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Amber Elizabeth was born Monday, June 22, 2009 at 8:38pm
PST. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and
is 19 inches long. She has her Grandma's chin, the
infamous Stevenson eyebrows (yeah!! or LaDuc?)
and looks a lot like her cousin Charlene did when she was
first born. She is SO precious!!! Again
I wanted to thank you SO much for all your prayers for
which I think she would not be here if it
weren't for them.
Hope everyone has a great time at Beth's wedding and Uncle
Tom and Aunt Esther's 50th anniversary
party. I only wish we could make it. I love you all!
Love, Erin
- Monday, June 29, 2009 at 03:02:19 (EDT)
Author: erindell@hotmail.comA Tripple Happy Bithday to you Sally Anne!!!
Hi Sally!!
38....yikes....Every time I think of you I always
remember how much fun we had when you were little....I
hope that you can recapture some of that fun starting this
year!!
With much love and lots of Joy!
Uncle John
- Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 07:02:19 (EDT)
Author: njoybjohn@gmail.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY ANNE
Sally..I pray that this Birthday will be the start of many
wondeful birthdays for you. Have a wonderful day and always
remember how much this whole family loves you!!
We love you...Mom and Jim
- Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 05:31:18 (EDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netHappy Birthday Billy!!
Happy Birthday Bill,
You may not even see this, but I do hope that your
birthday was truly incredible...I hear the new grandbaby
looks just like you!!
Love, and with Joy
John
- Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 22:00:46 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comSecrets and Surprises
Hello Everyone,
We are thrilled that everyone is so excited about Tom and
Esther's Anniversary!!! Yeah!!!
We have tried to keep some secrets from them, and the
invitation is one of them, they don't know about our theme
of "What a difference a day makes" or the now and then
photos...
So, for now they have been "banished" from viewing this
circle letter.:)
If you have any special memories you would like to shre
with them and everyone, from now and until the party,
please post them at
www.tefiftyyears.com
and we will get them up ASAP.
We can't wait to see you at Beth's Wedding and the
Anniversary Party - It will be awesome to share a weekend
of new beginnings and celebrate the 50 years!
Love you all,
Jenny
- Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11:51:10 (EDT)
Author: barleysgirl@comcast.netGREAT NOSTALIGA SITE
Want to look at old cars etc? Check this out.
http://www.billsretroworld.com/index.htm
See you all soon but not soon enough.
Love,
Suzanne
- Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 00:46:45 (EDT)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comThe whole wedding party 50 years later???
Hey is that girl in the wedding party named Kathy Tallier?
and will she be at the Anniversary party? What about Beacom
or Tom O'Connell??? Wouldn't that be amazing if they were
all there and you could get a photo just like the
wedding party photo of back then???
I can't wait....
Love you all~
Mary
- Monday, June 22, 2009 at 23:04:00 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comWHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
50th Wedding Anniversry.
THE WEDDING DAY
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THE WEDDING DAY ANNIVERSARY
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THE WEDDING PARTY 8-1-59
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Hello Everybody.
The three pictures above are commemorative pictures of
Tom and Esther's Wedding Day picture THEN and now.
Hope you like them!
Love You,
James...........
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- Monday, June 22, 2009 at 22:44:47 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comGREAT WEBSITE KATHY!!!
Hey everyone, this website Kathy has put together is
fantastic!!! Be sure to check it out!!!
Not long now and we'll be together again!! Yahoo!
Can't wait!!
love and Joy
John
- Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 22:20:55 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comTom & Esther's Anniversary
Hello All-
We are 3 weeks away from our parents party!! There are
many questions that have come up... so...we have designed
a website that will provide more detailed information!!
www.tefiftyyears.com
Please visit our website and let us know if you have any
questions!!
The invitations have been mailed... hopefully you have
received yours or will receive it in the next few days!!
We are so very excited for Beth's wedding and our parents
party!
Looking forward to July!!
xoxo-
Kathy
- Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 16:50:38 (EDT)
Author: kathysmarshall@comcast.netLoving It!
I took that picture of (Uncle)James with his "Ma" that was
summer of 1981 in our kitchen in LV. (My parent's kitchen
now) I just loved James' expression in this one. I posted it
originally to the Lovin' Dozen blog site. You can see many
of the others that I submitted in Photo Album no. 1.
