipper
Stevenson, take 5 mins out from your "over the top" busy
day and tell us all about her (Liz, love to hear from you
too of corse) I hope you can download a photo of her. I'm
with you Suzanne about being with family. There's nothing
more awsome.
Gary Hulls wedding was a really fun night !! Can't wait
for Ben and Erins'. Good job on the invites Shelley ! Till
then, I love you all and wish you a stress free spirit
filled joyous holiday season. Sally xoxoxo
- Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 02:17:38 (PST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comSANTA CLAUS
Dear Family:
I was writing in my journal this morning and I realized
that today, December 6th, is the feast of Santa Claus
(formerly known as St. Nicholas). I was thinking that St.
Nicholas or Santa Claus is a type of Jesus. He was a
bishop of the church in about 325 A.D. and was known for
his great love and kindness...especially to children. He
was known to be a giver of gifts. Santa Claus brings
gifts on Christmas eve to the whole world...just as the
Father gives His perfect gift on Christmas Eve to the
whole world in order that we might be saved...the free and
priceless gift of salvation through the birth of the
Christ Child, the Messiah, the anointed One of God,
Jesus. What an amazing gift!
I just thought I'd share this with you all and wish you a
most joyfilled Christmas and many blessings during the
coming year.
With Love,
Nancy
- Monday, December 06, 2004 at 08:47:40 (PST)
Author: bhnhr1@sbcglobal.netA Miracle
Hello Family,
I just wanted to share with all of you the miracle that I
encountered this weekend. My mom (Diane) who I have known
all my life, has decorated for Christmas both inside and
out her entire home. Those of you who know Diane well, can
understand why this is a miracle. Mom I love you very
much, and can't wait to see the results. Im sure their as
spectacular as you are. Happy Holidays to everyone. I
wish the best on you all!
- Monday, December 06, 2004 at 10:38:36 (PST)
Author: kcarey3@hotmail.comJAMES SURGERY TOMORROW
Tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. James is having hernia surgery.
We will be leaving the hospital around 10:30 a.m. if all goes well.
He was supposed to have a bigger surgery where they put a
mesh screen in but the doctor told us today he deceided to do a
smaller operation.
James' number is *82 1 707 887-8777 if you want to call him
tomorrow.
Please pray for him and send him lots of good healing energy.
Love, Suzanne
- Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 17:17:25 (PST)
Author: suzanne1@sonic.netEMERGENCY prayer request
Sisters and brothers of faith, please pray for Cheryl
Krul, the mother-in-law of my sister Sherry. Cheryl has
been a healthy 55-ish year-old woman. She will be
operated on in about six hours for the largest brain
turmor the doctors have ever seen. I don't know any
details - my sister couldn't even talk. They are all at the
hospital now. She did say it doesn't look good.
Please also pray for my sister Sherry (her 40th birthday
is one week) and her husband Ian... they are expecting
their first baby any day.
Thank you for the prayers,
Jeanne
- Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 17:14:41 (PST)
Author: jeannestevenson@wowway.comJames (my dad) sailed on through!
As no doubt many already know James my dad's surgery was a complete
success! :-)
Ok, so I'm arriving in Detroit's Wayne airport this Thursday the 16th at
8:33 P.M. (Flight #1404 arriving from Paris via Chicago).
I've arranged to stay at Tony & Sally's and Uncle Gerry was kind enough
to offer to come and get me at the airport but with the wedding so close
I was thinking that maybe someone else could perhaps come and pick
me up so that he can attend to any last minute details if need be.
Sooo.... who's might be free and able to come pickup old Scott? :-))
I mentioned to aunt Sally that since I was going to be staying until the
27th that I was hoping to work it out and possibly stay for a couple/few
nights with some other folks and get a chance to spread my visiting
time. So if there's anyone who'd like to have an out of town visitor stay
over a night then let me know! ;-)
looking forward to seeing everyone!!
Love,
-Scott
- Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 17:16:53 (PST)
Author: hotscott@pair.comEMERGENCY prayer request
Correction to the prayer request below:
The emergency surgery is happening RIGHT NOW and
will last for six hours. The tumor is the size of a
baseball. Please pray for Cheryl Krul, the mother-in-law
of my sister Sherry.
Jeanne
P.S. Terry and Leah played Sherry and Ian's wedding
reception.
- Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 17:41:20 (PST)
Author: jeannestevenson@wowway.comMore prayers please...
Thank you all for your prayers.
My sister Sherry's mother-in-law, Cheryl Krul, made it
through the surgery. The doctors removed the tumor,
but left its shell as there was already brain swelling.
Cheryl was unresponsive before the operation, which
was not good. She is in a drug-induced coma for three
days as they watch the brain swelling - the third day is
supposed to be the worst day for this. Please pray for
God's healing power to come upon her. Please also
pray for my sister Sherry and their baby due any day...
this is quite a stress on her.
With heartfelt thanks,
Jeanne
- Sunday, December 12, 2004 at 08:57:45 (PST)
Author: jeannestevenson@wowway.comhappy birthday to Mike!
Just a shout out to Mike Stevenson on his birthday 12/14...
I'm thinking you're 41...Yes? All I know is Cole turned 30
yesterday (12/12) and that makes me feel REALLY old!!! So
hope you have a great day...Do you still do lunch with your
kindergarten teacher? (For those of you who don't know the
story...ask Esther :)
God bless you,Mike!
Love,
Aunt Mary
- Monday, December 13, 2004 at 20:35:44 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comCheryl Krul
Thank you all for your prayers for my sister Sherry's
mother-in-law, Cheryl Krul. I am so saddened to tell you
she did die yesterday evening - she was 57. May God's
eternal light shine upon her. I pray our Lord will send
His holy angels to surround the family in this time of
extreme sorrow. Please pray my sister's baby holds off
a few more days so they can get through the funeral,
which will be on Friday at Our Lady of Refuge.
Thank you again for your prayers, support and love.
Jeanne
- Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 15:25:27 (PST)
Author: jeannestevenson@wowway.com" ...but let Your will be done...."
We may never really understand every part of the Lord's
big plan. You and your entire family are in my prayers
tonight. I am so sorry Jeanne, for this hard time and the
loss of your sisters mother-in-law. May God lay his hand
on this holiday season and somehow hold Sherry's family
together and give them the strength to realize that it is
times like this in which they need to run TOWARDS God, and
never away. Help them to realize that just like an old
friend, they need (and do have) His support more than
anytime in their lives.
I am so greatful to have such a strong, garaunteed support
system to fall on when I am weak... I have no clue what
woud happen if I did not have it and I had to face
hardships alone.
I love you all and miss you very much.
I'm with you Jeanne :)
Love you, Sarah Jane
- Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 23:10:22 (PST)
Author: Firecheer02@aol.comGrasping for some of my own advice...
Well,
Here I am one night writing with support and peacful words
and prayers, and the next night writing to ask for some
faith and prayers from you.
I just found out that one of my old best friends from
school who has had an extremely rare case of Leukemia, and
has been on the road to recovery,is no longer able to
fight an infection in her stomach and she will come home
tomorrow with the hospice. They think that there is a
chance she could die as soon as Friday. Not only is she,
her name is Tess, fighting for her life, but her dad is
most likely getting layed off by K-mart headquarters in
January. Needless to say I am in need of some comforting
Stevenson family prayer. I know that we are talking about
a miracle, but either way I am praying for peace over this
whole season and every family who is in pain this year.
Times like these never cease to remind us how precious our
lives are but still, how easy it is to forget the way we
feel in times or tragedy. You know, it is just so hard to
remember to praise God in all that we do, even when that
is the last thing we want to do.
Thanks, everyone for everything, We are so truly blessed
by the support system we have in God and in our amazing
loving family. I just wish I felt better... it's like I
can't express my feelings, I just feel numb. But I do know
that if we loose our faith in the Lord we are left with
nothing, and it will only make our lives more difficult
and empty. I really love you all and miss you like crazy...
I'll keep in touch, thanks again-
Sarah Jane
- Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 21:07:50 (PST)
Author: Firecheer02@aol.comTrust and Mercy
Sarah, the only advice coming to my mind right is for
Trust! Lay your burdens at His precious feet and trust
in Him. So many things we do not understand here, but
his mercy endures. Seek it as you pray for her and
enjoy the time you have with her. There is always room
for miracles if it is God's will, so don't fear asking. You
never know how this may be answered!!
Thank you for your wonderful words and prayers for
CherylKrul, they are truly lifting this family when the
need it most.
Also many thanks to the rest of the family for how fast
and lovingly you jumped in with all your prayer and
support - your love a generosity is a great blessing.
See you Friday, Love Tommy and Jeanne
- Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 19:40:22 (PST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comMy First Time Writing
HELLO WONDERFUL FAMILY OF MINE!!! Wow ! I cant believe that
I have never contributed to this amazing circle of letters.
This is actually the first time I have ever even came to
the website! Its really an awesome thing for all of us to
do, and I want to be apart of it! Things have been going
really well for me lately... I feel great! Went through a
little bit of a struggle but Im back onto my feet . Praise
God! Well I just wanted to say I hi to everyone.. I love
you all and I hope you have a safe and a very Merry
Christmas! God Bless
Love,
Erin!! Bou!
- Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 08:31:57 (PST)
Author: VolcmBou@yahoo.comSpending Christmas with Jesus Christ...
Hello everyone...
Today was a sad day. My friend Tressa VanAnda passed away
on Tuesday and today was the funeral. A little earie when
you think about what our family was doing eighteen years
ago today...
I think it was one of the saddest funerals I've ever
attended. I saw so many of my old freinds, some that I
hadn't seen in almost three years. You know it's funny how
our group of friends work, it was like one of our soldiers
went down and we were all back together, carrying each
other along to try to hold on. The main things that I keep
thinking and praying about are how peacful she must be and
that what we all can't wait to find out... now she knows!
It's a pretty heavy idea to ponder.
This holiday season has been a little strange but I know
that the Lord has a big plan for all of us, I just have to
keep my faith and keep praying for endurance to barrel
through the challenges He presents in my life...
God Bless this holiday season, and I hope that everyone has
a wonderfully blessed Christmas!
I love you all very much and miss you like no other :)
XOXOXOX, Sarah Jane
P.S. ERIN MY LOVE, I am soo excited that you are writing!!!
Isn't this THEE coolest thing ever! I love you and I hope I
get to see you over break!!!
- Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 20:28:58 (PST)
Author: Firecheer02@aol.comThank you and Merry Christmas
Thank you for your prayers for my sister, Sherry. She
and her husband Ian had their baby on Wednesday.
Joseph William was born by C-section and was 9 lbs. 2
oz. and 19-1/2 in. long. They're doing well and relishing
the new life and joy!
With death and sadness that so many people
encounter around the Christmas, I thought you might
like to read the following:
"Dearly beloved, today our Savior is born; let us rejoice.
Sadness should have no place on the birthday of life.
The fear of death has been swallowed up; life brings us
joy with the promise of eternal happiness. No one
is shut out from this joy; all share the same reason for
rejoicing. Our Lord, victor over sin and death, finding no
man free from sin, came to free us all. Let the saint
rejoice as he sees the palm of victory at hand. Let the
sinner be glad as he receives the offer of forgiveness...
take courage as he is summoned to life."
- Saint Leo the Great
Wishing you joy and peace this Christmas season!
Love,
Jeanne
- Friday, December 24, 2004 at 08:20:29 (PST)
Author: jeannestevenson@wowway.comHo Ho Ho
Hi everyone !!
I pray you all had a sweet Christmas. Any big surprizes
out there?!?%$#! The Lucca's had a great day. TJ and Gaby
got in on time at 8:00 am, we came home, Ami Jane and
family came over, Uncle Teege made a fabulous breakfast,
we opened wonderful presents, hung out and had fun with
Scott for awhile and then went to Nancy Lyons for a knock-
out meal with all her family, Nan and Brian and all 3
brothers too. What fun !! We played a cool game with
nichols and Luke won over 12 bucks!!! It was a real
Christmas kind of day and then an early night for us all.
I also wanted to give those of you with December
birthdays a happy belated wish for a great year. I'm sure
you guys get (or got) over looked alot this time of year.
Sorry about that... God love ya!
Anyway, happy happy new year to one and all!! Let's
do another family reunion in 2005 for NO reason...
just cuz!!
I love you all,
Sally Jean xoxox
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 05:44:20 (PST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comOh What fun!
Sally Jean~
I couldn't agree more~A 2005 STEVENSON family reunion (for
no reason at all) sounds good to me!
In spite of many obstacles~We too, had a FABULOUS
Christmas... this is the first year since Dad passed away
that I wasn't ready for it... up till Christmas
Eve,the only thing adorning our house for the holidays was
a tree with just lights on it!!!
Now for those of you who know me~ you know that means I
must have been a crazy person cuz I have 33 years worth of
decorations and most years I am totally done by December
1st :) BUT THIS YEAR FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER I COULD
NEVER GET AROUND TO IT ...working crazy manager
hours,practicing at church for Sunday singing, yada yada
yada... so~
Here it was Christmas Eve EVE...Sarah and I were just NOW
doing our shopping for gifts for the first time.
Seriously...it was the ONLY time we had a chance to do it!
Then CHRISTMAS EVE we were in this huge two show production
at our church which(no lie)was like the Perry Como
Christmas Special~ complete with power driven sleigh
going across the stage and artificial snow falling...
by the time we got home, it was pretty late and STILL
I had the gifts to wrap, pies to bake,and NO decorations...
I almost thought "WHY BOTHER?" I mean,Christmas was here
already ~ it would be OVER in 24 hours... but I couldn't
STAND the thought so I began the frenzied task!!!
I decorated till I couldn't see anymore~ went to sleep at
5:00 am woke up again at 8:00 am to finish decorating right
up till the kids came over at around 11:30!!! I only had
out about 1/2 of the decorations that I normally put out
but it was FULL of Christmas cheer and whew~ I was
THRILLED!!!
Cole and Amy arrived with the kids and baby Conner was
decked out in a full Santa suit complete with black patent
leather boots!!! OH MY GOSH what a sight!!! Cody was
smiling from ear to ear at how cute his little brother
looked!!! Sarah, Nick and Grandma Garlak were already there
and after everyone opened presents~ the last gift from
Cole was a recording of him singing THE CHRISTMAS SONG and
needless to say most of us were crying... Cole said he is
going to make it an annual tradition!! I already can't wait
till next year!
So now I've decided I'll leave my decorations up till
SPRING!!! (No just kidding!)but can you guess what my NEW
YEAR'S RESOLUTION is going to be????
To start getting prepared for next year's Christmas in
AUGUST!!!!!
Love to you all and God BLess Us~Everyone!
xoxox,Mary
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 at 12:17:21 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comI kicked my first semesters BEHIND!
Just thoguht I would let you all know that my THREE-IN-A-
ROW all nighters (seriously) during last semester paid
off, I finished my first semester at CCS with a 3.0!!!! I
was thrilled to see that. Not exactly as great as I
wanted, but I can only learn from my mistakes (like a C in
woodshop!!!!), and move forward- so it's alright!
Well, my mom pretty much painted a clear picture
for you of our Christmas! So all I can say is...
YEAH WHAT SHE SAID!!!!!
hehehe
:D Love you all and still miss you all so-
Sarah Jane
- Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 22:30:48 (PST)
Author: Firecheer02@aol.comWhat a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone!! I know Im a little late, but
the holidays trap you with things to do... SARAH BABY GREAT
JOB!!!! That is awesome! Im so proud! You seem to be doing
so incredibly good!!! I miss you so much and I want to see
you! call me 248-310-5273 Well I hope that everyone had a
great holiday! It was so good to see you all! Happy New
Year!! Lets make it a great year! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!
- Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 17:48:06 (PST)
Author: VolcmBou@yahoo.com2005 !!!
Happy New Year 2005 Everyone !!! Let's make this a great
year for all of us. Have fun, be safe and stay healthy.
Love Mike, Deb, Julia, Jessica and Michael.
- Friday, December 31, 2004 at 21:10:21 (PST)
Author: mgstevenson@comcast.netHAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Hello wonderful family! Happy New Year! Thank God its
2005!! HECK YES! Get hyped! Im so loooking forward to what
the year is going to bring our family! Our first gift will
be Leah's baby! Love you all! <3 Erin
- Friday, December 31, 2004 at 23:16:23 (PST)
Author: VolcmBou@yahoo.comSarah...
Sarah G,
Hi! I have not a clue how I found this site but wow
how are you doing? I don't know if you remember me (Sarah
Dunstan) but we went to Apollo and Highland Middle
together. Anyways, I hope that you are doing well and God
is blessing you this season. Adios..
-Sarah Dunstan
- Saturday, January 01, 2005 at 19:55:04 (PST)
Author: saritadunstan@hotmail.comHAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE
Hello Everybody,
This thing called the circle letter is a magical vehicle for our family.
Thank to the Amish, (originally followers of a Swiss Mennonite Bishop named
Jacob Amman/1693) and their tradition of writing a extended letter that went
from family to family (introduced to our family by Tom and Esther), we have
this wonderful communication tool. With this tool we are able to get a broad
understanding of the goings on of are ever expanding family. Scott started
this "online" circle letter on May 13, 1998, more than six years ago.
Thanks Scott! Thanks Esther! Thanks Tom!
Some Neat pictures of the family reunion are at:
http://adsl-209-204-139-24.sonic.net/pix/FAMILY/
Great letters Sara. You have grown up soooo fast.
The pictures/film clips Scott took at the Christmas party were major FUN!
Zip Has some great belt designs. Check them out @ a new web site
http://www.magicbelts.com
Anthony James Lucca: If you ever read this circle letter a personal
note about what's happing with you, Gabby, your music and stuff like
that would be great.
John: Howsbyouguys down south?
I must go for now.
I love you all, everyone!
James.....
- Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 08:29:17 (PST)
Author: jis@sonic.netI love you all!
When I think of all the devastation so many people have had
to deal with and endure overseas it makes me think of how
precious life is and how precious you all are to me... we
take "TIME" for granted so often and think it's never
ending so we let it go by and go by and think "I'll write
tomorrow or the next day..." and I almost thought that now
before going to bed... but I stopped myself long enough to
say " Not
this time... I am going to write NOW " so here I am to say~
I LOVE YOU and that each and everyone of you are
such an important part of my life... and I just wanted to
tell you ALL tonight!
Goodnight. XOXOXO
All my love~
Mary(your Momma,Grandma,Wife,Sister,Sister-in-
law,Aunt,Cousin,friend)
- Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 20:15:58 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comAwww Moth....
Moth is for MOTH -er!!!!!
That just touched my heart! But I do agree this whole idea
of how much we take everything for granted has really got
my brain ticking as well. I mean not only time, but life
and exsistance! I mean honestly- How many of
those people, tourists, or little children woke up that
morning and thought, " Gee, I better hangout on some high
ground today... just in case my reality and normalness get
ripped out from under me..." It's anal and obsessive but
how many seconds a day do we go about "life" without
packing our gaurd! If this past year has taught me
ANYTHING, it is to never do ANYTHING with out
my gaurd, because the second I put it down even for one
little second the evil things in this world (including
natural disasters) are armed and ready on the other side
to come spilling, or, charging through. Just like
all of that water did to the land of Asia. I just know
that now more than ever we all need to prepare ourselves
for something crazy, or at least have a plan (even if it's
in the very very back of our minds), because you never
know. This world and earth as a whole is groaning and I
have a feeling we are in the beggining of something major
right now. Not to sound too cliche'-ish, but everything
going on right now has
taken my thoughts on a lot of different things and put
them in a different light-
I love you all and I hope and pray that if, God forbid,
anything totally crazy ever does happen it falls around a
huge family function so that we are all together, I
wouldn't want it any other way.
I love each and every single one of you very much & REALLY
miss everybody!
I hope all is well, everywhere...
In Him, Sarah Jane x>
- Thursday, January 06, 2005 at 20:52:47 (PST)
Author: Firecheer02@aol.comPRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS iN ELECTION DAYS IN IRAQ
Dear Family,
This letter was sent to me by my friend Claire. Our boys used to
babysit her son Josh. He has been to Bagdad and back in the
Army. Even if you don't take the Bible literally I feel strong about
praying. It certainly has worked in our family many times. I can only
imagine how fearful it is for these soldiers and their loved ones.
Love, Suzanne
Please take a moent to send a prayer to our soldiers who must
deliver the voting machines in Iraq.
My son Josh will thankfully not be over there for this event but
many others will be
thank you and if you could would - pass this on. Prayer in any
religion is a good message - love to you all.
Claire
------------------------------->
From: CH (CPT) Lyle Shackelford
Battalion Chaplain
HHD, 57th Transportation Battalion
"Keep 'Em Moving"
I have an urgent request for prayer. Your prayers can make a
difference. I am an Army Baptist Chaplin in Iraq. I'm sure you
will be moved by this request even if you do not personally know
anyone involved. Thank you in advance for your faithful prayers in
this matter.