Love,
Lisa
- Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 16:56:26 (EDT)
Author: rockets23@embarqmail.comSHE SURE WAS AMAZING!!!
How right you are , James... she looks like our sister
rather than our mother!!!! Oh... how thrilled she would be
at all that's happened in these past 12 years!!! How many
more grandbabes and GREAT grandbabes she'd have... she
surely must be smiling down on this BIG family of ours!!!
- Monday, June 08, 2009 at 23:08:40 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMAN DOES MA LOOK GREAT! WOW
Man, does Ma Look great!
Thanks for posting this picture to the Circle Letter.
Love yal !
James...........
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- Monday, June 08, 2009 at 22:42:19 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comA picture is worth a 1000 words!!
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I guess this one is worth many millions!
- Monday, June 08, 2009 at 21:07:02 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comPBS Video
I haven't figured out how to get the DVD to load in my
computer....I can play it, I just can't download it....
Not to worry...my computer guru will stop by soon, and
make it happen....(he's the one who upgraded my computer
where it would except DVD's) ...I thought I would be able
to just follow the prompts....only problem is, it's not
giving me any prompts....Once I get it though, I'll send
it straight to you!!!
Love John
ps.... I was going to say I would bring it in July, but
after July, there will be tons of video's of the church
- Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 20:38:44 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SALLY
Sally, I hope you are having a fun filled birthday. How old are you now, 23?
I am remembering the great trip we had with you to Florence, Venice, Pisa,
Murano, Ravena, and all the unfancy hotels we stayed in then. You were such
a great sport and so much fun and fearless.
And then we came home to Zurich and Tony fixed and served us a great
dinner.
And we went to the Broken Haus and found a few treasures.
That was our first trip to Europe and I was so scared of all the things that
might go wrong and a few did but you made us feel so welcome and were so
adventurous.
We all our going to have so much fun in July.
Love you and wish you all the best.
Suzanne
- Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 19:53:10 (EDT)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comSEEING UNCLE EDDIE AND UNCLE DUKE
How amazing seeing this picture of Uncle Eddie
and Uncle Duke. The picture is so good it looks
like it was taken yesterday at the La Duke Family Reunion.
I think if you get a hold of Douglas, most likely he will know
who the third person is in the picture.
GREAT PICTURE !!
How large (many megs) is the video of Precious Blood
if it is 20 megs or smaller you can send it to me via a
Gmail attachment, and I'll post it to the Circle Letter.
Once again HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY!
Love You
James...........
- Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 17:53:50 (EDT)
Author: JIS@windgifts.comMystery Man??
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Who is the man between Uncle Eddie and Uncle Duke?
- Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 16:56:56 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comOh Dear Aunt Sal
We love you Aunt Sally and we hope you have a FANTABULOUS
BIRTHDAY!!!
Much Love
The Hull Crew
- Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 16:32:36 (EDT)
Author: mommy0703@aol.comHappy Birthday Sally
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Sally
Happy Birthday to you
May the dear Lord Bless you
May the dear Lord Bless you
May the dear Lord Bless Sally
May the dear Lord Bless you!
... and Many more!
We all love you! Hope your day is filled with joy and great
blessings.
Love, Tommy, Jeanne, Sophie, Carly, Dillon, Emiliea dn the
entire greater Stevenson family!1
- Sunday, June 07, 2009 at 12:17:20 (EDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comWhat a wonderfull photo!!!
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Lisa Kight sent me this pic, and I knew right away it
would be a big hit on the Circle Letter
How much fun are we going to have in a little over a month
from now!!!
Love and Joy to you all!!!
John
- Saturday, June 06, 2009 at 23:50:25 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comPrecious Blood Church Video
I have a video of PB church also taken last summer, but
the added bonus is that the sound track to this video is
Dad's choir singing that version of Kyrie that is on the
Circle already...I'm doing an upgrade on my computer
tonight that will allow me to get this in my computer, and
then hopefully onto the Circle.....Hopefully this week
sometime....stay tuned!
- Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 19:06:14 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comMore PB Preview
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When they did the mosaic, they also did the rest of the ceiling (just like St Peter's Basilica in
Rome)...these guy worked on their backs for months.....(amazing same old light fixtures)
Sure will be fun to see it again!
J and J
- Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 17:36:30 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comPB Church Photo
That photo was taken last summer....I clearly remember all
the scaffolding that was up for what seemed like
forever....Everyday when we went to mass before school, we
had to be careful moving around the scaffolding and
walking on the canvas tarps that were all over the church
floor...I bet there is a record of all that expense
somewhere....Fun Stuff!