As a transportation battalion, my unit will be delivering the voting
machines and the ballots to villages and cities throughout Iraq
during
the upcoming elections. (January 30/31) Our convoys are prime
targets
for the insurgents because they do not want the equipment to
arrive at
the polling stations nor do they want the local Iraqi citizens to have
the chance to vote; timely delivery must occur so that the elections
occur. Encourage your friends and family members and those
within our
churches to pray specifically for the electoral process. Historically,
the previous totalitarian regime would not allow individual citizens
to vote. Democracy will not be realized in Iraq if intelligent and
competent officials are not elected to those strategic leadership
positions within the emerging government; freedom will not have
an
opportunity to ring throughout this country if the voting process
fails.
Announce this prayer request to your contacts throughout your
churches, neighborhoods, and places of business. Those with
leadership
roles within the local church post this message in as many
newsletters
and bulletins as possible. There is unlimited potential for God's
presence in this process but if we do not pray then our enemy will
prevail (See Ephesians 6:10-17) A prayer vigil prior to the end of
the
month may be an innovative opportunity for those within your
sphere of
influence to pray. This is a political battle that needs spiritual
intervention. A powerful story about God's intervention in the lives
of David's mighty men is recorded in 2 Samuel 23:8-33. David and
his
warriors were victorious because of God's intervention. We want
to
overcome those who would stand in the way of freedom. David's
mighty
men triumphed over incredible odds and stood their ground and
were victorious over the enemies of Israel. (Iraqi insurgents' vs
God's
praying people). They don't stand a chance.
I will pray with my soldiers before they leave on their convoys and
move outside our installation gates here at Tallil. My soldiers are
at
the nerve center of the logistic operation to deliver the voting
machines and election ballots. They will be driving to and entering
the arena of the enemy. This is not a game for them it is a
historical
mission that is extremely dangerous. No voting machines or
ballots. No
elections. Your prayer support and God's intervention are needed
to
give democracy a chance in this war torn country. Thank you for
reading this e-mail. Please give this e-mail a wide dissemination.
Thank you for your prayer support for me and my family. Stand firm
in
your battles.
Blessings,
CH (CPT) Lyle Shackelford
- Monday, January 24, 2005 at 13:06:31 (PST)
Author: suzanne1@sonic.netMimi
Hi everyone,
How fitting it is that Suzanne should write that
beautiful letter about prayer and how it has help this
family. Haven't we all been on the recieving end of it at
one time or another. Well, we need it again.
I just recieved a phone call from Jane who just got to
AZ (to see Dan and Bob) when Mimi, Dianes mom was rushed to
the hospital. I don't know all the details but I know your
prayers are needed once again... A phone call to Diane or a
card sent would be nice but most of all, your prayers are
needed.
Daine, we love you and know how much your mother means
to you and your kids. Our prayers go out to all of you
tonight and in the coming days.
God Bless you. Love Sally and the rest of the
family.
- Monday, January 24, 2005 at 17:54:52 (PST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comMatt's Going Away Party
Hello to all! Just wanted to write a quick reminder to
everyone that Feb. 13th is Matt's going away party. (Sad
but true). The party begins at 8:00 at the Sportsman's Bar
& Grill. There will be live music by Sam and Johnny and
free food along with discounted drinks. Hope to see you
there!
Jeff & Shelley Stevenson
- Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 08:18:06 (PST)
Author: jwrestling99@aol.comPrecious One
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
For You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my
mother's womb." - Psalm 139:14,13 NIV
Belated Birthday Wishes go out today to Roxanne
Lorraine Kight. She turned six last Wednesday. She is the
29th great-grandchild of Eunice and Jim Stevenson, the
precious 2nd daughter of Alan and Lisa Kight. Happy B-day
Roxy! Also birthday wishes go out to whoever is celebrating
a birthday this month.
Love,
Lisa
- Friday, February 25, 2005 at 11:24:22 (PST)
Author: MrsKight007@sbcglobal.netCards for His Glory
Hello all! Jeanne just had an interview on WDEO (am 990)
with Teresa Tomeo this morning talking about the
introduction of her new Christian greeting card business -
Cards for His Glory. It went great! Very exciting time
for us. Her hard work is now beginning to take root.
Jeanne now has her Cards in 7 stores, and as of five
minutes after the interview several call for cards already
began coming in. Thanks to the great help from her
sister's husband Ian her web site is now up and getting
more defined each day. To check it out go to
www.cardsforhisglory.com
We look forward to see where He leads us in this venture.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Love and blessings, Tommy
- Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 06:38:25 (PST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comBeautiful Cards
Congratulations Jeanne!I was lucky enough to receive a
card from Jeanne this week, and it was beautiful! I have
been checking out the webite since it's early stages and,
as usual, her work is outstanding. Please check it out!
Hi to everyone from the Stevenson's of Canton :)
Deb
- Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 08:14:08 (PST)
Author: 3funkids@comcast.netHUSSEY/BOUDREAU UPDATE
Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!
This St. Patrick's Day is extra special this year after
our wonderful trip to Ireland from December 29th until
January 11th. Our dream has always been to someday go to
Ireland (being that Brian is 100% Irish)and we finally did
with Lou and Kathleen. What a wonderful, loving country
it is and very beautiful. No wonder people call it their
second home once they've visited there. We had the best
time and hope to go back someday.
We also took a second vacation already this year and went
to Chandler, Arizona where the accomdations were second to
none and the hospitality superb! Bob and Diane's home is
one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. I just loved
walking around in it and enjoying Diane's great tast in
decorating. We also went to Phoenix and spent some time
with the Hussey boys: Tom, Mark, John, and now Matthew;
also Dana and the kids, Cody and Savannah. We went
fishing one day and Cody was the only one who caught a
fish, a large mouth bass. Sally and Nancy joined up with
us for four days and we went to the Ocean Club where Mark
and Matt work.....a fabulous restaurant for the rich and
famous. (We were fortunate enough to receive a family
discount). Lou and Kathleen joined us also toward the end
of our stay and once again we went to the Ocean Club. The
food was extraordinary. Mimi came home from the hospital
while we were there. She is so sweet and Diane is a model
daughter, I must say. The last weekend of our stay we
went to Dan and Nancy's and the guys golfed and we had a
great visit. We found the greatest church about a mile
from their house called Phoenix First Assembly. It was
awesome....that's all I can say. Tom Hussey has now made
it his church home.
Nancy has moved back to Novi this week into a nice home on
Christina Lane. My ex-sister-in-law, Mary Anne Uetz is
one of the smartest people I know. She has lived in the
same house in Dearborn Heights for over 50 years. Can you
imagine that? Anyway, I'm glad to say that Nancy has a
faith that enables her to get through any circumstances
and I'm very proud of her. In every family there are ups
and downs but there are always many blessings to be
thankful for and this is the time of a great spiritual
awakening in the earth...very exciting indeed.
I'm so happy that spring is just aroung the corner.
Easter time is a time for new beginnings and a time to
celebrate. I was happy to hear the news about Kelly
having a baby boy. That's very cool. Also I wanted to
mention that Brian's oldest sister who is a Dominican Nun
will be turning 79 on Saturday, March 18th and I sent her
a sampling of eight of your beautiful stationery designs,
Jeanne. I know she will love them as she corresponds
quite regularly with the family.
Well, I think that's all the news for now. I'm looking
forward to the "cousins" party at Carolyn's on April
10th. This could be the beginning of a new tradition in
the LaDuke family instead of the reunion. We'll see.
I wish you all a happy Easter and God's richest blessings
on each member of the Stevenson clan.
With love,
Nancy
- Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 11:22:11 (PST)
Author: BHNHR1@SBCGLOBAL.NETI Am Late
"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures
forever. Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or
fully declare His praise?" - Ps. 106:1,2 {NIV}
Last Sunday, eleven years ago to the day, I gave birth
to my firstborn child. Charlene Kight was born on a Sunday,
on the 13th of March. I am late means that I forgot to put
this letter in the Circle Letter ON THAT DATE, on Sunday.
Also, for a play on words, that is how all this motherhood
thing for me (and most of us) got started"I Am Late"
hahahahaha.
Happy belated birthday to Louie Boudreau, Charlene,
Michael Paul, and those of you having March birthdays.
Happy upcoming birthday to Matt Stevenson. (Wed of next
week)
Love,
Lisa
- Friday, March 18, 2005 at 13:25:59 (PST)
Author: MrsKight007@sbcglobal.netYes! Terri Schiavo's Bill passes!
Sorry to Barge into the letter like this but:
Don't know who's been following her story but Terri Schiavo
the brain damaged woman down in Florida who's facing death
from her husband's insistence of the withdrawal of her life
support (which she's currently not connected to) appears to
be in a better position now - Congress has just passed a
bill paving the way for a federal court to review her case.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/20/national/main681783.shtml
I don't know if any of you have seen any video of her
interaction with her parents (especially her mom) but to me
she's far from being in a 'vegetative state'. I believe
there's video on the site her parents have set up for her:
http://www.terrisfight.org/
All I can say is Go Terri! And to her
parents the Schindlers, Keep up the Fight!
-Scott
- Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 22:31:15 (PST)
Author: hotscott@pair.comGO TERRI!
Scott, you can barge into the circle letter anytime
with great news like that. We have been watching the case
and you are right.....no way is she in a vegetative state!
All I can say is PRAISE THE LORD that our legislative body
passed the bill that saved her life until the number of
days meant for her to live is fulfilled. And I thank God
for a president who came back from his home in Texas to be
there to sign that bill immediately. We must always
choose life!
Also in my last letter I forgot to thank Lisa for
making a copy of our CD "Created to Worship You" for her
sound man at her church. Her pastor said "bring it on in"
and they play it before and after services. That's pretty
cool. That CD is all over the world. Only God knows
whose hearts it touches and we're so grateful.
Speaking of services, I also forgot to mention that
last Wednesday night, Brian and I went to Northridge
Church in Plymouth. This church is a very large church
where many top name Christian artists come to hold their
concerts. It has three large screens and a top notch full
orchestra and choir with the best sound equipment
available and guess what? Jim Boudreau and Doug French
and a cello player from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
were performing....just the three of them. Doug on
acoustic guitar and Jim with the solo on a beautiful song
about the cross of Jesus in living color on the screen big
as life. What an exciting thing to see these two cousins
ministering to thousands of people. It was awesome! Doug
is now the lead guitar player for this church and Jim has
become widely used as a worship leader and soloist.
That's my addendum to my last circle letter.
Once again, everyone have a blessed Easter!
Love,
Nancy
- Monday, March 21, 2005 at 10:43:15 (PST)
Author: BHNHR1@SBCGLOBAL.NETAmen! and again I say AMEN!!!
Ditto to Nancy! And Way to go Scott for bringing it to the
attention of the Circle letter in the first place!!!
I pray that Terri's family will gain FULL custody of her
and will be allowed to take care of her till her life on
this earth is through!!! After I heard that her "husband"
has been living with another woman and has two children
with her... I can't conceive WHY that man would even CARE
if Terri's family WANTS to take over her care... JUST
DIVORCE HER ... and move on with his current family and
life situation... GET HER OUT OF HIS LIFE!!!!and let the
people who TRULY LOVE her take care of her... Is it a money
issue??? IS he waiting for some inheritence???? There
doesn't seem like a reason on earth that Terri's "husband"
has the right to keep her family from even visiting her or
letting her go outside or have a window open in her room...
what is WRONG with this picture???? As far as I am
concerned, when he started this new family with his now
live in partner and their two children that is when all
ties to Terri should have been legally severed ... there
must be some TRUST FUND waiting for him once she dies???
Unfortunately I have NOT been able to follow the whole
story but the bottom line is: If Terri's family is willing
to continue the LOVING burden of caring for her until her
life NATURALLY ends...and her SO CALLED husband is NOT
WILLING... I say PRAISE GOD that our government system is
on the side of Terri's family!!
God bless you all this Easter~
I love you,
Mary
- Monday, March 21, 2005 at 17:22:21 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMS Walk
Hello Family!
By now I'm sure you are all aware of the MS Walk that is
coming up on May 1st. I know that not everyone can
participate in the walk, so I wanted to let you know that
Avon has teamed up with the national ms society and,
beginning April 13th, you will be able to purchase a SHARE
THE CARE PACKAGE. The package will cost $10.00, $5.00 of
which will go to the national ms society in hopes to find a
cure for multiple sclerosis. The package itself will be
distributed to local families with ms victims. If you're
interested in participating or if you would like to
distribute them in your area by becoming a representative,
please contact us at 248-889-0790 or jwrestling99@aol.com.
We hope all of you are doing well and that god will
continue to bless the family. He has done so many amazing
things for us already.
Love,
Jeff and Shelley Stevenson
- Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 08:39:14 (PST)
Author: jwrestling99@aol.comWomen are Leading the Way
Hi All,
Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the springtime.
I just came from a benefit luncheon for our junior Senator,
Maria Cantwell, who is up for re-election next year. She was
joined by all of the other female Democratic Senators
(except Senator Clinton, who could not make it) and it was
really a treat to hear all of them speak--Barbara Boxer
(CA), Mary Landrieu (LA), Blanche Lincoln (AR), Patty Murray
(WA), Barbara Mikulski (MD), and Debbie Stabenow (MI). They
were all stumping for Maria, and they remarked on how
impressive it is that Washington state has a female Governor
and two female Senators--the first time this has ever
happened in our country. It was inspiring to see all of
these women leaders, and hear them talk about how they are
fighting for better education, childcare, environmental
protection, reproductive choice, healthcare, and numerous
other issues. Afterwards I met Sen. Stabenow, and learned
that she is a Spartan just like my folks. She was really
friendly and refreshingly down to earth.
Our little family is doing well. Liam continues to learn new
words and his dexterity and speed are increasing daily. His
latest enthusiasms are for heavy construction equipment and
skateboards, which he refers to as "back hoe" and "board-o,"
respectively. It is so much fun to watch him exploring the
world and discovering how things work. This is admittedly a
painful process at times (his knees are perpetually scabby)
but he is one of the happiest people I know. Amy and I feel
really lucky that he is in our lives.
Amy is now working full time at GlobalTox, still doing
litigation support for cases involving toxicology. She works
from home about 80% of the time, and Liam is looked after by
our nanny Martha. Martha is Peruvian and is doing a great
job teaching him Spanish, and Liam's Spanish vocabulary is
about 15-20 words (in fact he only uses the word "sucio"
when things are dirty and uses "mas" instead of more about
half the time). Amy takes Liam to Kindermusik once a week
and has formed a cooking co-op with some of her friends,
which has saved a ton of time and introduced some
interesting and unusual foods to our diet.
I returned to CommEn Space and the non-profit world in
January after a year at a private consulting firm. It became
clear to me that I really need to work on projects I feel
passionate about and the extra money just wasn't worth the
frustration and compromises of the private sector. So I took
a pretty big cut in pay but I feel great about what I'm
doing with my life, and I have more time to spend with Amy
and Liam! Right now I'm working on a conservation plan for
the Columbia Land Trust, generating cartography for an
international environmental indicators study of British
Columbia and Washington (funded by EPA and Environment
Canada), and assisting an environmental law firm in their
suit against a developer who illegally filled in some
wetlands and built houses over them. Now that’s what I call
a good day at work! :)
Thanks Lisa for the birthday wishes--and ditto to you--and
thanks to Uncle James and Aunt Sally for remembering my
birthday as well, it means a lot to me and I greatly
appreciate it! :)
Kind regards
Matt, Amy & Mr. Little Guy
- Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 15:28:03 (PST)
Author: mattstevenson.geo@yahoo.comEsther Breaks Wrist
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Esther Breaks Wrist!
Hi family! Just a brief note to tell you that my Mom
broke (or would that be shattered) her wrist yesterday.
She was quickly carrying a small table (what a woman!)
from one room to the next and one of the legs hit the door
frame/wall and stopped her cold in her tracks and the
force of this and the fall did one heck of a number on her
wrist. Kathy said the bones look like corn flakes. She
is on call today (Friday 4/8) to have surgery to have pins
put in place.
Prayers for successful surgery and healing would be most
appreciated.
Also, it is full fledged gardening season, in Maryland,
and today was to be her first planting day. This little
set back will put her out of commission for a while (I
believe the cast will go above her elbow). I suspect she
is going to get mighty bored, and as she is a circle
letter junkie, I thought it would be fun if she got
flooded with notes, cards and letters to read over these
next 6 weeks or so as she heals. You know those kind we
put in those little white things, what are they called?,
oh yea , envelopes with stamps on them.
I don't even know if she will be able to cross stitch -
eegadds!!
Her snail mail address is:
27676 Crooked Oak Lane
Salisbury, MD 21801
Thanks for making this time a bit of fun for her.
I look forward to hearing from her about the fun, serious,
and particularly the goofy ones.
- Friday, April 08, 2005 at 11:45:24 (PDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comIt's all in the wrist!
WOW,Esther~ What a bad break! Which wrist did it happen
to? Hope not to the wrist that you wear your watch on!
If I was there I would draw a garden all over your cast to
keep you company till you can get back to your "real"
gardening!!!
Well... take care and hopefully your wrist will heal faster
than scheduled :)
Love,
Mary
- Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 18:42:38 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMom's broken @#$%&* wrist
Hi Mom, bummer deal about your wrist. We hope you are
feeling better and are out in your garden soon. However, I
find it kind of sad that no one has asked how the small
table and door came through this ordeal? It must have been
pretty traumatic for them to have gone through this as
well. It's almost as if no one seems to care about that and
I find that sad! If anyone out there has any other thoughts
please let your feelings be known. Thanks Mike
- Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 21:14:11 (PDT)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comsurgery # 2.....
Michael dear,
It was so kind of you....Mr. Fix It...to be concerned
about my little table. You may be assured that my table is
fine....however, it did put a huge dent in the woodwork
around the door !!
I am using the table as an auxiliary bedside/hospital
table during the duration of my recovery. Kathy and Jenny
are shocked that I am still using the table, but it wasn't
the table's fault that I broke my wrist, and it really is
a very handy little table.
However, my wrist is not doing quite as well. I went to
the doctor (orthopaedic surgeon)on Friday, and he wasn't
thoroughly pleased with the healing; hence I am having
another surgery on Wednesday (April 20th) by a hand
surgeon. He will put a plate in my hand that will enable
him to get the bones just where he wants them.
( for those of you who know bones...that's you, Star, I
broke the radius and the ulna). As much as surgery and
anesthesia frighten me, I will do whatever it takes to get
this hand well so that I can stitch again.
All of you pray-ers out there, please say one for me on
Wednesday.....if this girl can't stitch....
I may have to ask for no life support!!!!
Love, Esther
- Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 12:26:31 (PDT)
Author: tomnesther@aol.comHEALING IS ON THE WAY!!
Dear Esther:
The day I heard about your unfortunate accident I
immediately responded to Tommy's letter thinking it was
your Tom's E-mail but I could not figure out how to send
it and I promptly lost it. Some people say it's still in
there somewhere, but I cannot retrieve it. In the
meantime a week has gone by and I have not written to you
expressing how bad I feel that you are going through such
pain and aggravation, not to mention the frustration of
not being able to do all the things you love to do. One
thing I know for sure and that is that you will heal
quickly because in our big family there are many pray-ers
and our Lord listens to every one of their prayers. He
has brought us through so many afflictions and trials.
Healing's just another word for love and everyone's love
for you was sure evident at your party last month. I'm
sure the "pick of the litter" and your Maryland kids are
taking very good care of you.
In the meantime, just try to take it easy and enjoy the
beautiful weather that is finally here and before long you
will be back to your old self....busy as ever.
Love,
Nancy
- Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 18:06:56 (PDT)
Author: bhnhr1@sbcglobal.netEsther's 2nd Surgery today
Hi everybody,
Just wanted everybody to know that Esther had her surgery
today and it went well. Unfortunatly, she will have to wear
a cast for the next 4 weeks because the damage was worse
than they thought.
I think, in honor of her, the entire Stevenson family
should give up cross stitching until she is able to lead us
all again. Agreed? Good!
Love,
Mike & Deb & the kids
- Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 20:03:58 (PDT)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comMAY YOUR SECOND SURGERY GO WELL
DEAR ESTHER,
MAY your second surgery go better than the first. We are all rooting for you.
I am in Paris with Scott for the third time and we were out and about last
night for the first time. We saw the Effiel Tower sparkle at 10:pm from one of
the bridges. It sparkles on the hour for ten minutes.
Love,
Suzanne
- Friday, April 22, 2005 at 00:26:03 (PDT)
Author: SUZANNE1@SONIC.NETHappy 30th to the last of the six!
Happy 30th to you Gary Hull... the last of the six born
from May 1974 thru May 1975... and now onto 31 for Danny
Alex!!!
It is hard to believe that much time has gone by... Erin in
Las Vegas turned 30 on April 11th (sorry I forgot then :(
but I am remembering now!) And Andy turned 30 on February
9th out in ARIZONA ( or is it Washington?) Ami Jane last
August and Cole this past December... I am still amazed
considering I can remember AS CLEAR AS A BELL brother
Tommy's 30th birthday!!!!