Love John
- Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 17:27:37 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comPrecious Blood mosaic
Brother James,
Your question prompted me to do a little research.....
all the way to our wedding album.
Sure enough, there is the mosaic - exactly like Johnny's
picture.
It is not a mural, but a mosaic. Don't you remember that
Msgr. Hermes had artisans come over from Rome and do it.
It was a major piece of work. Wouldn't it be fun to know
how long it took to do it - every tiny, little piece; what
it cost and exactly when it was done ??? It will be great
to see it again.
Does anyone know any more details on it ?
Esther
- Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 16:22:19 (EDT)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netIS THE PICTURE BELOW A RECENT PICTURE
John or Joy,
Do you know when the picture of Precious Blood Church was taken?
I do not remember the mural on the ceiling.
James...........
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- Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 14:52:38 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comSneak Preview of Precious Blood Church
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This is an amazing building that so many of us grew up
with....everything from the tolling bells,
to the actual songs dad used to play on the bells (using
the organ keyboard) to all that
scaffolding in church while they did the ceilings.....just
think, most of us went there everyday... I can't wait to
see it in person again...But I really can't wait to see
all of you again in person...
much much love....
John and Joy
- Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 06:39:42 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comI can't wait to bring all my grab!!
This will INDEED be an amazing weekend...sort of like all
the other amazing weekends we've had whenever we're all
together!!!!
I'm having a hard time waiting...
Much love and Joy,
John
- Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 20:35:55 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comGood Info
Tom, and the rest of this loving family,
Thanks for putting that info out there. We knew what
the game plan was but didn't realize no one else did. We
can't wait. Tony has never seen PB. I always tell him it
looks like something out of Italy. He said he'll have to
judge for himself on that one. I can also sing (if you're
sure).
Families with kids need to please call or e-mail me
with questions and or for information on what you'll need
to bring. This will be a full house & it is an out
door event. You will need to bring all your grab. There
will be a bouncey thing for the small ones. We want
everyone to have a great and safe time while they're here.
We know it'll be wonderful, and thanks too in advance for
doing your part to make it so.
My love to you all, Sal
p.s. Beth and Dave, nice invites. YEAH another wedding!!
- Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 16:42:04 (EDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comTom and Esther's 50th party
Just a reminder that July 12th is the date. The plans are for my parents to
attend Precious Blood (Now St Peter Claiver) for Mass that Sunday morning.
Mass is at 10:00am. They are hoping that the Stevenson siblings can sing, and
my Dad got preliminary permission for that today. It is their hope that as many
of the siblings as possible can also attend. This may not have been spelled out
clearly before, sorry about that. My mom woudl also like to take a photo at the
church of all who wre in attendance at the wedding on August 1, 1959.
The party will be at Sally and Tony's starting at 1 or 2 pm (thank you so
much for offering your yard for this. Invites confirming all this will be going out
soon. In the meantime can you send a note to Debbie letting her know if you
will be able to make it to the 10am mass. Thank and looking forward to the big
Wedding andt Anniversary party weekend.
Deb's e-mail is debstevenson@wowway.com
- Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 14:32:59 (EDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comHA HA HA
Sally,
You crack me up!
love you girl.
James...........
- Friday, May 29, 2009 at 14:23:30 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comThe Guys
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I just love this picture and I knew you all would too!
Cassandra
- Friday, May 29, 2009 at 12:32:25 (EDT)
Author: mommy0703@aol.comLATEST MEMBER OF THE STEVENSON FAMILY
Hi Family:
The newest member of our family was born at 12:02 this
morning. Erin Boudreau gave birth to LOLA CATHERINE
weighing in at 7lbs. 15oz.
The Lord has blessed this family with another healthy,
beautiful baby with four more on the way: Jordan &
Christina's due June 8th; Erin & Scott's also due in June;
Jeff & Shelley's due July 18th and T.J. & Rachel's due
October 17th. What an exciting year with sooooo much to
celebrate!
The anticipation is building for Beth & Dave's wedding and
Tom & Esther's 50th anniversary...a brand new marriage and
one that has been 50 years in the making. It doesn't seem
possible. It will be a glorious weekend.
By that time we should be settled in to our new lakefront
apartment. I can hardly wait. It's awesome...waking up
every morning to such beauty (especially in the spring and
summer).