Hope all of you are doing well~ John and I are trying to
buy our 1st HOME ( can you believe it?) I can't either that
is why I am not getting too excited yet...I'll believe it
when we sign on the dotted line ... so keep us in your
prayers!!! I'll keep you posted~
Sarah just finished her 1st year at COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE
STUDIES next to the DIA in Detroit... she is studying
INTERTIOR DESIGN and loving it !! Nick (Sarah's boyfriend)
just graduated from Oakland University with Honors with a
degree in Economics... They have been dating 6 years June
10th! WOW!!!
Cole and Amy are doing great and Conner is now 14 months
old and Cody will be 8 in October! The grandkids are such a
joy in our lives and watching all the new things Conner is
learning is a blast!! He is starting to say alot of words
and sometimes we KNOW he is singing and he plays Cole's
piano that we bought Cole for Christmas when HE was 2 years
old in 1976... he loves it and has the cutest way he plays
it ...he rocks back and forth just like Ray Charles!!
Well~ hope all the MOMS in the family has a wonderful
Mother's Day and hope to see you soon...Are we
having a REUNION this summer? Let me know~
I love you
Mary
- Monday, May 09, 2005 at 14:38:12 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHi from Gerry and Kelly
Hi Everyone,
Today is Saturday May 14, 2005 and we want to first wish
brother Dan a very happy birthday as well as a early
blessing to James and Tom on their birthdays this month. We
want to thank everyone for your support again in this
year's walk for Multiple Sclerosis. We haven't got our
total of how much we raised yet this year as we have still
been getting
money from people and the deadline is on June 1st. We had a
chilly but beautiful day and there were about 15 of us on
our team, "Kelly's Krew". I don't know where the circle e-
letter is at or if it's still going but we thought we'd
drop a
line to each of you. James and Suzanne hope you are well
and we hope Suzannes visit to Paris was great!! Tom we hope
your job is going well and Esther, we pray your wrist is
healing good. We promised we won't sticth a
thing here until you're fully healed!! Bill and Sharon we
are so looking forward to our visit to Las Vegas the week
of July 9th!! Nan and Brian, are you in the country? Hope
to make it to Caseville this year hopefully in the first
week of August with Jeff and Shelley and Ben and Erin.
Bob and Diane, can't wait to see you and your
beautiful home in Chandler in July. Bring on the pool!!!!!
Dan and Nan sure you pick the only week of the year that
were going to be in Phoenix to go on a stupid cruise!!!!
Good for you and have the time of your life!! Jane and Jim
when do we get the first pontoon ride on Williams Lake this
year? John and Joy hi yall. I can't believe it's been
almost a year since you were home. We miss you!! Mary and
John, we miss you too!!! We are praying that you will be
able to get the new house that is closer to us!!!! Sally
and Tony, your floors and counters are gorgeous. Let's go
for a ski on the deck boat soon!! Terry and Chris wish you
lived closer so we could see you more. Did Anna or Leah
have their babies yet? We do need to get together more
often. Miss you guys too.
This empty nester stage of our life is pretty neat. The
kids are both so in love and struggling to get through
school. Ben will be graduating from Western Michigan this
December and hopefully they will be moving closer to home
from Kalamazoo. Ben works at Meijer and Erin is working at
Walmart as the store photographer. Jeff is at Eastern
Michigan studying to be a high school teacher and he is
managing at Mesquite Creek. He just had
surgery on his knee but is doing well. Shelley is doing
freelance graphic work as well as selling Avon. They had us
over recently for a wonderful dinner!! Busy, Busy, Busy!!!
I am still at Lear building seats for GM Truck. As you all
know GM is struggling right now so our overtime and hiring
of new people is stopped for the time being. I will have 28
years in in November. Kelly is still tutoring here at home
and is still active in Communty Bible Study but she is
transferring to one closer to our house this fall. I have
been anxious to work in the yard getting ready for spring.
Thank you all for your love and prayers for us as well as
everyone in the family that is in need of prayers. It is so
good to see the Mercy of God protecting this huge family.
God Love you all. Gerry and Kelly
- Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 12:16:26 (PDT)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comMIMI
To our beloved family.
It is with sadness that I have to tell everyone that Mimi
passed away on June 10, 2005 at 7:05 PM.
She was in a lot of pain and she is now in a much better
place.
Diane had a hard time with this and I hope she will find
peace knowing that her mom is no longer in pain and with
her creator,
Mimi wished to be creamated and her body went with the
Neptune Society.
Thanks to all of you for your prayers and concerns. Diane
really appreciated them.
Love Bob
- Friday, June 10, 2005 at 23:24:20 (PDT)
Author: bodikel@cox.netSending our love and prayers
Dear Diane and Bob~
Oh how I wish we didn't live so far away!!! I wish I could
just comfort you and all of your family in person... I know
the love you had for Mimi was so strong~ She was such a
neat person!
I can imagine the intense loss you'll be feeling over the
coming weeks... We will be praying for all of you and
keeping you in our thoughts...
With all our love,
Mary and John and family
- Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 04:47:58 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comSaying Goodbye
Aunt Diane, I'm so sad to hear of Mimi's death. The only
thing that keeps running through my mind though is when I
first moved to San Diego in the fall of 1984 and all the
fun we had in the year I spent there. One memory I have
of Mimi is when we were all dancing around in the family
room. I have a great picutre of Mimi dancing away holding
her skirt to the side as she twirlled! Oh what fun we had.
I can still her your laugh, Aunt Diane, as vividly as on
that day. You gave her great joy and a great life!
I'll get a copy of that picture and send it to you. It's a
classic.
She'll be missed. Wow what a smile she had. I'm glad I
had the chance to be a part of her life.
Aunt Diane, Uncle Bob and crew, you will all be in our
prayers during this tough time.
We love you and grieve with you and celebrate Mimi's life
with you.
I can see her dancing now!
Love, Tommy
- Monday, June 13, 2005 at 07:31:33 (PDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comLOSS OF A FAMILY JEWEL
Dear Bob and Diane,
I am so sorry to hear about Mime's passing.
She was a Jewel!
I have such great memories of her and how cute she was.
Her diving off the highest part of the house boat,
Water skiing!
How she would do almost anything on a dare.
We will miss her wonderful sprit very much.
Love you guys.
Please give my condolence to
Greg, Bradley and Kelly and all.
Love you
James......
- Monday, June 13, 2005 at 16:04:29 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netBrian's Sister, Eileen Hussey, O.P.
Dear Family,
Yesterday, June 17th, Brian's sister suffered a heart
attack and passed away. She recently had an operation on
her leg for an ulcer and it was very successful and she
was so happy to be out of pain. Even though she had some
health problems, she always seemed to overcome them and
worked right up to just a few months ago. She turned 80
in March and resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Eileen was a Dominican nun for over 60 years and had a
beautiful life serving and loving the Mexican people in
the Southwest for many years.
She will be buried in Michigan and as soon as I know about
the funeral arrangements, I will let you know. It's a sad
time for Diane and Bob and now Brian and his family as
well. Both these women were well loved and were blessed
with a long life on this earth and now, as Bob said, they
are with their creator in their eternal home.
I love you all,
Nancy
- Friday, June 17, 2005 at 22:00:02 (PDT)
Author: bhnhr1@sbcglobal.netWe're thinking of you ,Brian
It doesn't matter how old a person may be , when it's your
Mom,or your Dad or your brother or your sister ... all the
childhood memories come flashing back and the person is
really ageless... unlike Mimi, we never got the chance to
know Eileen but I can still feel your loss and your
sadness, Brian, ( and Nancy too) so just know that our
thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the
family at this time... I'm so glad that you have many
wonderful memories of Eileen to help you through the hard
times...
All our love,
Mary and John
- Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 17:54:17 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comFood for thought
As we look forward to Game 7 of the NBA finals, at the end
of this email is a great homily to ponder! This was from
last week's homily at our church. I did not edit it before
pasteing it, so as you read it you can
subsitute "Christian" for "Catholic". It applies equally
no matter what church we are in.
Fr. John, our priest, is a great sports fan and a great
athlete at his 6'4" stature, and loves basketball.
In case you're interested, here's the gospel reading and
the citations for the other scripture readings to which he
was responding:
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13
Psalm: Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35
Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15
Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33
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Are You Unashamedly Catholic?
In just a matter of hours, some 20,000 people are going to
gather together, making all sorts of noise, cheering,
yelling, high-fiving and dancing. Some are going to come
with giant fake afros on their heads. Others are going to
come with their faces painted blue and red. Some will be
decked out in fine clothes; others will be wearing read
and blue paraphernalia of some sort.
The place they're going to gather, of course, is the
Palace. The occasion: Game 5 of the NBA Finals between
the Pistons and Spurs. And while there will be a
smattering of fans present from the state of Texas, most
everyone there will have this in common: they will
unashamedly and unreservedly reveal themselves to the
people sitting next to them and to a world-wide television
audience as Pistons fans.
It will be, I hope, a fun night. Fr. Jim and I stayed up
for every last delicious second Thursday night for Game 4,
and I'll be tuning in and watching with some friends of
mine this evening. And as one who greatly enjoys
basketball, I might even get a little ... emotional at
particular moments.
But it is a game. A game. Never mind that grown men (and
women) make a living playing it and make obscene and
unjust amounts of money. It is still a game.
Somehow, the words of the Gospel today seem to take on
even more punch when I consider the vastly different
mentalities so many people, and especially men, take
towards sports as opposed to faith. Why is it that the
same people who will be unashamedly and unreservedly and
unabashedly (and often embarrassingly) vocal about a game
can be so incredibly timid and fearful about faith? One
means nothing. The other means everything.
Ah, many will quickly point out, because faith is a very
private matter. Says who? Where did we ever get that
idea? Certainly not from Jesus! Certainly not from the
Gospel! Jesus says quite clearly, "Whoever acknowledges
Me before others I will acknowledge before My heavenly
Father. And whoever denies Me before others, I will deny
before My heavenly Father." That certainly doesn't leave
any room for thinking faith is private! Jesus says in the
Gospel to us, here and now, "What I say to you in the
darkness speak in the light." In other words, "Hand on
what I'm telling you. Let others know about all I've
done, and who I am, and the liberating and life-giving
message of the Gospel."
How is it people can spend hour after hour listening to
sports-talk radio (certainly one of the most inane
inventions in all of history) discussing a game and not
think to spend a minute talking about the greatest Athlete
of all time, the One who battled sin and death and the
forces of hell and routed them?
When we see something amazing, or meet someone incredible,
we tell others, "Hey, so and so's in town at the Palace,
let's go see him play." Or "Let's go check out my friend
who's hysterically funny at the comedy club." Or "Come on
over for dinner sometime; I'd like you to meet my wife and
children." Even as we do these things publicly, so we are
to do with our faith, because faith is about a
relationship, a living, on-going, real-life relationship
with the God who made us and redeemed us by His death and
resurrection. If we know Him, really know Him, and what
He's done for us, how can we ever stay silent? Who cares,
ultimately, if a 6 foot 10 inch man can dunk a
basketball? I would hope so! Can he raise the dead?
Does he hold the keys to eternal life?
Now, this doesn't mean we go out and beat people over the
head with a Bible, but it does mean we are to be
unashamedly Catholic, much more so than the 20,000 people
tonight who will be unashamedly Piston fans. Are we? Are
you? Are you unashamedly Catholic? I think, in essence,
that is the question to reflect on today. Jesus reminds
us it is to be our identity. So, how do we do it?
Well, since this is Father's Day, allow me to turn my
attention to the men and to fathers in particular and
suggest six things we can do to be unashamedly Catholic:
1) Come to Mass every week and be active in it. Sing!
Pray out loud the parts! How is it we're so active and
vocal at the Palace or East Lansing or Ann Arbor but not
here?
2) Respect women - at home and at work. Perhaps
nothing more singles out a man as a follower of Jesus than
by what he does and doesn't say about women, especially
around other men.
3) Honor God's Name. Why is it most men can only say the
name, "Jesus' when they get angry? He poured out His
blood for us. Honor His Name!
4) Pray and let your kids see you do it - at meals,
before you go to bed, when someone in the family is in
need. Teach your children that real men have faith!
5) Strive to live a life of integrity and greatness and
holiness. That is the call to each and every one of us.
We are all called to be saints, no exceptions. And
finally,
6) don't be shy in talking about the faith: to your kids,
at work, wherever. If we really know Jesus and what He's
done for us, and what He offers us, how can we be silent?
God was not ashamed to become one of us and allow Himself
to be slaughtered on a cross for us so that we could live
forever. Let us never be ashamed of letting ourselves be
known as His followers and as Catholics.
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year A
Hope this is as inspiring for some of you as it was for us!
It's not always easy to do, and does come at times with a
price, but Christ warned us of this.
Press on the price will be worth it.
Love you, and Go Pistons! Tommy and Jeanne
- Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 08:38:43 (PDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comAMEN...AND AGAIN I SAY AMEN!!!!
Tommy~
AWESOME!
Remember when you were in first grade at Precious Blood and
the teacher in RELIGION CLASS would pass out coloring book
pages of the roads to HEAVEN and HELL?? Remember how
the road to HEAVEN had big gaping holes ALL THE WAY DOWN
with rocks and weeds along the sides~ a VERY VERY NARROW
road with a SUN shining at the end... BUT the road to HELL
was really WIDE and SLICK and SMOOTH with a big shiny
castle with flags waving at the end ????
Well~
I thought "What person in their RIGHT mind would EVER want
to go down the road with the holes and rocks??? That SLICK
SHINY road looked SOOOO inviting!!!" Yet, as young as I was
I remember my Mom (Gramma Eunice) teaching me about WHO was
waiting at the end of the road to HEAVEN ... THE SON!
I wish we ALL could GET IT~ that ETERNITY with Jesus Christ
is FOREVER but " THE GAME" (AT BEST) is best out of seven...
(hmmmm) A MERE few weeks compared to eternity~
But even better... it's FREE~ just accept it like a gift...
While we are still sinners HE takes us as we are and
forgives (and forgets)our past and HE changes us from the
INSIDE out!
Simply AMAZING!
I thank The Lord for HIS FREE GIFT...Jesus Christ!
If you want to know more~ check out this website:
orchardgrove.org
Alot of VERY COOL things are happening in CHRISTIANITY!
"And they'll know we are Christians by our love..."
HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE!
I love you all~
Mary
- Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 20:17:45 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comWONDERFUL FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Monday, June 27, 2005
Dear Family:
I just finished reading your letter, Tommy, which
contained the Father's Day message at your Church and it
really got me stirred so I thought I'd add a few
thoughts.
Your pastor asks why don't we talk more and get excited
about the most important things in life like God, eternity
and salvation when we gather together like we do the
Pistons, the latest fashions, the news etc. It's almost
like we avoid Kingdom discussion because it's politically
incorrect or it's something that we just don't do.
It brought to my mind the last few messages I heard at my
church which centered around scriptures such as
1Cor2:14, "But the natural man does not receive the things
of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor
can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
The natural man who has not been regenerated or born again
and is devoid of the Spirit, has no appreciation for the
truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who have been
enlightened have a nature that responds to the truth. And
even with this new nature, it is only the spirit part of
us that can receive revelation knowledge from the Holy
Spirit. Our natural man is always at "war" with our
spirit man and distracts us continually, trying to keep us
from the things of God.
I believe that this is what keeps us silent... when in
reality, spiritual truth is the most awesome, gratifying
and satisfying topic of conversation there could ever be!
We should not be ashamed to spread the excitement of the
Gospel any chance we get; there is nothing to lose and
souls to gain. We do look foolish to those who are
perishing, but to those who believe we are a sweet
fragrance. Remember how we avoided Douglas? Not
anymore. Recently I was in a stadium with over 20,000
crazy Christians yelling and shouting and having the best
time just as if it were the 7th game of the NBA
championship. There's a time and place for everything and
I really believe that the time has come for our family to
follow in the footsteps of Mom and Dad who were not
ashamed of the gospel and lived accordingly in word and
deed.
It's the cross of Jesus that unites us....no blood, no
remission of sin. There's no getting around it.
Acceptance of this fact with overwhelming gratitude is
what saves our lives for all eternity. Your spirit man is
the real you and through faith in the name of Jesus you
receive the right of sonship. What a privilege to be born
of God. After 30 years I still can "scarcely take it in"
it's so powerful, so supernatural!
Tommy, I'm glad you had the "courage" to print your
pastor's message. It was an inspiration to me.
Love to all of you.
Nancy
P.S. You older siblings will never believe who I talked
to last Thursday.....Sister Leonita!!! She's 103 years
old and she said she definitely remembered the Jimmy
Stevenson family. She resides in Adrian. What a
place!
- Monday, June 27, 2005 at 19:08:21 (PDT)
Author: BHNHR1@SBCGLOBAL.NETIt keeps going and going and going...
Hello family,
Dan, Jill and Gracie here with a couple of things. First
of all, we are very happy to announce that Tom and Esther's
16th grandchild is on the way!!! The next Baby ? is due
January 26th and Gracie is excited to be a big sister
(Mommy and Daddy are pretty excited also!!)
Next point of business-- We are coming to Michigan next
week (July 16th-23rd.) We are hoping to see as many people
as possible. Mary and Doug are so graciously opening their
house next Sat., July 16th for a BBQ (AKA- meet Grace
party) to anyone who would like to come and visit. The
festivities will start around 5PM. Mary will provide the
BBQ and drinks, if everone will bring a dish to pass. Just
let us know if you plan on coming. You can call us at
either: 410-543-0504 or 443-783-5721, email Dan at:
Baileynspike@comcast.net, or call Mary: 734-927-9722. If
you can't make it, we'll be around all week-- probably up
to Clarkston for some quesadillas at some point. Still,
the more, the merrier! Love ya and see ya very soon!
<3 Dan, Jill, A. Grace and Baby ?
- Friday, July 08, 2005 at 19:26:29 (PDT)
Author: Baileynspike@comcast.netBaby Kaden arrives!!!
Sally had baby Kaden this morning at 3:30 ...HE WEIGHED 6
1/2 LBS AND IS 18 1/2 INCHES LONG WITH LOTS AND LOTS OF
LIGHT BROWN HAIR! He is adorable!! Janie was there the
WHOLE time! God bless you all
p.s.
It is Kaden's cousin Nelson's 2nd birthday!!!!
Congratulations Sally and Jeff and your family
- Friday, July 15, 2005 at 05:25:35 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comE-mail Addresses
"Great is our LORD, and mighty in power; His understanding
is infinite." - Psalm 147:5, NKJV
Hi ho Lisa the Kight here ( a little Sesame Street
humor for you) asking Scott the question:
Is there a way for you to update the email addresses
that are on the link to this circle letter? Since it was
dated Apr '99, I figured now would be a good time. If it
is not too difficult...
Love,
Lisa
- Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 16:40:30 (PDT)
Author: MrsKight007@sbcglobal.netHappy Birthday Gerry
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday Dear Gerry.
Happy Birthday to you.
May the Dear Lord Bless you
May the Dear Lord Bless you
May the Dear Lord Bless Gerry
May the Dear Lord Bless you
...and many more......
We hope you have a blessed day!
Love, Tommy Jeanne and crew.
- Monday, July 25, 2005 at 08:37:06 (PDT)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comDan's Surgery
Hi Family....
Just wanted all of you to know that brother/uncle Dan had
his hip replacement today and all went well. He was in
surgery a little longer than expected, but that was
because his bones were quite thick and the doctors had to
drill holes in them for the new hip. He also had quite a
bit of arthritis that had to be scraped out. He is
recovering tonight and Nancy said that they will get him
out of bed tomorrow to start his physical therapy. They
wanted all to know that he will be home on Sunday in case
anyone should want to call him. He will be at home for
about six weeks and I am sure that he will be glad to hear
from anybody. Love to you all...Janie
- Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 16:30:28 (PDT)
Author: jnjnichols32@aol.comHIP HIP Hooray--Dad's New Joint is A-OK!
Hey Everyone!
I talked to my dad a couple of times while he was in the
hospital and he was in great spirits. The day after the
surgery the physical therapists were letting him walk down
the hall (with the assistance of a walker), and he was able
to move around his room a little bit too. He's home now and
the P.T.s will stop by to visit him there, and apparently he
should be 100% ambulatory in no time!
No doubt he'll be providing his own updates once he gets a
little screen time.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Cheers,
Matt
P.S.--It has been brought to my attention over the past
several weeks that--much to my surprise and delight--quite a
few of you were regularly looking at my web page and are
kind of bummed that it's gone. I still don't have time to
maintain a home page, but I am going to start posting photos
on a regular basis to my blog, which is at
http://pedalpusher.blogspot.com/.
- Monday, August 01, 2005 at 14:58:51 (PDT)
Author: mattstevenson.geo@yahoo.com17,000 HITS (NOT BAD)
Hello Everybody,
17,000 hit to our web site. Not bad.
Talk to brother Dan a day or so back and he seem to be Ok. Not running
track or anything but Ok.
Hope all is well with everyone at this time.
Loveya
James.....
- Friday, August 05, 2005 at 12:13:14 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netIs anybody out there ?
HELLO....HELLo....HELlo....HEllo.... Hello....hello....
ECHO....ECHo....ECho....echo.....
Is anybody out there?????
If a tree falls in the woods and nobody hears it, how does
anyone know if it even fell in the first place ??
Will someone please clear this question up for me ?
Thanks Mike
- Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 11:16:57 (PDT)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comNewest Great Grand Child
Hi to all of the family.
As some of you know Kelly & Don were expecting a baby in
September of this year. They were married on August 23,
2003 and today, August 23, 2005 they had the birth of their
son Payton Robert Carey.
Payton weighed in at 7 lbs. 9 oz's and was 21 inches long.
He is doing pretty well and has a slight problem clearing
his lungs. We hope that this is cleared up by this evening.
To say the least both Kelly and Don are very excited about
this boy since between them they already have 3 girls.
Kelly and Payton should be home on August 24th, which is our
42nd. anniversary. It will not be hard to remember Payton's
birthday.
Madison is thrilled to have a baby brother. She has a baby
sister, which Rodney and Megahn had.
Well I am not sure how long Payton will remain the youngest
and I know that Dan & Jill are expecting as well. Congrats.
There are still a lot of younger siblings whom I am sure
will be sending letters out like this some day.
If you get a chance please send Kelly and Don a note. I
know they will appreciate it.
Love to all,
Proud grandparents, Bob & Diane
- Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 15:48:47 (PDT)
Author: bodikel@cox.netWelcome to the World
Welcome to the world and to the always growing Stevenson
family Payton "Uncle Bob" Stevenson. Congratulations Kelly
& Don. I'm sure Madison is really excited to have a new
baby brother. If you can remember, try to put some sun-
screen on the little dude while you are relaxing poolside.
If you get a chance, we would love it if you could e-mail
us some pictures. Hey, while you're at it, maybe you could
e-mail some pictures of Payton too!!
Love you guys,
Mike, Deb, Julia, Jessica and Michael
- Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 10:25:40 (PDT)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comBRAC Victory
"I will praise You with my whole heart; before the gods I
will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy
temple, and praise Your name." - Psalm 138:1,2 NKJV
The Groton Submarine Base is officially off the base-
closure list! Yee Ha! The funny thing was, I was riding my
bike back home from the local java joint, and I saw a news
van from my favorite news channel NBC 30 (plug!)out of
Hartford. It was parked outside the Hampton Inn hotel that
is approx. 5 mins from my house. Complete with a
reporterette on the beat doing a story. Then I looked and
noticed,other news vans from another channel, the
newspaper,and a local radio station. By this time, I am
wondering who was murdered at this particular hotel.
(Sounds morbid, I'm sorry)
The good news is I did not see an ambulance at said
hotel.(but two police officers were stationed nearby) I
rode home and turned the TV on to channel 30 and I watched
the reporterette interviewing not only our Governor, Jodi
Rell, but also our congressman Christopher Dodd and
Senator Joe Lieberman. So I hopped back on my bike to
check this out. I caught the tail end of the interview
(they were getting reaction from them about the base being
removed from the base closure list). How cool is that?
That made my day.
P.S. Congrats on your baby Kelly and Don!
Love,
Lisa
- Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 13:40:02 (PDT)
Author: MrsKight007@sbcglobal.netcongrats Don and Kelly!
Wow!!! How cool is that? A new member of the Stevenson
family and a new BOY among ALL those girls!!! Give everyone
HUGE hugs and kisses from the MICHIGANDERS and we can't
wait to see pictures... now is when I wish we could revive
how to add photos to the circle letter!
We love you all!
welcome little Payton!
Love, Great AuntMary and Uncle John
- Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 17:07:24 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy Labor Day
Hi everyone,
I just heard from TJ and he had some really cool news.
Gaby has writen a childrens book and I beg you all to go to
this web site to hear part of it, vote for it, order it or
whatever you can do PLEASE!!!! It's the cutest book I've
ever seen about a little girl and what she does each day of
the week. The little girl looks just like Gaby and you'll
love it. Let's help her out... tell your friends !! I'll
thank you in advance. It's so exciting for Gaby and we
love her so very much and only wish her well and good
fortune. www.gigiaudiobooks.com
I hope everyone's well. God Bless you all !!
LOVE MUCH,
Sally
- Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 05:43:03 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comTitle of the book??
Hey Sal-
I went to the website and cannot find the book... What is
the title ???? I will spread the word on the east coast!!
Much Love-
Kathy
- Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 07:12:59 (PDT)
Author: Kathysmarshall@comcast.netDays of the Week
Thanks Kathy,
I did forget to tell everyone the title of the book
(silly me) Days of the Week by Gaby Moss. It's so cute I
know you'll all love it !! Thanks,
Love ya, Sal xoxoxo
- Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 11:51:28 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comJumping the Gun
Hi everyone,
Once again, I guess I jumped the gun on Gaby's book. As
soon as the book is available I will let you know, TRUST ME
As Teege said, just a little heads up. Thanks
Love Sal xoxoxo
- Monday, September 05, 2005 at 10:18:00 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comOn The Mend
Hiya Family!
Hiya,
Hiya,
Hiya!
I just wanted to give you all (or all y'all for our
southern relatives) a quick update.
First of all though, I want to thank everybody for your
cards, gifts and phone calls. I really appreciated all of
them while I was under "house arrest" these last several
weeks.
My hip replacement surgery was seven weeks ago tomorrow and
I went to the doctor for my six week check up yesterday(go
figure).
The doc said the implant has positioned itself perfectly
and that I was free to resume all my normal activities (I
didn't get into the abnormal stuff with him).
He said I can even start to play golf again! OH YEA! (about
two months earlier than I thought he would let me).
The most remarkable thing is that after being in
progressively more pain over the past several years, the
day after the surgery, it was all gone. Even with the
surgical pain I could tell the difference. For the first
time in about six years I'm not slugging down pain pills
all day. I haven't even had to take an aspirin for the past
three weeks. How about that!
Thanks again for all your prayers and concern.
I hope everyone is well.
I love you all,
Dan
- Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 17:15:11 (PDT)
Author: gorecop@aol.comMichigan comes to Maryland !!!
Hello family,
To those of you who are coming to Salisbury for our Relay
for Life.....
We thought some of you might like to go to the Red Roost
for crabs while you are here.
The only times that we can go are Sunday, Sept. 25th and
Thursday Sept 22nd.
The problem with Sunday is that our Mary can't be there
because she will be on her way back home, and she
reeeeeaaaally loves going to the Roost ! And by Sunday,
I'm sure Jenny will probably be totally exhausted.
Soooooo, how about the Roost on Thursday ? We hear that
several of you will be in town by then, Sorry Terry and
Tom ! (Terry is playing a Pulte party that night, but
Chris is available !)
If you are interested let me know and we'll see if this
will work.
Brother Dan...we are so happy to hear how well you are
doing. Your golfing to you is like my stitching is to me;
we are very happy when we can do what we love, aren't we ?
Love to all,
Esther S.
- Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 06:14:48 (PDT)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netMichigan to Maryland
Hi Mom, We are looking forward to coming out for the
weekend. However, we will have to miss the Red Roost on
Thursday night. We should be in your little town around
noon on Friday and we have to leave on Sunday too. It will
be fun. Maybe I'll try to catch crabs before I get to
Maryland since we will miss them on Thursday ??
Love, Mike.
- Monday, September 19, 2005 at 13:38:38 (PDT)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comPrayers Please !!!
Dear Family,
As some of you may know, Tony's brother Jimmy (57) has
lung cancer. Sad to say, it's growing faster than expected.
It is now in both lungs and rib cage area. Jimmy has been
married to Linda for 32 years and they have 2 boys, Matt,
27 and Casey 24. This is really hard on all of them, as
we well know. Please keep them in your prayers and I'll
keep you posted. Thank you. all my Love Sal xoxoxo
- Saturday, October 01, 2005 at 07:04:42 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comIn need of a crib
Hello family~
Is there anyone out there that has a baby crib that we can
borrow for Cole's little boy Conner? As most of you know
by now~ Cole is staying with us and he/we only have a pack-
n-play for him to sleep in... we will buy a crib if need be
but if there is anyone out there who has one to let us
borrow for a few more months (Conner is 19 months old now!)
please let me know ... we would be forever grateful!
Thanks so much!
We love you all!
Mary
- Thursday, October 06, 2005 at 18:35:15 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comJimmy Lucca
Dear Family,
Just wanted you to know that Jimmy lost his fight with
cancer today at 1:15am. We will be heading out to
Schenectady on Tuesday. I have no info at this time but I
wanted to thank you all for your love, prayers and
support. We love you all. Sally
- Monday, October 10, 2005 at 05:05:40 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comSorry
Dear Luccas,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and
prayers.
Love Dan, Jill, A. Grace and Baby ?
- Monday, October 10, 2005 at 07:21:21 (PDT)
Author: Baileynspike@comcast.netSad News
Dear Tony and Sally and Family,
We are so sad to hear the news about about Tony's brother.
It never seems right when sad things happen to good
people.We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and
prawers also.
Love, Mike, Deb, Julia, Jessca and Michael.
- Monday, October 10, 2005 at 07:34:43 (PDT)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comSorry for your loss
Tony, Sally, Ami,TJ,Matt,Stevenson,Maddie,Gabbie,
We are so saddened and sorry to hear the news on the death
of your brother/uncle Jimmy Lucca. We will be praying for
him and his family, as well as you. May you find strength
in each other during this time.
Much love to you all,
Tommy,Jeanne, Sophie, Carly, Dillon, and Emilie
- Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 08:54:52 (PDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comIn Sympathy
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Lucca families of
Waterford and New York. We had been lifting up prayers for
Jimmy here in Connecticut and know that the good Lord is
very near to the broken hearted, and comforts them. (2
Corinthians 1:3-5)Jimmy is no longer suffering or in pain,
praise God! Love from the Kights and Bill & Sharon
Stevenson, who are here visiting us.
Love,
Lisa
- Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 12:30:48 (PDT)
Author: MrsKight007@sbcglobal.netSo sad...
Dear Tony, Sal, Amy, Matt,Stevenson, Madeline, Teege,
Gabbie and the New York Lucca Families~
We too, are so sad at hearing about Jimmy's passing... We
will be praying for all of you and hope you will find
strength in being together ... I am so happy you got to
visit with him not too long ago and hopefully all the GOOD
memories of your youth till now will make you strong and
help you through the rough times to come... We love you all!
John, Mary, Cole, Conner, Cody, And Sarah Jane
- Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 16:30:19 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comSorry to hear about your Brother's Passing
Tony, Sally and Family
We were sorry to read about the passing of your brother Jimmie, Tony. Our
hope is that at end of his life he slipped away peacefully. The loss of a family
member is a loss for us all.
love to you.....
James, Suzanne and Family
- Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 17:06:54 (PDT)
Author: jis@sonic.netSophie is 16!
Sophie is sixteen today! I can hardly believe it. Time
went by like a blink. She is not even home this week
though, she is on a Kairos Retreat, for the senior class,
with her school. She is there this week as one of 8
juniors who were chosen to become leaders for their class
retreat next year. I'm sure she'll appreciate your prayers
for a successful retreat for her and her classmates. She
is now in her junior year at Fr. Gabriel Richard High
School, in Ann Arbor. She is in honors classes and AP
classes - she really works hard. We are very proud of her
academic and spiritual accomplishments. She just finished
her third year on the tennis team and will hopefully be on
the volleyball team again and possibly play Lacrosse this
srping. She is also very active with her school and youth
groups. For spring break this year she is going on a
mission trip to Mexico, to work with the poorest of the
poor, who live IN a garbage dump, near Mexico City. The
trip is through the spanish department of her school, in
conjunction with Renewal Ministries. She is going with a
medical mission team and will work with the kids and act
as an intepreter with the doctors and nurses. She'll send
out more later on that.
Well that's all for now. Thanks for celebrating the gift
of Sophie with us!
God Bless this wonderful family, Tommy
- Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 06:29:58 (PDT)
Author: THOMASPAUL@WOWAY.COMThe Blessing of Family
Hi everyone:
Our family is a network of loving members who celebrate
our joys and help us bear our sorrows; and we are truly
blessed, Tommy, especially when I read your letter about
Sophie and her accomplishments and her character. You
certainly have much to be proud of. Sophie, you are an
outstanding girl and you will truly be rewarded for your
unselfishness when it comes to your spring break. What a
contrast to some others' spring break. God bless you!
And to the entire Lucca family, Brian and I give you our
heartfelt sympathy. It is very sad to lose a loved one at
such a young age. Brian lost his brother, Phil, at the
same age to lung cancer. Our prayers will be said for
Linda and the boys and all the relatives who are going
through this tough time.
All my love to all my siblings and their loved ones, too.
Nancy
- Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 15:39:45 (PDT)
Author: bhnhr1@sbcglobal.netSpeaking of blessings...
Yes ... This family has been very blessed indeed... with a
network of caring , concerned members who come to the aid
of their loved ones at the drop of a hat! Whether it be a
serious need for prayers... or a kind word of
encouragement... when I think about HOW MANY people don't
have that~ who haven't spoken to their family in years... I
can't help but praise God for a family like ours...Could
Mom and Dad EVER have imagined the impact their love would
have on all of us down through the third and fourth
generation and WAY beyond??? For those of you who never got
to know them ... I wish IF ONLY for a DAY you could be so
blessed to have known and felt their love and generosity~
It was like a little glimpse of heaven...
With that said ~I want to thank all of you for your care
and concern regarding my request for Cole and the need for
a crib for Conner. Amy Jane came through with a bed and
(Aunt) Janie had a mattress so Halleluia~Conner is sleeping
comfortably again!!!
This week Sarah Jane is at a MAGNIFICENT 4 day conference
in Chicago fully paid for by our church and she has called
me with nightly updates... She feels like she has "come
home" again and is so very happy to be back in the company
of the friends who love her and only want the very best for
her! It is at Willow Creek Church (which you should go
online and check that place out!!!) It is just amazing...
this week there are 4,000 people representing 850 churches
from 14 countries and all 50 of our states all learning the
Truths of Jesus Christ and how to help others find and
follow Him~ our ONE TRUE HOPE for eternal salvation.
It is simply exilerating to hear her voice so EXCITED at
all she is learning and experiencing there!!!
I praise God everyday that we found our church
(Orchard Grove) and it is my deepest prayer that EVERYONE
in this family will find a place where Jesus Christ is
ALIVE and WELL!!! And receive Him into their hearts and
souls and that their eyes would be open to the ONE ULTIMATE
TRUTH... Jesus said SEEK the TRUTH and the TRUTH WILL SET
YOU FREE!!! Our Pastor says it all the time to SEEK...
never stop seeking the truth and don't be afraid of
seeking because God is big enough for our questions and
concerns and will lead us to the TRUTH of JESUS
CHRIST!!! I have literally prayed for TEN years for my
family to come back and I know that my prayers are being
answered... Mom (grandma Stevenson) prayed until the day
she died for her children to come back to the Lord and it's
incredible to watch as one by one it's happening!!!
And so the prayers still keep coming... I challenge you
"Seekers" out there...Jesus Christ said " I AM THE WAY AND
THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE AND ONLY THROUGH ME CAN YOU GET TO
THE FATHER"... that's powerful stuff! And following Him has
been the greatest thing EVER! Can you feel my ZEAL??? I
don't care if you think I'm off the deep end... I am still
the same "ME" but every now and again I just can't contain
all that has kept me going since Novemeber 15th 1976...the
day I chose to surrender my life to Jesus Christ!!! Through
EVERY hardship we have EVER faced ( and I think we have
faced our fair share!) The Lord has carried us through!!!
And I will never stop praising Him EVER!!! I hope He IS
this "real" in your heart~ if not right now ~ then
VERY SOON!!!
"Life gets MIGHTY precious when there's less of it to
waste!" A great lyric to a great song NICK OF TIME!
I love you all more than you'll EVER know!
from your Sister,Sister-in-law ,Aunt,Cousin,Momma,Gramma,,
etc....)
Always~
Mary
P.S.
It's 11:35 p.m. andI just got an update from Sarah right
now:
She says~
"BRACE YOURSELF... GOD IS GOING TO BE DOING SOME "CRAZY
THINGS" IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE!!!" I can't wait to see
what's in store...
- Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 20:39:01 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comdid I forget to mention "Wife"?
Hey.. In my signing off...I forgot to put "wife!!!" A happy
wife of THIRTY FOUR years at that!!! we just celebrated 34
years on October 5th...How Great!!! :)
Mary
- Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 20:44:44 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comThank you
Hi everyone,
I really want to thank you all for your prayers and well
wishes. Thank you too for the beautiful plant that you
sent to the family.
It was very very sad as any of you could imagine (if it
was any one of us). However, here's the saddest thing in
the world!! My wonderful brother-in-law didn't know God
at all, debated everything with fury, questioned you silly
on your faith and so on. You can imagine how I felt all
week knowing this. I wish I had the awsome wisdom you have
Mary, (I'm learning) but you are as right on as the day
is long!!! How poor is someone without the Lord !! I
know that NO ONE knows the heart of God in someone's last
minute so we can only pray that Jims death will draw his
family closer to Him. I love you all!!
Sally, Tony and gang
- Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 14:12:40 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comJenny
Hello family,
I am writing this letter without Jenny's permission; she
may have wanted to keep this private. But I know that you
care about her and would want to know. So please forgive
me, Jenny !
On November 9th Jenny will be having a hysterectomy. She
has been having issues with fibroid cysts and they are at
a point where they must be stopped from growing; hence a
hysterectomy is necessary.
You all know that Jenny would have loved to have had many,
many children. This surgery will, of course, end that hope.
She is being very strong and realistic about this, and she
is soooo grateful that she has her sweet baby Marshall. In
fact, her doctor said that after seeing what is going on
inside her, the fact that she was able to have Marshall is
even more of a miracle.
Her spirits are good, she is at peace with this, she is
handling it very well (better that me !) and she is now
looking forward to feeling physically better after the
surgery.
Please say a prayer for her on November 9th.
Love,
Esther
- Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 06:08:31 (PDT)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netJenny's Surgery
Hello family,
Jenny had her hysterectomy on Wednesday and thank God,
everything went without any complications. We are soooo
happy about that !
Her doctor said that the fibroid tumor that he removed was
the largest he had seen in years; it was the size of a
cantaloupe ! Can you imagine that in her little body ???
So henceforth, we will refer to her surgery as Jenny's
Melonectomy ! He also said that if it had been left to
grow for much longer, it could have caused her serious
kidney damage...and you know that this family doesn't need
any more kidney problems ! She also lost quite a bit of
blood, so that will leep her a little weak for a while.
She is at home now and doing well. Marshall is very gentle
with her and is lovingly concerned about Mommy's belly-boo-
boo. Chris is trying to keep the dogs at a safe distance
from her. She still gets easily tired; taking a shower is
a major event for her...it wears her out..so she takes it
at night just before bedtime.
People are bringing in meals which are most appreciated.
The doctor said that she is not to be left alone for 3
weeks, so we will take shifts playing nurse, and after a
while I imagine that our roles may switch to that of
policemen, trying to keep her down as she starts to feel a
little stronger !
My thanks to all of you for your prayers and concern.
Love, Esther
P.S....Jenny never was upset with me for spreading the
word about her surgery. She just finds it hard to believe
that so many people care about her !!!
- Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 11:02:41 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netMelonectomy
Jenny,
We are thrilled to hear your operation went well and you
are on your way back to normal again. Now, I have a
question that I think all of the Stevenson Family Website
viewing audience would like to know the answer to. Do we
all now boycott the Cateloupe in an act of solidarity from
your surgery. Or do we all now embrace the canteloupe in
celebration of your successful surgery and eat as much
Canteloupe as possible ?? I have never felt so clueless in
my life! I assume I am speaking for all of us. Please let
us all know as soon as possible so we can get on with our
daily lives.
Thanks,
Mike and all of the Stevenson Websiters.
- Monday, November 14, 2005 at 15:42:05 (PST)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comHi Ho Cantalo
Well now we really have a problem. In my family there are
people who just the don't like Cantalope. What the hell do
we do with them? I know we'll shoot them.
But then I half to go to jail and that really sucks.
But on the other hand those who really hate cantalope are
going to take the stand that it is no longer that hard to
say NO to cantalope since Jenny was so close to holding a
record for growing the larget cantalope in family history.
I for one now believe that we should all eat cantalope
since Jenny will be doing just fine in a very short period.
We, too, are so very glad to find out that Jenny's surgery
went very well and she is home.
I really believe that this is one family who has had enough
of surgeries.