I have a part-time nanny job for Mike Ilitch Jr.'s 10
month old son, Alex. Mike & his wife, Noelle, are very
nice people and Alex is a doll. I'm getting very attached
to him. It's been a good job with flexible hours, close
to home. As he gets older, we'll see if I can keep up
with him....he can really wear me out.
Our gang is doing good; we're all trying to keep our heads
above water in this shaky economy. But we know who our
source is; no need to fret, it only causes harm the bible
says.
See you all in July.
With my love, Nancy
- Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 21:56:06 (EDT)
Author: NEWWINE2009@COMCAST.NET49,000
Hi everyone !!
What are the odds that I would be the 49,000th person on
this site? I was the 45,000th too. I'm good. Speaking of
good...Joseph's photo are awsome !! July is right around
the corner, the wedding is going to be amazing, Tom and
Esthers' party will be fun too. We can not wait. I love
you all. Sal xoxoxo
- Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 18:19:24 (EDT)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comIMAGES AND ART OF JOSEPH STEVENSON
Hello Everybody,
Thank you all for your sweet cards,
and thoughts especially you Suzanne!
(I love you to bits)
Every card melted my heart and kept
me on a high that I still haven't come off of.
I have been in contact via Twitter with
my grandson Joseph, and he is doing wonderful
art with his camera. Below are four images from
the web site where he has his images kepted.
(See four images of him and his art below)
He has 100 page filled with Pictures and with
a few thoughts by him. Check them out please
and the URL to his pictures is below the last
image.
JOSEPH #1
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JOSEPH #2
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PAINTING WITH LIGHT
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PEACE AND BEAUTY
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Hope you enjoyed the images as much as I did.
Love to you all.
James...........
Below is the URL to Joseph's pix (just click on it)
http://flickr.com/photos/picsfromjos/
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- Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 01:42:24 (EDT)
Author: JIs@windgifts.comGolf Dream
Dan...I do not understand golf...but if you wrote a letter
on the Family site about it, that had to be some
accomplishment!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
- Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 06:09:31 (EDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netAnother Happy Day!!!
Yes indeed Tommy... I cannot wait to see you again in July
and today I hope all your memories are GRAND and I 'm
excited for you for the NEW memories that you'll get to
make in this upcoming year and on and on...I love you!
Mary
- Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 08:27:08 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy 69th Birthday Tom!!!!
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Happiest of Birthdays to you Tom....I was trying to imagine 50 years ago today (I can't believe I
can actually do that) anyways, I was thinking about how excited you must have been about your
upcoming wedding.....I hope this birthday is also full of wonder and delight including an upcoming
very special anniversary that we'll get to share with you!!! Can't wait!
Love and with Joy!
John
- Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 06:55:56 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY JAMES, MY LOVE
It doesn't seem possible I am with a 70 year old man. You were only 27 when I
met in Montreal and you still seem so young to me.
This next year may all the rest of your dreams come true.
How great great Beth is marrying Dave making one of your dreams come true to
have your daughter happily married.
We all love you so much.
Suzanne
- Friday, May 22, 2009 at 18:36:11 (EDT)
Author: LADYWITHART@GMAIL.COMOh HAPPY Day!!!
James.... ENJOY this most SPECIAL day....70 years!!!! Wow~
you should write down all your memories of your life ...it
would be an incredible journey, I'm sure!!!
I love you and I, too, can't wait to give you a birthday
hug in person :)
Love you so much!!!
Mary
- Friday, May 22, 2009 at 08:17:01 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy 70th Birthday James!!!!!!!
I hope this Birthday is so wonderful, that you'll always
remember it as your very best!! I love you James, and I
can't wait to give you a Birthday hug in person!!!!
With Joy!!
John
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- Friday, May 22, 2009 at 07:20:22 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comA Mere 46 Years
Hiya Family!
Hiya!
Hiya!
Hiya!
As most of you know, I am somewhat of a golf nut. I've
been playing now for a little over 46 years.
I've never been really good at it but I have always
enjoyed the game.
For the last twenty years or so, my goal has been to break
80. For you non-golfers, that may not mean anything but
for the average hacker that's a pretty big deal. I have
come close, shooting 80 forty or fifty times over the past
almost half century.
With all my various parts replacements and the the
associated aches and pains that accompany approaching old
fartness, I thought my window of opportunity was about
ready to slam shut.