Love to Jenny and let us know how you are doing,
Uncle Bob & Family
- Monday, November 14, 2005 at 16:15:16 (PST)
Author: bodikel@cox.netMelon people melon
Hello Family-
I was present at the time of surgery and I cannot bite my
tongue any longer. ( I am starting to bleed) Here is
the "story behind the story....."
The Doctor came out and told us that the fybroid was
larger than he originally thought. It was the size of....
hold on I am going for drama here.............
a "Melon" ... he did not specify what type. After he left,
while discussing it amongst ourselves, somewhere
cantaloupe came into the description.
I happen to love cantaloupe and was truly sickened at the
site of the cantaloupe slices that appeared on Jenny's
breakfast tray the next morning.
I asked the doctor during rounds if it actually was
the size of a cantaloupe and he pondered the question and
then replied "that it would really depend on the size of
the melon and that cantaloupes come in many different
sizes". very non-commital, imagine that!!
I do not like honeydew, so I personally have decided that
the "melon" in question definitly was a honeydew.
Uncle Bob, do not shoot the cantaloupes, only the
honeydews! I will bail you out if need be.
Mike, great question and keep up the good work.
If there are any other issues regarding the details of
Jenny's surgery please do not hesitate to contact me.
Chris & I now hold medical degrees. We were "this" close
to scrubbing in for the surgery.
Kathy
- Monday, November 14, 2005 at 17:37:03 (PST)
Author: kathysmarshall@aol.commelon humor
Hi everyone !!
Jenny, you go girl. Hope the road to recovery is short
and filled with the crazy humor that's been shown on this
webpage !!
No wonder we love this wackey family. Thank God for
that!! Get well. I love you , Sal xoxoxo
- Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 04:34:31 (PST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comall this humor is making me MELON choly!!!
Wow... reading all these humorous entries has made me very
"MELON"choly ... I wish we could all be there to see
Jenny's face in person while she's reading all of them...
Hey maybe we could call T.J. and have him serenade Jenny
over the phone with his awesome song "MELON"choly collar!!!
Would that be appropriate??
No ~ all kidding aside Jenny ...I am sure you have sensed
the power of all the prayers going up in your name and I
pray you are continuing to feel better and better
everyday...We love you!
Aunt Mary, Uncle John, Cole,Cody, Conner,and Sarah Jane!!!
p.s.
Hey I've got two tickets to see John MELONcamp at some
arena in Salisbury this Christmas~ could you use'em?!@#$%
(jk!)
p.s.s.
Thanks for the real "facts" Kathy :)
- Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 09:23:08 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comNovember 15th 1915-November 15th, 2005
Dear Family~
Can you imagine??? If Dad (Grandpa/Great Grandpa) were
alive today he would be celebrating NINETY YEARS!!!! Hard
to believe so much time has already passed since December
18th 1986...
Well~ hope you all have a nice time reminicsing with
great "DAD" memories...
I love and miss you ALL!!!!
Mary
- Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 13:50:13 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comTJ's DVD
Hi everyone!!
Love all the letters on this thing !! Tj just called me
and asked me please to put the word out about his DVD. I
really have to say... IT'S SO COOL !!! It is very well
done, so professionally made and the kid is talented too.
Please go to his web site www.tonylucca.com and purchase
one. They make great gifts and it all helps the cause.
One more thing, for those of you in Michigan I'm having a
furniture sale at Ami Janes on Dec the 3rd, 1-4. I have so
many things and it's THE GOOD STUFF too. This time I've
painted everything satin black for that Pottery Barn look.
I'd love to see you but I know it's a crazy time of year
for everyone. I love you all. Sal xoxox
- Friday, November 18, 2005 at 11:29:03 (PST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comOffspring v 2.0
Hi All!
Happy Solstice/Christmas/Diwali/Hannukah/Kwanzaa/Loi
Krathong etc. I hope you are all well and enjoying the winter.
Amy and I have some wonderful news to share--we have another
child on the way, and we found out yesterday that it is a
BOY! (I have not yet done the math, but there appears to be
a statistically significant tenedncy for Stevenson males to
produce male offspring). The ultrasound showed a healthy,
active fetus that appears to be developing normally.
He is due on--drumroll please--May 15th!! Pretty cool, eh?
Amy is doing well and having an easier time of it (so far)
the second time around. Liam is psyched to be a big brother
and wants us to name the baby "Liam." When we told him that
name was already taken, he said "OK--Jacob!" Not sure if
we'll go with that one, but we're still considering our
options. :)
Have a great holiday!
Cheers,
Matt, Amy, Liam, & ???
- Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 08:53:30 (PST)
Author: mattstevenson.geo@yahoo.comJOY TO THE WORLD
Merry Christmas to my precious family!
I wanted to take a few minutes to wish all of you the
best Christmas ever and a blessed new year!
In all of our lives there is so much to be thankful for,
especially for all the new babies born recently and those
coming! God is so good. Even in our trials, we know we
can turn to Him and trust Him...and we draw ever closer to
Him.
Brian's cousin is a Medical Missionary of Mercy in
Africa. She is not only a nun but a doctor. Her name is
Sheila and she e-mailed us something very beautiful so I
thought I'd share it with you.
WHEN THE SONG OF THE ANGELS IS STILLED,
WHEN THE STAR IN THE SKY IS GONE,
WHEN THE KINGS ARE HOME,
WHEN THE SHEPHERDS ARE BACK WITH THEIR FLOCK,
THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS BEGINS:
TO FIND THE LOST,
TO HEAL THE BROKEN,
TO FEED THE HUNGRY,
TO RELEASE THE PRISONER,
TO REBUILD THE NATION,
TO BRING PEACE AMONG SISTERS AND BROTHERS,
TO MAKE MUSIC IN THE HEART.
GOD IS WITH US. JOY TO THE WORLD!
All my love,
Nancy
- Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 05:30:14 (PST)
Author: BHNHR1@SBCGLOBAL.NETA FAMILY REUNION ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Hello Nancy and all,
What a sweet letter.
Your letter has made me think of some holiday wishes that I have.
1. That we could have a family reunion Christmas eve.
2. That we could all be their each and everyone.
3. That together among us would be the lost ones (like in Nancy's letter)
and after the reunion we would see them safely home.
4. That all the broken ones would be among us
and together we would make them right.
5. That at our reunion all the hungry ones would be with us
feasting at our table and no longer hungry.
6. That at our reunion every prisoner would be with us
and all their wrongs would be righted by our presents.
7. That with all joy the people at our reunion felt, they would
go fourth and bring good order to everywhere they went.
8. That our reunion would bring peace to the hearts of us all,
each and everyone.
What music would fill our graceful gathering.
Thanks Nancy for your sweet spirit.
I love you all each and every one.
James.....
- Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 11:36:52 (PST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comChristmas Joys
How wonderful to read two BEAUTIFUL letters ... THAT is the
true Spirit of Christmas!
I too, wish that we could ALL be together for a Christmas
Eve family reunion~
In one big house where we could all wake up to Christmas
presents that were left by Santa and the house would be all
aglow from the Christmas tree lights... Gee that's sort of
how I remember Hartwell Christmas's... and you older ones
probably remember one of the other houses... but it's the
same images in our minds... What a wonderful thing to have
our memories!
And still it continues on and on... Julia, Jessica, and
Mike will remember Chadwick Christmas mornings~ Liam and
his yet to be born baby brother or sister will remember
Christmas in Seattle~ While still others will remember
Salisbury Christmas's and Los Angeles Christmas's ... HOW
WONDERFUL!!! Maybe we should write a family book of all our
Christmas memories from wherever we were as children... Can
you imagine how GREAT the snippets would be?? Sort of
a "CHRISTMAS CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL" if you will... Well,
who's up for the challenge?
GREAT CHRISTMAS MEMORIES~chapter one
I'll be waiting :)
I love you all and as Conner is now saying: HO HO HO Merry
Christmas!
xoxox, Mary
- Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 18:55:34 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comCUTE CHRISTMAS SONG
Hi everybody below is a URL link to a funny Christmas song.
Love to you all.
James.....
Cut and paste the link below to your browser and enjoy!
http://www.reuters.hu/card_dom/index_content.html
- Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 09:12:33 (PST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comA CHRISTMAS STORY
A CHRISTMAS STORY
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been
anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day
to him. He didn't hate Christmas, just couldn't find a reason to celebrate.
He was sitting there looking at the snow that had been falling for the last
hour and wondering what it was all about when the door opened and a
homeless man stepped through.
Instead of throwing the man out, Old George as he was known by his
customers, told the man to come and sit by the heater and warm up. "Thank
you, but I don't mean to intrude," said the stranger. "I see you're busy,
I'll just go." "Not without something hot in your belly." George said.
He turned and opened a wide mouth Thermos and handed it to the stranger.
"It ain't much, but it's hot and tasty, "Stew ... made it myself. When
you're done, there's coffee and it's fresh."
Just at that moment he heard the "ding" of the driveway bell. "Excuse me,
be right back," George said. There in the driveway was an old '53 Chevy.
Steam was rolling out of the front. The driver was panicked. "Mister can
you help me!" said the driver, with a deep Spanish accent. "My wife is with
child and my car is broken."
George opened the hood. It was bad. The block looked cracked from the cold,
the car was dead. "You ain't going in this thing," George said as he turned
away.
"But Mister, please help ..." The door of the office closed behind George
as he went inside. He went to the office wall and got the keys to his old
truck, and went back outside. He walked around the building, opened the
garage, started the truck and drove it around to where the couple was
waiting. "Here, take my truck," he said. "She ain't the best thing you ever
looked at, but she runs real good."
George helped put the woman in the truck and watched as it sped off into
the night. He turned and walked back inside the office. "Glad I gave 'em
the truck, their tires were shot too. That 'ol truck has brand new ......"
George thought he was talking to the stranger, but the man had gone. The
Thermos was on the desk, empty, with a used coffee cup beside it. "Well, at
least he got something in his belly," George thought.
George went back outside to see if the old Chevy would start. It cranked
slowly, but it started. He pulled it into the garage where the truck had
been. He thought he would tinker with it for something to do. Christmas Eve
meant no customers. He discovered the the block hadn't cracked, it was just
the bottom hose on the radiator. "Well, shoot, I can fix this," he said to
himself. So he put a new one on.
"Those tires ain't gonna get 'em through the winter either." He took the
snow treads off of his wife's old Lincoln. They were like new and he wasn't
going to drive the car anyway.
As he was working, he heard shots being fired. He ran outside and beside a
police car an officer lay on the cold ground. Bleeding from the left
shoulder, the officer moaned, "Please help me."
George helped the officer inside as he remembered the training he had
received in the Army as a medic. He knew the wound needed attention.
"Pressure to stop the bleeding," he thought. The uniform company had been
there that morning and had left clean shop towels. He used those and duct
tape to bind the wound. "Hey, they say duct tape can fix anythin'," he
said, trying to make the policeman feel at ease.
"Something for pain," George thought. All he had was the pills he used for
his back. "These ought to work." He put some water in a cup and gave the
policeman the pills. "You hang in there, I'm going to get you an
ambulance."
The phone was dead. "Maybe I can get one of your buddies on that there talk
box out in your car." He went out only to find that a bullet had gone into
the dashboard destroying the two way radio.
He went back in to find the policeman sitting up. "Thanks," said the
officer. "You could have left me there. The guy that shot me is still in
the area."
George sat down beside him, "I would never leave an injured man in the Army
and I ain't gonna leave you." George pulled back the bandage to check for
bleeding. "Looks worse than what it is. Bullet passed right through 'ya.
Good thing it missed the important stuff though. I think with time your
gonna be right as rain."
George got up and poured a cup of coffee. "How do you take it?" he asked.
"None for me," said the officer. "Oh, yer gonna drink this. Best in the
city. Too bad I ain't got no donuts." The officer laughed and winced at the
same time.
The front door of the office flew open. In burst a young man with a gun.
"Give me all your cash! Do it now!" the young man yelled. His hand was
shaking and George could tell that he had never done anything like this
before.
"That's the guy that shot me!" exclaimed the officer.
"Son, why are you doing this?" asked George, "You need to put the cannon
away. Somebody else might get hurt."
The young man was confused. "Shut up old man, or I'll shoot you, too. Now
give me the cash!"
The cop was reaching for his gun. "Put that thing away," George said to the
cop, "we got one too many in here now."
He turned his attention to the young man. "Son, it's Christmas Eve. If you
need money, well then, here. It ain't much but it's all I got. Now put that
pee shooter away."
George pulled $150 out of his pocket and handed it to the young man,
reaching for the barrel of the gun at the same time. The young man released
his grip on the gun, fell to his knees and began to cry. "I'm not very good
at this am I? All I wanted was to buy something for my wife and son," he
went on. "I've lost my job, my rent is due, my car got repossessed last
week ."
George handed the gun to the cop. Son, we all get in a bit of squeeze now
and then. The road gets hard sometimes, but we make it through the best we
can."
He got the young man to his feet, and sat him down on a chair across from
the cop. "Sometimes we do stupid things." George handed the young man a
cup
of coffee. "Bein' stupid is one of the things that makes us human. Comin'
in here with a gun ain't the answer. Now sit there and get warm and we'll
sort this thing out."
The young man had stopped crying. He looked over to the cop. "Sorry I shot
you. It just went off. I'm sorry officer."
"Shut up and drink your coffee." the cop said.
George could hear the sounds of sirens outside. A police car and an
ambulance skidded to a halt. Two cops came through the door, guns drawn.
"Chuck! You ok?" one of the cops asked the wounded officer.
"Not bad for a guy who took a bullet. How did you find me?"
"GPS locator in the car. Best thing since sliced bread. Who did this?" the
other cop asked as he approached the young man.
Chuck answered him, "I don't know. The guy ran off into the dark. Just
dropped his gun and ran."
George and the young man both looked puzzled at each other.
"That guy work here?," the wounded cop continued. "Yep," George said, "just
hired him this morning. Boy lost his job."
The paramedics came in and loaded Chuck onto the stretcher. The young
man
leaned over the wounded cop and whispered, "Why?"
Chuck just said, "Merry Christmas boy ... and you too, George, and thanks
for everything."
"Well, looks like you got one doozy of a break there. That ought to solve
some of your problems."
George went into the back room and came out with a box. He pulled out a
ring box. "Here you go, something for the little woman. I don't think
Martha would mind. She said it would come in handy some day."
The young man looked inside to see the biggest diamond ring he ever saw. "I
can't take this," said the young man. "It means something to you."
"And now it means something to you," replied George. "I got my memories.
That's all I need."
George reached into the box again. An airplane, a car and a truck appeared
next. They were toys that the oil company had left for him to sell. "Here's
something for that little man of yours."
The young man began to cry again as he handed back the $150 that the old
man had handed him earlier.
"And what are you supposed to buy Christmas dinner with? You keep that
too," George said, "Now git home to your family."
The young man turned with tears streaming down his face. "I'll be here in
the morning for work, if that job offer is still good."
"Nope. I'm closed Christmas day," George said. "See ya the day after."
George turned around to find that the stranger had returned. "Where'd you
come from? I thought you left?"
"I have been here. I have always been here," said the stranger. "You say
you don't celebrate Christmas. Why?"
"Well, after my wife passed away, I just couldn't see what all the bother
was. Puttin' up a tree and all seemed a waste of a good pine tree. Bakin'
cookies like I used to with Martha just wasn't the same by myself and
besides I was gettin' a little chubby."
The stranger put his hand on George's shoulder. "But you do celebrate the
holiday, George.
You gave me food and drink and warmed me when I was cold and hungry.
The woman with child will bear a son and he will become a great doctor.
The policeman you helped will go on to save 19 people from being killed by
terrorists.
The young man who tried to rob you will make you a rich man and not take
any for himself. "That is the spirit of the season and you keep it as good
as any man."
George was taken aback by all this stranger had said. "And how do you know
all this?" asked the old man.
"Trust me, George. I have the inside track on this sort of thing. And when
your days are done you will be with Martha again."
The stranger moved toward the door. "If you will excuse me, George, I have
to go now. I have to go home where there is a big celebration planned."
George watched as the old leather jacket and the torn pants that the
stranger was wearing turned into a white robe. A golden light began to fill
the room.
"You see, George ... it's My birthday. Merry Christmas."
George fell to his knees and replied, "Happy Birthday, Lord."
~ author unknown ~
- Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 12:26:28 (PST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comwho's that on the piano??
Here is a fun trick, pull up the google search engine and
type in "jimmy stevenson" (without the quote marks) and
instead of searching by website, click on the Images tab
above your entry. The thin guy leaning to the left over a
grand in a dark room is none other than James Stevenson
(oldest son to Eunice and Jimmy Stevenson) In the Jazz
lofts at Greenwich village?? Do the same for Tony Lucca
and you are off on a Stevenson image hunt! Dad and mom,
grandpa and grandma, greatgrandma and pa and great-great
etc, I am sure are so proud... Happy New Year from
California love Star and Jennifer Stevenson. oxoxoxoxo
- Friday, December 30, 2005 at 22:26:33 (PST)
Author: starstevenson@hotmail.comHappy New Year's from Stockholm!!!
Wow!!
It's so great to see the circle letter continue to be so active!!
Did you know that it's been approximately 7 and 1/2 years now that the
Circle Letter on the Web has been active??? Seems just like yesterday that this
'little' thing got started.
This letter is to send wishes for good health, peace and properity to everyone
in our family as well as the rest of the world!
If any of you are wondering how I find myself up this way then you should
know that I've come here at the invitation of one of my best friends Rick
Carlson who I've known since 1991 when I first moved out of my parent's
home and became a roommate with him.
It's quite pretty here with everything covered in snow but it sure is odd having
only about 4 hours of sunlight each day!
With thoughts of love and hopes for good fortune for all, may everyone enjoy
this time of new year's renewal!
side note: Anyone else out there using Skype??? If so then if you'd like to say
hello you can reach me through my skype name:
scottinparis
otherwise I can be reached through Skype via a regular telephone number at
area code (707)-533-4885. If you haven't any clue what Skype is then head
on over to: Skype.com and check it out!
Much love!
-Scott
- Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 08:21:58 (PST)
Author: hotscott@pair.comBirthday List Help Needed
OK, this is going to be LONG, but I'm trying to complete a
listing of our entire Stevenson family. Attached is what
I have so far, but I know I'm missing some info.
Please take a look at the list and help me fill in the
blanks, mis-spellings, wrong dates, etc. Send corrections
to me at tstevens@visteon.com with a copy to
thomaspaul@wowway.com.
Let me know if you want a copy. When it is complete (goal
is end of next week January 14th) I'll have it sorted by
family, age order and by month. (Hey I'm a numbers guy
what did you expect!?)
The list is in family order starting with Uncle James'
family. (formatting keeps messing up but I think it's
readable)
Thanks and Happy New Year, so far in 2006 there are three
new babies expected! Some turning 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10!
So much joy to celebrate! Rejoice!
Love ya, Tommy
STEVENSON FAMILY BIRTHDAYS
Name Birthday
Grandpa - (JAMES) November 15, 1915
Grandma - (EUNICE) September 21, 1921
JAMES I May 22, 1939
SUZANNE ROACH September 25, 1940
JERRY ROACH May 23, 1960
CINDY ROACH April 16, 1959
NICK ROACH February 13, 1987
LINDSAY ROACH October 9, 1992
JIMMY May 7, 1962
CHITOMI November 29, 1959
JATOMIS January 13, 1992
JOSEPH May 12, 1993
SAMUEL June 29, 1999
BETH June 17, 1963
ZIP September 6, 1968
LIZ January 4, 1964
SOPHIE SPENCER September 4, 1998
Florina
SCOTT October 1, 1971
STAR November 23, 1972
JENIFFER OGNE-STEVENSON December 16, 1974
SANDY KRELL March 12, 1938
TOM KRELL March 24, 1943
TOM May 23, 1940
ESTHER February 27, 1940
MARY FRENCH June 24, 1960
DOUG FRENCH September 4, 1957
MELISA FRENCH November 25, 1984
MICHAEL FRENCH May 29, 1986
MITCHELL FRENCH July 9, 1988
TOMMY July 27, 1961
JEANNE December 17, 1962
SOPHIE October 12, 1989
CARLY May 2, 1994
DILLON June 13, 1997
EMILIE July 6, 2001
MIKE December 14, 1962
DEBBIE February 25, 1969
JULIA November 4, 1995
JESSICA April 9, 1997
MICHAEL March 10, 1999
KATHY MARSHALL May 9, 1964
MIKE MARSHALL August 29, 1964
KATIE MARSHALL March 20, 1992
MOLLY MARSHALL September 4, 1994
JACK MARSHALL June 24, 1996
JENNY PALMER November 25, 1967
CHRIS PALMER June 23, 1962
Marshall June 14, 2002
DANNY May 30, 1974
JILL May 16, 1976
Anita Grace September 24, 2003
Baby jan ? 2006
BILLY June 25, 1941
SHARON April 5, 1941
RORY January 27, 1962
LISA KIGHT March 23, 1964
ALAN KIGHT July 12, 1964
CHARLENE KIGHT March 13, 1994
ROXANNE KIGHT February 23, 1999
STEVEN September 28, 1966
MARY September 11, 1961
daughter
ERIN April 11, 1975
NANCY HUSSEY September 22, 1942
BRIAN HUSSEY May 13, 1938
NANCY Boudreau August 27, 1961
NATALIE FITZGERALD August 19, 1984
BOBBIE CLEMMONS March 21, 1986
LUKE LYONS January 24, 1997
CASEY LYONS April 11, 2000
JIMMY BOUDREAU August 3, 1963
JORDON BOUDREAU June 21, 1982
JOSHUA BOUDREAU July 10, 1983
ERIN BOUDREAU February 25, 1987
JAMES BOUDREAU October 10, 1991
BOBBY BOUDREAU August 5, 1965
LOU BOUDREAU March 2, 1968
KATHLEEN BOUDREAU May 19, 1969
THERESE PAZDZIORKO December 26, 1957
STEVEN PAZDZIORKO July 28, 1957
GRAHAM PAZDZIORKO July 26, 1985
CATALIN PAZDZIORKO June 6, 1988
BRIAN HUSSEY March 10, 1960
JUDY HUSSEY November 28, 1961
EMILY HUSSEY February 15, 1997
baby xx
TOM HUSSEY August 8, 1961
MARK HUSSEY June 23, 1962
Dana Hussey
COTY HUSSEY February 4, 1990
SAVANNAH HUSSEY July 22, 1993
JOHN HUSSEY November 22, 1963
MATT HUSSEY June 15, 1965
LAUREN HUSSEY January 17, 1990
BETH HUSSEY September 10, 1969
BOB June 22, 1944
DIANE March 25, 1945
GREGG July 29, 1964
LAURA January 10, 1966
JACOB December 28, 1992
MATT June 20, 1995
DANIEL August 7, 1997
BRAD April 29, 1967
KELLY Carey November 8, 1969
Don Carey
daughter
daughter
MADISON September 24, 1997
Payton August 23, 2005
DAN May 15, 1947
NANCY April 28, 1947
MATT March 23, 1973
AMY March 4, 1973
LIAM Daniel August 11, 2003
baby 2006
ANDY February 9, 1975
Lynna
JANIE Nichols October 31, 1949
JIM Nichols October 13, 1953
SALLY Hull June 28, 1970
ANTHONY Gonzeles February 25, 1990
MARISSA Gonzeles March 18, 1995
Kaden July 15, 2005
STEVEN HULL October 30, 1966
Lillian Hull April 28, 2002
GARY HULL May 9, 1975
Cassandra
Nelson James July 15, 2003
baby 2006
Jim's Son
Wife
Dylan
DD?
JOHN October 26, 1951
JOY November 23, 1952
ANDREW August 7, 1988
JAMES September 23, 1996
MARY Garlak October 30, 1953
JOHN Garlak April 1, 1947
COLIN Garlak December 12, 1974
Cody
Conner March 6, 2004
SARAH Garlak July 13, 1984
SALLY Lucca June 7, 1955
TONY Lucca December 8, 1950
AMI Sakalian August 18, 1974
MATT Sakalian August 17, 1974
STEVENSON Sakalian November 20, 1999
Madeline Sakalian April 24, 2001
TJ Lucca January 23, 1976
TERRY August 7, 1956
CHRIS September 23, 1956
JOHN April 24, 1982
LEAH February 20, 1984
Tommy James 1/?/2005
PAUL June 18, 1986
ANNA May 17, 1988
baby 12/?/2004
GERRY July 25, 1958
KELLY August 13, 1958
JEFF July 4, 1980
Shelly
BEN November 4, 1981
Erin
AL SARKOZY February 13, 1932
- Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 12:21:13 (PST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comBirthday list - part 2
Please include phone numbers, addresses and anniversary
dates, I have columns for these in my spread sheets.
I'm having fun with numbers - thanks to my Mom's request
for some birthday info.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Love, Tommy
- Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 12:59:47 (PST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comPrayers of Support
Hello family;
Today, Jeanne's sisters Husband, Ian Krul, died
suddenly in his sleep. He was 34 years old and is
survived by Sherry his wife, Joey his one year old son
and a baby girl to be born this coming April. Please add
Sherry and our family to your prayers for strength to
make it though this difficult time and support her and
the kids.
Your prayers truly helped Ian and Sherry cope with the
death of his mother at this time last year. I know Sherry
needs them again now more than ever.
Thank you and God Bless!
Lots of love, Tommy
- Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 20:23:24 (PST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comSOME GREAT FAMILY PICTURE
Hello Everybody,
I was looking at some of the picture I have in my online website and I
found these.
Cut and paste the URL below and enjoy!
Love you all.
James.....
http://www.windgifts.com/pix/family/
- Friday, January 27, 2006 at 12:25:51 (PST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comLilly Harper Stevenson is here !
Hello family,
Danny & Jill's baby arrived yesterday.
LILLY HARPER STEVENSON arrived at 1:04 p.m.
on January. 29, 2006.
She weighed 9 lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 & 3/4 inches long.
Yikes.... and Jill is such a tiny little girl to have
such a big baby!
All is well with their little family.
Grace thinks Lilly is okay but after a few minutes she
was really more interested in the lollipop that Aunt
Kathy had for her in the waiting room !
Don't you just love her name, Lilly ?
(Her proper name is really Lillian, but they plan on
calling her Lilly and I love how it just tickles my tongue
to say it.)
It never matters to me whether a baby is a boy or a girl,
just as long as they are healthy. But I sooo loved the
name Lily, and am so happy that we have one of them !
And of course, I don't mind one bit that her middle name
is the same as mine !
Once again, we are blessed.
Love,
Esther
- Monday, January 30, 2006 at 16:14:19 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netCONGRATS and WELCOME!!!!
Dearest Danny and Jill~
One more miracle in the Stevenson tribe!!! How thrilling
and her name sounds like a movie star
LILLIAN HARPER..Now appearing in the film GONE WITH THE
WIND III ~ how fun!
Well God bless you all and someday it will be fun if we
can EVER put photos on this sight again... Maybe Scott can
hook us up!This family is growing by leaps and bounds...
what's the last count?
Love to your little family and a HUGE welcome to little
Lilly!!!
with much love,
(GREAT)Aunt Mary
- Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 07:54:54 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comTEAM KENT
Hello Family,
To those of you who came to our local Wicomico County,
Maryland Relay For Life last September, we are sad to tell
you that Kent McCullough has lost his battle with Cancer.
Kent died last Thursday. He had melanoma. He was only 36
years old, and he leaves a sweet wife, a 2 year old son,
and a 3 month old baby daughter.
Those of you who were here you all remember Team Kent
taking their last lap around the track as Terry was
singing.. It was so powerful, wasn't it ? Not a dry eye
for any one of us ! And we all remember the wonderful
support Kent got from his family and friends.
Kent was an events planner, and he was planning on helping
Jenny with her next major event: a Denim and Diamonds Ball
to be held this summer.
Jenny is so sad, she almost takes it personally. But, you
know Jenny, instead of giving up, this is making her fight
even harder for the cause of finding the cure for Cancer
by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Jenny
and Tom are the chairpeople for our local Relay.
We are almost at the end of our 3rd annual Romance for
Relay event where we make baked goods and deliver them
for Valentines Day. The first year we raised $3,500.00.
Last year....$7,000.00 and this year with two days to go
we are at over $9,000.00.
Please say a prayer for his family, and in honor of
Kent...check your body for moles or blemishes and get
checked out by a dermatologist. Kent had NO IDEA that he
had melanoma, and by the time it was found, it was
probably too late for him.
Love to all....count your blessings...check your skin,
Esther
P.S.....although we don't deliver to your areas...check
out our Romance for Relay website just for fun to see what
we are doing, I think you'll get a kick out of it !
............www.romanceforrelay.com
es
- Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 06:39:33 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netPRAYERS NEEDED FOR BEN
Dear Family...
Ben Stevenson was injured in a snowboarding accident over
the week-end and our prayers are needed.
Besides being banged up quite a bit, he ruptured his spleen
and is in intensive care at a Kalamazoo Hospital. He is
bleeding internally and if the doctors are not able to stop
the bleeding, he will have to have his spleen removed.
Please keep Ben, Erin, Gerry and Kelly in your prayers this
day. Gerry said that he would keep me posted on Ben's
condition. When he does, I will pass that information on to
you. Love Janie/Aunt Janie
- Monday, March 06, 2006 at 09:21:30 (PST)
Author: jnjnichols32@aol.comANSWERED PRAYERS
Dear Family....
Once again we have had our prayers answered. Gerry called
me today and said that Ben will not have to have his spleen
removed. The bleeding has stopped. He will be able to go
home tomorrow but will not be able to do ANYTHING for two
weeks, and after that he has to be extremely cautious for
the next 3 to 6 months. Isn't God wonderful???
Love you all.....Janie/Aunt Janie
- Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 15:23:29 (PST)
Author: jnjnichols32@aol.comLets hear it for GOD
To Ben and his family.
I for one was very happy that there was good news for you.
We all know how much of a strain this put on Gerry and
Kelly, not to mention Ben's new bride. Well once again GOD
came through.
Now the next time you get a crazy idea Ben, you may want to
rethink it or you may want to try it a little slower.
In any event you can rest assured that this entire family
is very, very happy that you will be going home soon and
recovering.
We love you,
Uncle Bob & Aunt Diane
- Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 15:41:00 (PST)
Author: bodikel@cox.netALRIGHT BEN!!
Wow... what GREAT news!!! I'm sure you know Benny, how many
people were lifting you up in prayer... Gerry, that story
about the first day in Ben's hospital room with over 25 of
Ben's friends from his church laying hands on him and
praying for the Lord to heal their buddy... well...that was
AWESOME!!! So we'll continue the prayers that Ben'll be
back to normal in no time!!!
we love you!
(Aunt) Mary
- Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 16:12:35 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comAbout Beth Stevenson
Hi everyone. This is the first time that I have written
in the circle letter. Janie suggested that Beth announce
this but I thought I would. She would be very surprised if
some of her cousins locally showed up. Beth is singing a
solo in car Orff's musical producthion of:
CARMINA BURANA
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 3:00 P.M.
Seligman performing Arts Center
at the Detroit Country Day School
22305 W. 1 3 Mile Road (SW corner of
13 mile and Lahser Roads), Beverly Hills
DETROIT CONCERT CHOIR
Steven Henrikson, baritone Jason Wickson, tenor
Bonnie L. Brooks, Hannah Dixon,
Elizabeth Stevenson, Anamaria Ylizaliturri, Sopranos
Gerrie Ball and Margaret Kapasi, pianists
Percussion Ensemble
Royal Oak Children"s Choir
Tickets $25
Information: (313)882-0118)
Advance group Rates available
- Friday, March 10, 2006 at 07:31:02 (PST)
Author: tomandsandykrell@aol.comHussey/Boudreau News
Hello Stevenson Family Everywhere:
Just thought I'd drop a line to say all is well in
Clarkston, Michigan especially with spring just around the
corner.
Gerry, Kelly, Sally and I went to Beth's Detroit Concert
Choir performance last Sunday and it was awesome. We so
enjoyed it, particularly Beth's beautiful solo. (It still
amazes me how a soprano got into our family.) The
director was awesome; he reminds us of Dad. The music was
all sung in another language. I thought it was Latin but
I'm not sure. Anyway, Beth looked beautiful and the whole
event was tremendous. She so enjoys being a part of this
choir; you can see it all over her face. They'll be going
to Ireland this year. Now that's a country that Brian and
I loved.
Speaking of countries, Jimmy and I went to Australia on
March 2nd to attend a Hillsongs praise and worship live
recording. What a phenomenal group they are. There were
25,000 exhuberant people in attendance and we were in the
second row just having the time of our lives! The CD and
DVD will be out in August. The rest of the week we toured
Sydney and Cairns where the Great Barrier Reef is
located. What beauty we saw all week long. We went with
four other people from Jim's Church. I praise God the
ocean was calm when we were there. Brian didn't want to
fly that far so he stayed home. No matter where we roam
there's nothing that compares to the USA, I have to say.
We are a blessed country, that's for sure.
We should be planning a Stevenson family reunion. I'm not
sure if the LaDuc, LeDuke, LaDuke reunion will take place
this year. The cousin party was fun last year. We wanted
to do this every year because we're not getting any
younger; but so far we haven't heard of one planned.
Sophie, I'm proud of you for spending your spring break
helping those less fortunate; you are storing up treasure
for yourself in heaven by your unselfishness.
I think of all of you so often; there are so many of us
now. This family keeps on growing and thriving and we're
all blessed beyond measure....even though we have our
trials along with our joys. I miss you out-of-towners. I
hope to see you all this year sometime. Brian and I are
going to Branson at the end of this month. We're going to
see Bobby Anderson and other shows. It's one of the
Bluegreen resorts that's in the club we joined several
years ago. I'm just a traveling woman, I guess.
I'm sending you all my love and blessings from above.
Nancy
- Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 13:14:10 (PST)
Author: bhnhr1@sbcglobal.netPrayers for Brian & Nancy
Hi Everyone...
Just wanted all of you too keep Brian and Nancy in your
prayers. Brian's brother Kevin Hussey passed away yesterday
and they received the news while they were on vacation in
Branson, MO. There will not be a funeral right now, but
there will be a Memorial Service at a later date. I am sure
that Nancy will update this when they return home.
- Monday, April 03, 2006 at 11:39:25 (PDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.net
Dear Family:
Brian's brother, Kevin, passed away last Sunday, April 2nd
at home in Florida. He was 63 years old and had been
battling lung cancer for about six months. We had a good
visit with him in November and we sensed a peace about him
and a different spirit. We prayed over him and he readily
received our prayers with tears. Kevin had two daughters
and one son and five grandchildren. His children were
with him when he passed away.
His desire was to be cremated with a memorial
service....one will be held in Florida and one to be held
up here during the Hussey golf tournament weekend. Brian
has lost four siblings....two sisters and two brothers.
It's very sad to think about losing anyone in our family.
We are so very blessed that all of us are still together.
When we were in Branson last week, we had dinner with
Bobby and Karen and we were talking about our families all
still living and all the cousins (except for Richard
Nehls) and he said "you know why this is true?" He
said "it's because of PRAYER." We had a great time with
them and their son, Matt, who is such a nice kid. He's
Bobby's light and microphone man. By the way, Bobby sings
better than ever. Matt goes to Missouri State
University. LET'S ALL THINK ABOUT A SIBLING FAMILY
REUNION IN BRANSON NEXT MAY! It's a fun, fun town with so
much to offer.
I'll sign off for now. A happy belated birthday to you,
Sharon. We're going to come out to Las Vegas one of these
days. I miss you guys. Bobby can't say enough about you,
Bill. He's so fun to listen to as he tells of all your
escapades and how all the "greats" think you're a genius.
Of course, we all know that.
With love and blessings,
Nancy
- Saturday, April 08, 2006 at 12:36:29 (PDT)
Author: bhnhr1@sbcglobal.netOur thoughts are with you, Brian
Once again there is sad news in the family .. Brian~
I can't imagine the sadness you must be feeling...but it
is wonderful that you were able to have a nice visit with
him not too long ago...
It is something we try not to think about in our own
family~ yet the fact remains that we ALL are getting up
there in years (Can you imagine~ Mom's BABY is a little
more than TWO years away from 50!!!) so it is important
that we don't take ANY time for granted...
That is why I feel so blessed that we as a family have
stayed SO CLOSE throughout the years and I agree with Bobby
Anderson...PRAYER!!!
Mom and Dad's prayers and the family's collective prayers
for the various events throughout the years... THE FAMILY
THAT
PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER has really been a truism for
our family...
I know you all know my feelings but they bear repeating
from time to time:
I love you more than words can say and I thank you for
all of your help and support~ I'm so grateful that you've
all been such an incredible part of my life!
ALL MY LOVE,
Mary
P.S.
have a BLESSED EASTER!!!!
- Saturday, April 08, 2006 at 15:03:43 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy Easter All
Hello all,
Just wanted to say hi and Happy Easter to everyone. Hope
everyone is doing well and that you all had a nice Holiday.
Now, when you all sign off I want you to go back to the
Home page and really look at the picture of Grandma and
Grandpa. Are they cute or what !!!!! We are all so
fortunate to have had them in our lives and we are all so
thankful for the legacy they left behind. We all love and
miss them alot. Now go stare at their picture for a little
while and think of all your many happy thoughts and
memories!!
Love you all,
Mike and the Canton Stevenson 5
- Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 17:42:45 (PDT)
Author: mgstevenson@wowway.comHappy Holy Season
Cheers, Good tidings and Gods' blessings for all of you.
Tony and I have had a wonderful weekend, we've been
blessed again beyond what we deserve and our pray is you
have too. Things are good. Black Tuesday
didn't effect Tony (Thank God). Matt got all the
o.kays. to build the 14 houses on their land. That's a
good thing. Ami J has been right there to help in anyway
she can. Stevenson and Madeline are great too and for what
we hear from the boy (Teege), is that he's still "keeping
on". We'll see him in early June and can't wait!!
We love the family reunion ideas and are up for "what
ever !! Does anyone want me to check into the same place
we had in 2001? Let me know. I love you all, but more
important...God adores you!!! Happy Spring. Love Sal
- Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 17:59:16 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comRight on Mike !!
Mike,
Nice letter, thank you. All my love aunt Sal xoxoxo
- Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 18:05:39 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca @aol.comNATHAN HULL HAS ARRIVED
Hello Family...
Just wanted you to know that Cassandra had her baby boy on
April 19th. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and was 21 1/2
inches long. He is a clone of his brother Nelson!! Gary and
Cassandra are very happy that he decided to come a few
weeks early, as they are moving at the end of the month.
With our step-grandchildren, we now have a grand total of 13
grandchidlren now. Can you believe that? Love ya Janie
- Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 06:03:49 (PDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netrequest for prayers
Hello everyone~
I just want to let anyone who doesn't already know that
John's Mom had a stroke on Tuesday and another on Wednesday
that the doctors say is large and ongoing...I never heard
that a stroke can be ongoing... but nonetheless... she
doesn't have much movement on her right side... she can
kind of squeeze her left hand and she acts like she
recognizes us but can BARELY make audible sounds like she's
trying to tell us something...
We spoke with her doctor last night and he told us that her
swallowing mechanism is very poor... they will know within
24-48 hours if she will need a feeding tube... if that ends
up being the case... she has requested that she doesn't
want that... so she will go to hospice and they will keep
her as comfortable as possible~
This has been a very rough two days to say the least!!!
Please keep John and his sister and sister-in-law and our
families in your prayers as we work through some major
decisions over the next few days...
I love you all and I will keep you posted...
Love,
Mary
- Friday, May 12, 2006 at 05:11:14 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comSomebody's Hero
As we remembered and honored our Mothers this Mother's
Day, Aunt Mary shared this with me.
"Have you ever heard the song SOMEBODY'S HERO? it's by
Jamie O'neil and look up the words ...you will be flipped
out! It's Gramma!!!"
Here are the lyrics.
She's never pulled anyone from a burning building
She's never rocked Central Park to a half a million fans,
screaming out her name
She's never hit a shot to win the game
She's never left her footprints on the moon
She's never made a solo hot air balloon ride, around the
world,
No, she's just your everyday average girl (but)
She's somebody's hero
A hero to her baby with a skinned up knee
A little kiss is all she needs
The keeper of the cheerios
The voice that brings Snow White to life
Bedtime stories every night
And that smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero
She didn't get a check every week like a nine-to fiver
But she's been a waiter, and a cook and a taxi driver
For twenty years, there at home, until the day her girl
was grown
Giving all her love to her was her life's ambition
But now her baby's movin' on, and she'll soon be missin'
her
But not today, those are tears of joy runnin' down her
face
She's somebody's hero
A hero to her daughter in her wedding dress
She gave her wings to leave the nest
It hurts to let her baby go down the aisle she walks right
by
Looks back into her mother's eyes
And that smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero
Thirty years have flown right past
Her daughters' starin' at all the photographs
Of her mother, and she wishes she could be like that
Oh, but she already is
She's somebody's hero
A hero to her mother in a rockin' chair
She runs a brush through her silver hair
The envy of the nursing home
She drops by every afternoon
Feeds her mama with a spoon
And that smile lets her know
Her mother's smile lets her know
She's somebody's hero
Yes, she was a hero! The great gift she gave to all of us
was her, all of her. Follow her legacy. For those who
knew her, share her, for those who didn't, ask about her.
Heros do exist! Most perform the heroic in the ordinary
day to day. Most share the same title - MOM.
Thanks to all the Mom's out there in this beautiful family.
May God Bless you all, Love Tommy
- Monday, May 15, 2006 at 08:33:38 (PDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comThanks Tommy
Dear Tommy,
As I read your poem about Moms I had to hold back the tears.
Actually I didn't.
This really hit home and I am sure that everyone who read
this thought about their moms and our mom.
This was a beautiful tribute, thanks.
Uncle Bob
- Monday, May 15, 2006 at 11:23:13 (PDT)
Author: bodikel@cox.netSOMBODY'S HERO
What a perfect Mother's day Gift.
Thanks Tom.
Uncle James.....
- Monday, May 15, 2006 at 18:24:11 (PDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comThats "SOMEBODY'S HERO"
Author: jis@windgifts.com Hi Brynn, Luis, and Triccie
Hi Brynn, Triccie, and Luis
In the n ext tournament next time if we do better we
can win this time but now please practice your skills
the next tournament is on May 27, 2006
From
The players
Maika, Baltie, Paolo Coach XC, TJ, Nico and Tim
- Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 22:26:04 (PDT)
Author: maikalotivo@yahoo.comObviously the wrong family circle letter!
Whoa... those names aren't familiar eh? Wonder who they
were trying to e-mail!!!
Love,
Mary
- Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 07:57:28 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comOR IS IT???
Or maybe that is MY mistake... could it be that this family
is SO BIG that me...being one of the older ones... am not
recognizing names of family members anymore??? I DID see
T.J. as one of the names of the senders...HMMMMM????? Let
me know...(didn't mean top slight anyone IF you're part of
this family!!!)
Love,
Mary
- Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 08:03:06 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comThe Wrong TJ Too
No, I do NOT think that is our TJ (Lucca) as he has been
going by Tony for some time now. I'll bet these folks are
related to that Austrailian person trying to sell us those
supplements a few years back.
- Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 11:42:44 (PDT)
Author: MrsKight007@sbcglobal.netJohn's Mom
Dear Family...
Please keep John & Mary in your prayers this day. Mrs.
Garlak passed away this morning. Mary told me that the
hospital officials were puzzled as to why she was lasting
as long as she had. They asked John if there was anyone she
needed to see. They racked their brains and Mary thought of
her cat (Eddie) that she has had forever. The hospital gave
them special permission to bring the cat up and when they
walked into the room with him, she smiled and the cat laid
down right next to her and never moved for as long as they
were there. They said their goodbyes to her and they got a
phone call this morning. Isn't that the sweetest story?
They are going to have her cremated and are going to have a
memorial service at a later date. Please keep them close to
your hearts. I love you all Janie
- Friday, May 26, 2006 at 07:20:08 (PDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netHAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY (LUCCA)!!!!!
We hope it is filled with joy and blessings. Today we
smile in thanksgiving for all the happiness you bring to
this wonderful family!
Spoil her well, and Tony we know you do! : )
Lots of Love, the Stevenson 6 of Plymouth
Tommy, Jeanne, Sophie, Carly, Dillon and Emilie
- Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 05:39:16 (PDT)
Author: thomaspaul@woway.comMS Charity Dance Party!
Hello Family!
Just wanted to write a quick note to let you know that Jeff
and I did the MS Walk this year with mom and dad (Gerry and
Kelly Stevenson) and came up with this great idea to ask my
place of work to sponsor a charity dance for Multiple
Sclerosis and they have accepted! This event is meant to
help raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and
is being held by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of
Bloomfield Hills, MI. I have gotten permission to invite
all family members and friends, which is normally not
permitted at the studio. Please help us light up the dance
floor and support the MS Foundation by attending on July
8th from 7:30pm-10:00pm. The cost is only $10 per person
and 50% of all profits will be donated to the MS
Foundation. There is no partner or previous dance
experience necessary and no limit on the amount of people
you may invite! The evening will include refreshments,
beverages, ballroom dance demonstrations (yes, i will be
dancing, but please no laughter from the audience:) ),
group lessons, and general dancing. The studio is located
at 2510 S. Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. It is
at the corner of Telegraph and Square Lake Rd. in the
ComForcare Building on the second floor. We hope that you
will help us in the fight against MS. If there are any
questions you may have, you can contact me at the studio at
248-454-1715. Please RSVP by June 30th. Hope all of you
are doing well. Take care
and God Bless!
Jeff and Shelley Stevenson
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 19:06:09 (PDT)
Author: jwrestling99@aol.comMore Prayers Needed
Dear Family...
I am writing all of you to keep Terry and Chris and Chris'
family in your prayers tonight. Chris' Dad (Bill Rounds)
had a heart attack last night, and when they did a
catherization on him today, he has a 100% blockage. They
are going to do an emergency surgery on him in the morning.
He needs a quadruple by-pass, and he very weak already.
Terry said that he will keep me informed and I will pass
the info on to you. Love Janie
- Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 15:44:07 (PDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netTJ's Website
Hi everyone,
Our love and prayers go out to the Rounds family. Our
love to the rest of this huge family too. No news means
good news to me. I hope everyone is having a nice summer.
Let plan a family reunion !!!
TJ has a new website WWW.tonylucca.com He's also going
on tour and could be coming somewhere near you. Please
check it out. He's with other guys so it's not his own
show but he still warms everyone up.
Tony's dad, 85, came through his heart surgury
fantastic, and is now recovering from his pollup removel
surgury (which he said was way worse then the heart
stuff). He was very healthy going into all this stuff to
begin with so that's why he's doing so well now. The man
never even saw a doctor until he was 83. Sharp as a tack.
The lake has been grand and sharing it with any of you
is our most favorite thing to do. Please come visit us!!
We miss you.
Love Sal
- Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 17:39:34 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comCALLING MARVIN CD RELEASE PARTY
Hey everyone... anyone who is not busy Thursday July
20th ...come on out to Cole's band's CD release party...
an ALL AGE show so bring the kiddies too, if you want!!!
It's from 7:00 to 11:00p.m. at 59 WEST restaurant/club in
Highland, MI
about a 1/4 mile west of Milford road on M-59 ( Highland
rd.) in the shopping
center to the right... a GIGANTIC white building in the
WEST END dining room ( a HUGE place...could seat 300 people
for dinner comfortably!!!)
SO... all you SPUR OF THE MOMENT people... come on out THIS
THURSDAY.... totally casual attire... You can also check
CALLING MARVIN out on Myspace.com
Oh...and,by the way... the new CD "BIG WHITE VAN" is
amazing!!!!! COLE'S voice and playing is incredible.... and
I'm not just saying that cuz I'm his Mother!!!! :) check it
out for yourselves!!!!
Hope to see some of you there!
Love you!!!
Mary
- Monday, July 17, 2006 at 19:36:55 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.com25,000 HITS (NOT BAD)
Hello Everyone,
Good Idea Sal.
Lets have a family reunion on July 13, 2007 (Friday), July 14, 2007
(Saturday) and July 15, 2007 (Sunday) July 13, 14 and 15th
Love to you all.
James.....
All those who believe in psychokinesis raise my hand.
- Monday, July 17, 2006 at 21:00:51 (PDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comTom's Big Plan
Hello to my 7 brothers and 4 sisters and all of your
families!
I see that there have been 25,000 hits on our family circle
letter. WOW!!!
I hope that this letter of mine will be seen by all of you!
Jenny and I are once again chairing our Wicomico Relay for
Life for the American Cancer Society.
Last year, with all of our teams working, we were able to
raise $307,000.
Our goal for this year is $350,000.
We have been involved with Relay for the past 10 years as
team “Beat the Beast” and will continue to be involved in
the future. This is our second and final year as co-
chairmen of the entire event. Chairing Relay is a huge
undertaking. Jenny lives and breathes The American Cancer
Society all year preparing for this wonderful weekend. It
is like a full time job for her !. Our hopes are that
someday through all of this fundraising, a cure for cancer
will be found and we will never again lose a family member
or friend to this dreaded disease.
I am sure that this would be music to Dad / Grandpa’s ears.
Our Relay theme this year is “TRAVELING THE WORLD TO FIND A
CURE”. The participating teams have chosen campsites from
many locations all over the globe.
Since we have our Stevenson family is all over the country,
we wanted to ad a campsite that represnts all of us. Last
year we had a Stevenson family team called
“The Out-of-Towners”. This year, my Mary (French) is
planning to have a Michigan Themed campsite, (with all the
yummy stuff Michigan has ie cherries, Sanders Hot Fudge,
Vernors...). We would love any suggestions for this
campsite, and more importantly we'd love to have you here!
Our Relay for Life event starts on Friday, September 29th
at 4:00 p.m.
It continues until Saturday morning around 10:00 a.m.
There will be about 75 campsites. Some of them will be
representing Hawaii, Australia, Africa, Fiji, the North
Pole, Memphis, Germany, the Caribbean, Rydell High,
Cooperstown, Mardi Gras, 7 Seas,.....and so on…and of
course, my personal favorite, MICHIGAN !
This year is the 20th anniversary of Dad / Grandpa’s death
from cancer.
I really want to honor him at Relay, and to accomplish this
I need and want your help. Dad & Chris Palmer are the main
reasons that I am so involved.
I was trying to figure an easy way to raise a few thousand
dollars for the Out-of-Towner’s team. Here is a thought
that I had:
…Esther and I have 6 children and with the 2 of us we will
register each of us
with a donation of $10.00 each,… a .total of $80.00.
Our children have 16 children. They will register their
spouse and each of their children at $10.00 each.
For example,…our son Tommy would register his wife and
their 4 children for a total of $50.00. (Remember that we
already paid for him.)
If our whole family was to do this, we could raise close to
$2,000.00…and this could all be done very simply on-line
through our Relay website.
The US mail also works well for those of you without
computer access !
(checks can be written to ACS,,..,sent to
Jenny
Palmer,
27648 Crooked Oak Lane
Salisbury, Md. 21801
Each family could raise money through car washes, lemonade,
cookie stands, writing checks, or whatever great ideas you
may have. This way everyone would become a big part of our
event. It’s good for the kids to be aware of this cause.
Our Maryland grandchildren are so involved that they have
their own team….
Beat the Beast Juniors, Katie Marshall chairs the team.!
Each person who registers will receive a 2006 Relay For
Life T shirt. As soon as you are registered, you will be
sent your t-shirt. (please give us mailing addresses and
sizes !)
It would mean the world to me to have my whole family come
and be with us for this special weekend, …
I know that would be impossible,…. but I would love to have
as many of you as I can get to be here. We had such a great
time last year with you.
I was and continue to be so proud of my family, and I am
sure that Mom & Dad (Grandma & Grandpa) would be proud of
us all, too.
(If you can’t be with us, please wear your T-shirt proudly
on Sept 29th ,
think of us and say a prayer for our success !)
Please give this message to those in your families who
don’t have access to the circle letter.
Thanks for your efforts. I love you all !
from,
the pick of the litter……(according to Esther & my kids !)
Tom
To find out more about our event log on to:
www.wicomicorelay.com
- Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 18:09:46 (PDT)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netHappy (belated) Anniversary
Just wanted to say Happy Anniversary to Tom and Esther...
47 years...WOW... unreal!!! I remember that day so
clearly...at the Botsford Inn...Great memories! Hope this
is a great year for you both!
Love,
Mary
- Wednesday, August 02, 2006 at 12:31:14 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comhappy 50th Hump!!!
I can't believe it!!! HONESTLY... for some reason it is
just hard to picture Terry being 50!!!! But seriously... I
hope this is your HAPPIEST year of all ......you
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO deserve it Terry!!!!
We love you and GOD BLESS YOU like never before...
John& Mary
- Monday, August 07, 2006 at 09:55:45 (PDT)
Author: jamgg1971@aol.com What are those A's about?
how did those appear in my title? I didn't type
them...hmmmm...weird :)
- Monday, August 07, 2006 at 09:47:50 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comWEIRD!!!
What in the world??? Those weird A's with the accent
mark... I don't know why they are there... I wrote those
entries from my work computer and I wonder if it has
something to do with our corporate computer systems??? If
they show up on this entry then I will wonder what's
going on!!!
Well... hope all is well with everyone...
Love, Mary
- Monday, August 07, 2006 at 18:29:45 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comTJ's CD
Hi everyone,
TJ's Cd is out in stores. Please check it out. It's
called "Canyon Songs". Enjoy !! Hope everyone is well.
Love ya, Sal
- Wednesday, August 09, 2006 at 11:13:12 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comFund Raiser/Cancer Society
Hello Family,
Okay this may be impossible or not cost effective, but I
will leave that up to all you musicians, and shower
singers out there to see if it could work! What if we
created a family CD? Uncle Bill, Tony (T.J.), Cole, Beth,
Uncle Terry, Aunt Mary, Leah, Anna, Uncle Tony, Mary and
Doug, Michael etc. Any contributors would be great. The
music jaundra would be anything and everything, or we
could do a family Christmas CD. I know I would be willing
to pay great money for a CD like this. I know we have
more than 100 family members, then we have freinds that
know our family and our abilities, our churches, our work
places etc. If we charged $10-$15 for it, we would have a
significant amount to contribute to the Cancer Fund that
Jenny and Uncle Tom are volunteering for, and we also
would get the reward of hearing our family all year round,
unless we did a Christmas CD. Okay here is the technical
stuff, I have no idea how much something like this would
cost, or the first steps that need to be taken to
orchestrate this. I will leave that up to the experts
that we have in this great, incredible, loving family!
- Wednesday, August 09, 2006 at 11:29:52 (PDT)
Author: kcarey3@hotmail.comStevenson CD
What a great idea for a fundraiser - and maybe if we pull
it off we could use the proceeds for Relay and For Aunt
Kelly's MS Walk...
Here's my thought... since many of you fabulous musicians
have already made a CD or 2, maybe we could use some of
those songs for a compliation CD and that would keep the
cost still in an effecitive place...
I will ask Doug French to look into this project, and if
any of you music makers will come on board - what a thrill
that would be. I know here in Maryland we have plenty of
friends who ask when the musicians are coming to town, and
I know we can sell some CD's here.....
Thanks for the great idea Kelly!!!!
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 06:36:04 (PDT)
Author: barleysgirl@comcast.netStevenson CD 1st & 2nd Generation
August 14, 2006
My Dear Family, Hello from #12 of the Loven Dozen. I
can't believe that Kelly Carey wrote down this fabulous
idea of a family CD. As many of you may or may not know I
am planning on retiring in the next year or so and I have
been talking about putting a CD together from all the
various family parties we have had in the past. I want to
put a CD together with Uncle Bobby and Uncle Danny
(Grandpa's brothers) and Mom and Dad and if we can somehow
get an old 78 rpm
record player I think we even have a recording of Grandpa
James Ira as well as Mattie playing the piano and Aunt
Betty singing. I think
Uncle John has most of the old reel to reels of years gone
by parties and I know it
would take some considerable time to compile this stuff but
wouldn't it be a treasure for us to have? This could be
perhaps CD 1 and then with
any or all of Eun and Jims kids songs could be CD2 and the
grandchildren could make up CD 3. We have almost 100 years
of recorded Stevensons out there and when I retire in 2007
that will be my biggest project to look forward to.
Kelly has really been struggling with her walking and she
just this week got a Hoverround type of powerized
wheelchair to get around the house with little effort. Our
insurance fully covered it and what a blessing from God
that will be for her. We have put our house up for sale and
we are planning to downsize to a newer manufactured home
perhaps in Holly about 10 miles from Clarkston. This will
significantly reduce our monthly overhead. Kelly
is still tutoring a couple of kids this summer and we hope
she will get a few more in the fall. General Motors has
really been hit hard with this economy and my overtime
hours have been cut. GM is calling us back into the GM
Plant due to a large number of employees that retired early
from GM. I will be leaving
Lear where I have worked for the last 11 years and
returning to the GM factory where Jane retired from. I'm
not sure when this is happening yet but that is another
reason I am planning on retiring from GM in 2007. God
willing if Kelly continues to do well, I may find some type
of supplemental work near the house. Dear Tom and Jenny I
so wish that Kelly and I could come to Maryland this year
for the Cancer benefit but hopefully next year we'll be in
a better financial position than we are this year. We
certainly will pray for a total success and May God Bless
all your hard work for such a worthy cause!! We Love you
all, Gerry and
Kelly
- Monday, August 14, 2006 at 19:03:40 (PDT)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comJust a thought . . .
Maybe if this CD thing works out, we can also donate some
of the proceeds to Dan's kidney walk?
- Monday, August 21, 2006 at 13:48:14 (PDT)
Author: anonymous@aol.comTom's big plan in action
Hello Everyone:
Just wanted to thank you for supporting my "dad's big
plan!" The out-of-towner'ss website has $340.00 already,
and my dad is beaming!
Check out the site and see a great phot of Grandpa and view
the list of "team members" it's very cool.
www.wicomicorelay.com then go to team rank, click on "more"
and look down the list for "The Out-of-Towners"
Thanks so much for your support,
And hey "anonymous" nice idea about the kidney walk... why
wouldn't you add your name to that?
Love you all,
Jenny
- Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 05:54:58 (PDT)
Author: barleysgirl@comcast.netA prince of a man, a man of few words, but constant action, has left us
Many of you have heard that Jennifer's father died as a
result of blood thinners and anti-platlet medications
while waiting 8 days for a simple procedure to place a
stent in a blocked cardiac artery. His turn for a cardiac
stent in a cath lab was postponed a total of 8 days while
others "more sick" then him received the simple
procedure. Mike was just 57 years old. He passed, leaving
his mother (who fell in the same hospital braking her hip
and having a very tiny stroke) while waiting for the same
procedure...she got the stent the same day she broke her
hip in the hospital instead of waiting an additional 3
days that were planned for her, His wife Judy of 37 years,
2 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and his yet to be born first
grandchild with Jennifer's sister Jessica.
Mike had recently began an 1400 sq foot addition to his
home adding addtional foundation, plumbing, floors and
walls, this required he tear away the siding on his
previously "finished" home. In addition Mike was trying
to stay afloat running his own 20 unit apartment complex
in the face of rising intrest on a variable rate
commercial loan in California
Mike started out in seminary school but decided instead to
become an LAPD police officer for 20 years riding motor
patrol and performing accident investigation. Mike would
spend his nights adoring his 2 girls (he hand painted
butterflys and dragonflys on their bikes with bannana
seats!) In addition he helped to raise 3 nephews. He and
Judy ran The Gables Bed and Breakfast Inn for 13 years
before entering into "semi-retirement" (good lord)
Recently Mike had helped us to nearly.....complete a 6
month remodel of our kitchen giving up most of his
Wednsdays and many weekends to help us both physically and
technically. He also was very active in his church
building elaborate props for childrens plays, leading
prayer groups and was attempting to broker the purchase of
a facility to permantely house his church. Mike could
have easily lead men into battle or in prayer. He was a
man of very few words but was a great example to all. He
will be missed by a great number of people.
Mike believed his destination to be heaven so they must
have needed a husband, father, son, carpenter, draftsman,
painter, auto builder, furniture maker, sailplane hobbist,
ball player...those that know him understand.
Dears friends and family,
The funeral arrangements for Mike have been finalized. We
are planning a private family burial at Santa Rosa
Memorial Park early next week. All friends and family are
invited to join us for a memorial celebration,
refreshments and fellowship at 1:00 pm Wednesday September
6th at:
Petaluma Christian Church
1160 Shuman Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gateway
Christian Church Building Fund.
5550 Commerce Blvd #1, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 585-
2667
Thank you for your prayers and support,
The Ogne family
- Friday, September 01, 2006 at 23:39:58 (PDT)
Author: starstevenson@hotmail.comso sad...
Dear Jennifer and Star...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at
the loss of your Dad... like I wrote in my personal e-
mail... how much he touched so many lives...he should've
lived forever...but we are not even promised tomorrow...
all the more reason to live each day as if it were our
last... not sweating the small stuff and spreading LOVE
wherever we go... His legacy will live on for many years
through you all, I am sure... God bless you and give you
strength to make it through these next very trying weeks...
we love you,
Aunt Mary, Uncle John and all our family
- Saturday, September 02, 2006 at 08:01:03 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comKidney Walk
Hey Everyone,
Dan and Jill have a website set up to accept donations
for this year's Kidney Walk. Please visit
http://www.firstgiving.com/Jill_Stevenson to make a
donation and help them out!
Thanks so much!
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 08:31:54 (PDT)
Author: anonymous@aol.comYet another Stevenson invades Arizona
Hey Everyone! Erin Dell (Stevenson) here, yes it's my last
name once again haha. Just wanted to let you all know that
my husband Scott and I are moving to Chandler, AZ in early
October. Scott was given a job offer "he couldnt refuse"
and I will FINALLY be going to school. So next time you
cruise by to see Uncles Bob and/or Dan you can stop by for
some...lemonade?..whatever. Plus Scott plays a mean
guitar :)
Looking forward to seein ya..
Erin
- Saturday, September 23, 2006 at 13:42:13 (PDT)
Author: erindell@hotmail.com20.00 bill
$20.00
Sometimes we just need to be reminded!
A well-known speaker started off his seminar by
holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he
asked,
"Who would like this $20 bill?"
Hands started going up.
He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you
but first, let me do this.
He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill.
He then asked, "Who still wants it?"
Still the hands were up in the air.
Well, he replied, "What if I do this?"
And he dropped it on the ground
and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe.
He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty.
"Now, who still wants it?"
Still the hands went into the air.
My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson.
No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it
because it did not decrease in value.
It was still worth $20.
Many times in our lives,
we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt
BY THE DECISIONS WE MAKE and
the circumstances that come our way.
We feel as though we are worthless.
But no matter what has happened or
what will happen, you will never lose your value.
Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased,
you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you.
The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we
know,
but by WHO WE ARE.
You are special- Don't EVER forget it."
PLEASE... pass this on, you may never know the
lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to,
or the hope that it can bring.
Count your blessings, not your problems.
And remember: amateurs built the ark .
professionals built the Titanic.
If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.
This is for all the people in this family who may be
hurting today and none of us even knows it...
I love you all.
Mary
- Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 11:04:09 (PDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comRELAY WISHES
Hi everyone! Just wanted to "shout out" to our family in
Maryland and those "Out of Towners" who went to support the
Relay for Life this weekend.
As we speak, they are in the stadium supporting a wonderful
cause.
Please lift them all up in prayer, and let's count our
blessings tonight!
Love,
The Canton Stevenson 5 (Deb, Mike, Julia, Jessica and
Michael)
- Friday, September 29, 2006 at 17:00:41 (PDT)
Author: debstevenson@wowway.comRight on Mike
Man, it doesn't seem like a year has gone by already since
we were in Maryland !! What a wonderful time we had and
countless memories we've kept. I hope that by the time Tom
and Jenny get this, they will have had a good night sleep,
along with all the other wonderful people who helped them
sooooo much. I also hope you were over your goal, the
weather was good, the crowd was huge and fun was had by all
(in spite of these horrable illness's). God Bless you
all !! Love and Misses, Sal
- Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 19:07:37 (PDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comTJ's music
Hi everyone,
I just got a phone call from Teege. He was all excited
because 2 of his songs are going to be on 2 different TV
shows. The first is on Thursday Oct 5th. CBS's "Shark"
with James Cann and the other one is (Oct.10th) next
Tuesday, NBC's "Friday Night Lights" ENJOY !!!
xoxoxo Love Sal
- Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 17:28:30 (PDT)
Author: Sallyjlucca@aol.comHi Everyone
I just thought I'd put an entry in because it's been a
while since we've had a new entry. Kathleen and I are
doing great. we are so happy and blessed. She just
switched jobs and the hours are so much better. so
everyone will actuaully see her at family functions. can't
wait to see everyone for the holidays.
Love you all,
Louie (Lou, Louis or Uncle Louie)
- Tuesday, November 07, 2006 at 09:12:27 (PST)
Author: loubou@firstmetro.orgNovember 12, 2006 A Day for Remembering
Dear Family:
Nine years ago today Mom (Gramma)left her little earthly
body and rose from it into the presence of our Lord and
Saviour, Jesus Christ. I can still remember her
countenance. It was one of peace and beauty as her immortal
soul and spirit just moments earlier went to heaven, the
eternal home for all who accept the sacrifice of Jesus as
the price paid for our sins. What an unfathomable gift He
gave! And what a blessed and unselfish life Mom had. She
was such an example to each one of us. We loved her so
much. Her love was like God's love...unconditional.
That's the best way to understand God's love for us. No
matter how far away our children seem to be, no matter how
much they cause us pain at times, our love for them never
ceases because it's unconditional and eternal. It's the
same for our grandchildren and great grandchildren as well.
I pray all my loved ones will know this love that the Lord
Jesus has for each one and that He will become(if He already
hasn't) his or her personal Lord and Saviour. He is the
ONLY WAY to that place where Mom and Dad are. Don't we all
want to spend eternity in that glorious place? That was
mom's constant prayer for her "twelve jewels" and their seed.
What an angel she was...a saint, really. Her memory is
forever sweet and always brings a smile and a tear. We were
so blessed to call her mother.
With love to you all,
Nancy
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 12:29:45 (PST)
Author: bhnhr12@COMCAST.NETGrandma's Legacy
Dear Aunt Nancy,
..."Her children rise up and call her blessed; her
husband also, and he praises her"... (Proverbs 31:28, NKJV)
Wow!
'Nuff said. I must say I could not have done better
myself. You put into words my sentiments on Grandma and
her faith EXACTLY.
Love,
Lisa
- Monday, November 13, 2006 at 06:46:59 (PST)
Author: rockitzrg23@earthlink.netWHAT A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE
"her love was like God's love...unconditional"
Can't add much more to that...well done Nance!!
- Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 04:41:57 (PST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netHappy Thanksgiving from Maryland
Happy Thanksgiving from Maryland
To my dear family,
This year let's all reflect on how blessed our family is.
God has been very good to us.
This year when we all say a prayer at the
Thanksgiving table, please say and extra prayer for those
folks who may not be as lucky as we are.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for watching over
our families.
Love, Tom
- Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 15:55:28 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.net& Happy Feet &
This movie changed my life! If you haven't seen it
already, don't rule it out :)
- Monday, November 27, 2006 at 10:17:16 (PST)
Author: erindell@hotmail.comBaby Lilly
Hello family,
(As I read this letter over, I see that it got much longer
than I hoped, so let me tell you first that Lilly is on
her way to getting better as I type !)
*******************************************************
Some of you have heard that Danny & Jill's sweet baby
Lilly, (10 months old) has been frightening us the last
few days !
Here is a simplistic timeline of events:
Last Thursday, Dec 7th.......
......Lilly has a routine doctor visit for her well-baby
check-up. All is good except that she has a little cold.
Friday....5:00 a.m....D & J wake up to the sound of Lilly
crying hard ...which turns into a scream....then
sweet baby begins to have a seizure....this is a
first....and terrifying. She goes to the hospital
in an ambulance....(another first !!!)
It seems to be a Febrile seizure which comes from a high
temperature which comes on very quickly. She has blood
work, chest x-ray and a cat scan of her head. All check
out okay. She goes home about 4:00 p.m. and D & J continue
to treat the fever successfully.
Saturday morning....back to regular pediatrician for a
follow-up from hospital trip. Now has a double ear
infection....she goes on antibiotics.
In the meantime Jill's parents have rushed from New Jersey
early Friday morning to be with them. Now on Saturday
afternoon, after the okay from the hospital and seeing the
doctor in the morning, Lilly is on the upswing.....temp
under control, antibiotics working on her...life is good !
So they feel the crisis has passed and they are
comfortable with going home (4 hour drive).
Just after they leave. Lilly is warm again....temp now
about 104!!!! Call hospital...they tell Jill what to do
for the fever.... medicate again.... now they get the get
temp down to `101...
soon after that it shoots up to 105 !!! Back to the
hospital. More tests....this time they show that she has
RSV...Respiratory Syncytial Virus....and pneumonia.
Because she now has 3 different things to deal with...they
admit her.
1....concern about another fever associated seizure
2...double ear infection
3....pneumonia
VIA IV's she is getting fluid in her for some dehydration,
and antibiotics, meds for fever, also she gets breathing
treatments,...etc.
Sunday afternoon Lilly smiled for the first time in many
days; that was wonderful to see !!! They thought she would
be home on Monday, but as of Monday morning they are
keeping her another day because her lungs are still not
clear enough.
WOW !!! the sweet baby really scared us, big time, but
she is on the mend so everyone is doing much better. It
looks like Lilly will have asthma in the future....sorry
Lilly ! But now that Danny and Jill know that, they will
be able to treat her with breathing treatments at home to
help her at other times when needed.
This has been so scary, because all along Danny and Jill
have done everything right..and still things have changed
so quickly.
Their little family has been through a rough few days.
Thanks for your prayers. They LOVED your phone call from
the aunts and uncles at your Christmas party !
I tried to make this letter short and sweet...but couldn't
quite figure out how to do that.
We hope your families are all well !!!!!!!
Love,
Esther
- Monday, December 11, 2006 at 10:23:26 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netMany Thanks!
Danny and I are so grateful for all of your love, prayers
and support while Lilly was so sick. She is doing so much
better. As of her doctor's visit on Thurs., the pneumonia
and ear infections are almost cleared up; and as of today,
she shouldn't be contagious anymore. It's times like these
that make you really appreciate the family you were given.
Everyone pitched in and made a difficult situation a whole
lot easier for us. And, even though Grace "really, really,
really" missed her little sister, she enjoyed her mini
vacation with Aunt Jenny (aka: the activities coordinator.)
Also, as Mom (Esther) stated, the call from the aunts and
uncles was very cool. Thank you all, again! <3 Jill
- Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 11:01:05 (PST)
Author: Jillbeans16@comcast.netDecember 18, 2006
Hello Dear Family,
Twenty years ago today was a very sad day in the Stevenson
family. Our beloved father went to his eternal home to be
with our Lord forever. Even though it was a time of grief
for us, God's word says "Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15 That's because
He loves us so much that when we return to Him it is a
precious thing in His sight. Our loved ones are gone from
our sight, but never from our hearts. Love is eternal.
We miss you, Dad. Your love for us and your talent was
unequalled and has been passed down to the generations
following you. We praise God for this.
At Christmas time our memories are so good and rich. I
pray all of you have a wonderful holiday and I'm so
grateful for all the blessings and healings taking place
in the family, especially baby Lilly.
Love you all so much.
Nancy
- Monday, December 18, 2006 at 05:39:43 (PST)
Author: bhnhr12@comcast.netDear Grampa
Dear Grampa,
We miss you.
We Love you.
We thank you for the great memories you left all of us.
We thank you for being who you were.
We thank you for the part of you that helped shape some of
what all of us became.
We can all still see your eternal smile.
We know you are looking down upon us all with Grandma at
your side, marveling at the wild ride we are all on. Give
her a big kiss for all of us OK ?
" Sticks on this one, Mike! "
I Miss you and Love you Grampa!
Love, Mike
- Monday, December 18, 2006 at 20:41:06 (PST)
Author: Mike@stevensonsignaturekitchens.comAmen to that!
I woke this morning wanting to put a letter on here..got to
work and there was no down time to put it on there and had
to go right to Christmas practice (at church) after
work...got home very late but still wanted to put something
on... when I read what you both had written I
thought ....Yes! those were perfectly my thoughts...Oh my
goodness, how I wish Dad and Mom ( Gramma and Grampa)
SOOOOO could be here to see all of these new little ones
and to see baby Ryanne, their first GREAT, GREAT
granddaughter...
What a legacy... So I too will give my thanks for ALL THE
LOVE ....no one on earth could have asked for more!
Thanks, Dad for marrying Mom and showing us the way!
I miss you so............
Mary
- Monday, December 18, 2006 at 20:52:47 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comOn this special day
My dearest family
On this special day my thoughts go out to each and every one of you
precious loved one. In my mind I am with you all on this special day. I am
thinking of many of the sweet monents I have had with you. So with this brief
note I say to you.
Bless you all, every one.
Papa James
- Monday, December 25, 2006 at 15:34:46 (PST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comNancy's New Computer/new email address
Hi Family,
Happy new year to each and everyone of you. 2007 is going
to be an amazing year for all of us.
I received a new computer for Christmas from my husband
and I want to give you my email address:
newwine2007@comcast.net
I have much to learn but I'm having fun. Mary got me on
my space and I think it's a great way to communicate. For
some reason it seems a lot simpler than E-mail. Of course
I'm limited to those who choose to be my friends; but
that's OK.
The circle letter definitely reaches more of my closest
friends which are all my family members. Anyway, it's a
day of communication and that's a good thing.
Hope you are all healthy and happy and we'll see you in
Branson on the 3rd of June.
Love,
Nancy
- Tuesday, January 02, 2007 at 12:25:14 (PST)
Author: newwine2007@comcast.nethey~ something's different!
Hey everyone~ has anyone noticed that the font size of the
circle letter entries is bigger? I like it and don't know
if Scott changed it but it's great!
Thanks for the info Nance... I will send you something real
soon to your new address!
I know it is going to be a VERY HAPPY new year for all of
us... our church has a theme to start out the new year...
GIVE 'EM HEAVEN IN 2007!!! Amen to that! I hope we all
seek out THE WAY to heaven this year... Jesus Christ said I
AM THE TRUTH, THE LIFE AND THE WAY!!! If that's not good
news...I don't know what is! Seek HIM first and HE will
help us through this thing called life!
I love you all!
Mary
- Tuesday, January 02, 2007 at 18:45:21 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comAl is turning 80 Years Old
Hi All....
I was talking to Gerry yesterday and he told me that Al is
turning 80 on February 13th. He thought it would be a great
idea if we could each send him a birthday card or call him.
We all know that Al considers us his family and how happy
would he be if he received a bunch of cards from us on this
milestone birthday. Here is the address:
Al Sarkozy
15746 Meadow
Romulus, Michigan 48174
Phone: (734) 941-7209
This will be a good thing to do!! :)
Love to you all...Janie
- Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 14:05:24 (PST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netHow nice
Hi everyone,
What a very good idea Gerry !! Now that's what family's
for. Al will go crazy ! Hope everyone is doing well. I
love you all.
Happy New Year!! God blees you good. Sal
- Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 17:54:19 (PST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comABSOLUTELY!!!
Gerry~
Thanks for letting us know... I think I remember you
letting us know when it was his 75th b'day and he WAS
thrilled that alot of us sent him a card... so once again
Ger... Thanks for being the caring person that you are!!!!
Love,
Mary
And thanks, Janie for putting the info. on the circle
letter!!!!!
It's a great idea, indeed :)
- Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 18:56:47 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comAl's 80th Birthday
Just a reminder. Today is Al's 80th Birthday. He is home and
would love to hear from anyone who could wish him a Happy
Birthday. Really, just take a few minutes and give him a
call. He will feel good getting the call and you can feel
good for making it. His number is 734-941-7209. Tomorrow I
will call all of you to see if you called him. :-)
Thanks, Mike.
- Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 13:39:42 (PST)
Author: Mike@stevensonsignaturekitchens.comwe made him so very happy!!
Hi everyone...
I spoke with Al at around 9:15 tonight and he said he cried
all day tears of joy for how many people sent him cards
and /or called him.... you guys... THAT... is what JESUS is
all about and WE are called to follow HIS lead .... it's
really not that hard is it? and I'll bet you DID feel
better for having gone the extra mile for AL.... I know I
did and I know we truly blessed him! So thanks for the
reminders and thanks to those who carried through :)
Love you all!
Mary
- Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 19:19:28 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comAl.'s birthday
Hello family,
Like dutiful, kind children.....Tom called Al last
night and had a nice little birthday chat.
Al was very appreciative.
The conversation ended with Al telling Tom to give
his love to Diane.
So.... love to you, Diane !
Love,
Esther
- Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 04:54:50 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netAL 80TH BIRTHDAY
Hello Everybody,
Spoke to Al for about 1/2 hour on his 80th birthday and it was great. We
spoke a lot about Martha, Ma, Dad and Mattie. He told me how much he missed
them so. He was loving all the cards everyone had sent him. It was a great
conversation.
Oh... Esther,
Al said be sure and have you give your love to Bill.
Check out this very funny clip
http://jack.zunino.net/knowjack.htm
James.....
~To Zoon old To late Schmart~ Old German Proverb
- Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 18:38:09 (PST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comand the love goes on...
...good one, James !
My love to you, Billy.
Esther
- Friday, February 16, 2007 at 11:06:43 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.net
Sweet!
James.
~An inch of time cannot be bought with an inch of gold.~
.
- Friday, February 16, 2007 at 15:33:38 (PST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comAnother Wedding!!!
Just wanting to let everyone know that Sarah Jane and Johnny
got married last night in a tiny ceremony at our church...
Our baby girl is now:
MRS.SARAH JANE REGAN ( pronounced reegan)
and we are SO VERY HAPPY for her!!! We will be having a
bigger ceremony on August 24th,2007 for all the family to
meet Johnny and to celebrate their joy with them!!! With
the Branson trip and TJ's wedding in July we realize that
alot of out of towners will not be able to come but Sarah &
Johnny know how blessed they are to celebrate with those
who can make it!
You all will come to love Johnny as we have and I KNOW he
is going to make a GREAT ADDITION to the Stevenson family
and he is anxious to get to know EVERYONE!!! He makes Sarah
VERY happy and that makes us happy!! They're renting an
apartment not too far from us. It is really nice and
they have decorated it real "groovy"... you know
Sarah ...she has a real flair for that kind of thing!
So once again...the Stevenson family grows and grows!!! And
now with Lucy Jane joining us in April and then Rachel and
Liam joinging us in July we are VERY BLESSED indeed!!!
Mom and Dad would be crying tears of joy to meet all these
new members as witness to their many prayers so long ago~
"SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND FORBID
THEM NOT~ FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN"....
We love you all and can't wait to see you again~
We are overdue to have a BIG Stevenson REUNION... maybe we
should plan one for next summer!!! a SEVENTY YEAR
ANNIVERSARY of Mom & Dad's wedding! Wow ... how amazing!
Till next time~
God Bless us...everyone!
Mary
- Friday, February 16, 2007 at 18:03:05 (PST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comWm Beaumont Hospital
Hello All!
While watching Ch4 News this morning, caught this story
where Wm Beaumont Hospital is in a contest with hospitals
throughout the U.S. to receive a Fun Center from the
Starlight Starbright Foundation for seriously ill
children. All you need to do is click on the link below
and choose
Beaumont. Then send on to all your friends and families
to help Beaumont win. I believe they are awarding 3 all
together. We will know by April if Beaumont wins!!!
__________________
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/CommunityProgram
s/Starlight/HomePage/Midwest.cvsp
- Friday, February 23, 2007 at 06:36:59 (PST)
Author: kathysmarshall@comcast.netlink correction
If the first link does not work... try this one. You will
have to cut and paste. Please make sure the entire address
shows up , otherwise you will receive an error message!
I hope we win!!
Kathy
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/CommunityProgram
s/Starlight/HomePage/Midwest.cvsp
- Friday, February 23, 2007 at 06:44:18 (PST)
Author: kathysmarshall@comcast.netStarlight Foundation
Hey Kathy....
I was not able to get anywhere with that link. I went to
www.starlight.org and followed the directions from the home
page and I was able to vote (several times). So if anyone
has trouble, just go to the website itself and you will be
able to vote as many times as you like.
Thanks for the info!! Love you...Janie
- Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 03:43:37 (PST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netBRANSON REUNION
FEB 27, 2007
HI EVERYBODY, BROTHER GER HERE, IT'S BEEN SO LONG SINCE
I'VE WRITTEN HERE I HOPE IT COMES OUT OKAY. KELLY AND I
JUST RETURNED HOME FROM A 9 DAY VACATION IN FLORIDA. WE ARE
GOING OUT TO LAS VEGAS FROM MARCH 28 TO APRIL 4 TO SEE OUR
FRIENDS AND BILL AND SHARON & FAMILY. THEN TO BRANSON IN
JUNE!!! GOD IS GOOD TO US!! TRULY SPEAKING IT'S BEEN A BIT
ROUGH FOR KELLY THESE PAST FEW MONTHS SO I TRULY THINK
THESE VACATIONS ARE THE MEDICINE SHE NEEDS TO GET THROUGH
THESE WINTERS!! I FOUND A WEB SITE FOR BOB ANDERSON AND HIS
SHOW IN BRANSON (BOB ANDERSON.COM). I THINK IT WOULD BE
NEAT FOR ALL OF US TO GO TOGETHER TO SEE HIS DINNER SHOW
BUT WE NEED TO COORDINATE THIS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER MAJOR
SHOWS WE MAY WANT TO SEE WHILE THERE. JUST BEING TOGETHER
WILL REALLY BE ENOUGH BUT 1 SHOW WOULD BE NEAT. PLEASE LET
ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER IS 248-618-
3266 NO WE DID NOT SELL OUR HOUSE YET BUT WE NOW HAVE
COMCAST FOR OUR PHONE, TV, AND INTERNET. IS EVERYONE OF THE
SIBLINGS COMING? LOVE YOU ALL. BROTHER GER
- Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 17:31:47 (PST)
Author: GERRYANDKELLY2@AOL.COMBranson, here we come !
Hello Brother Gerry and all,
Of course brother Tom and his wife Esther will be going
to Branson.
We wouldn't miss it !!! Love those family get-togethers.
We definitely want to go to a dinner show to see cousin
Bob.
Also, has anyone been able to see what other shows might
be in Branson while we are there? I have gone to the
Branson web site but I can't find any information there.
We would go to see Debby Boone if she was there.
We saw her in December and she was wonderful.
Help !!!
Love,
Esther
- Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 10:03:45 (PST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netIs anybody out there ?
HELLO - HELLo - HELlo - HEllo - Hello - hello
ECHO - ECHo - ECho - Echo - echo
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- Friday, March 30, 2007 at 17:55:04 (PDT)
Author: mike@stevenson signaturekitchens.commusic