Until today.
Today I finally did it. I broke 80, shooting a 79 at one
of my favorite courses.
The only thing that kept the day from being
absolutely perfect was that Nancy had to work and didn't
get a chance to see it.
I may never do it again, but now I can die a happy
man! : )
Life is good.
Can't wait to see everybody in July.
I love you all.
(Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Grandpa) Dan
- Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 19:35:52 (EDT)
Author: gorecop@aol.comCalifornia Crew Wedding Plans for Beth in Warren and Waterford
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A general heads-up, Jennifer and I will be staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in Warren on July
9th, 10th and 11th and then will switch to the Carriage House Bed and Breakfast in Waterford for
July 12th. I hope this works for everyone. Too cool!
Star & Jennifer Stevenson
707-483-5876
starstevenson@hotmail.com
http://www.carriagehouseeventcenter.com/Rooms.aspx
- Monday, May 18, 2009 at 00:44:43 (EDT)
Author: starstevenson@hotmail.comDitto...Danny!
That goes for us too Dan!!! Happy Happy Birthday Dan!!!
We love you and it will be a BLAST to see you and your "FAM"
in July!!
xoxox,
Mary
- Friday, May 15, 2009 at 16:25:05 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy Birthday Dan, from Tiger Woods
Ok, so it's really not from Tiger Woods, but I hope you
get to play a round today anyways! I hope your day is
fantastic!
love John
Can't wait for July!
- Friday, May 15, 2009 at 07:10:17 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY.....DAN
Hope that your day is spent doing what you love
most...GOLFING. Love You...Jim and Janie
- Friday, May 15, 2009 at 06:13:22 (EDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BRIAN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Hope you live to be 100.
James and Suzanne
- Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 22:45:22 (EDT)
Author: JIs@windgifts.comHappy Birthday Brian Hussey!!!
I should have put this on here this morning....
I hope you had a fantastically wonderful day!
Can't wait till July!!
love John
- Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 20:03:16 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comSorry...a FEW corrections!!!!
How could I forget TEEGE AND RACHEL'S BABY???? So sorry!!!
It was very exciting talking to TJ about hearing their
baby's heartbeat!!!! Isn't it just incredible??? Also...
sorry, Erin B. it's LOLA not Nola!!! Silly me~
Ok... ya know... I thought I was missing someone in the
baby line up... I even wrote them down on paper but just
now it came to me ...TJ & Rachel's... I know little Liam is
SO EXCITED to talk to his Momma's belly to tell the baby "I
love you!" Isn't that so sweet???
Well... I will write more soon~
Love and Hugs to everyone~
Mary
- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 12:03:04 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHow beautiful!
James~
Thanks for putting up those words to that song... they did
my heart good this early Tuesday morning~
Hey does anyone have an actual list of who is coming to
Michigan in July?
It is really sad that Bill & Sharon won't be there but I
know they are "out of this world" excited about Erin &
Scott's baby coming~ so that part makes me happy!!
We are very excited back here for the arrival of Nola
Catherine ( Erin (Boudreau) & Ryan's baby girl) which will
be just about any time now~ then~ Tessa Elizabeth, baby
girl of Jeff & Shelley (Stevenson) to follow here in
Michigan...Jordan (Boudreau) and his wife are in Florida
expecting their little boy... so BABIES~BABIES~BABIES
everywhere!!!
What is the latest Stevenson census? Anyone know?
It's all so exciting and overwhelming...Sally Jean has a
sign in her house that says:
"ALL BECAUSE TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE"...
What a true statement where our family is
concerned!!Our blessings have been extraordinary through
the years,haven't they?
Love to each and everyone~
Mary
- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 07:54:19 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@al.com"A TIME FOR LOVE"
Hello Everybody,
I just finished talking with Billie (He sounds fine)
about the Video Liza put up on the Circle Letter.
The song on the Video is:
A TIME FOR LOVE by
Johnny Mandel with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
from the Movie ~ An American Dream (1966) ~
Below are the Lyrics
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A time for summer skies
For hummingbirds and butterflies
For tender words that harmonize with love
A time for climbing hills
For leaning out of windowsills
Admiring daffodils above
A time for holding hands together
A time for rainbow coloured weather
A time of make believe that we've been dreaming of
As time goes drifting by
The willow bends and so do I
But all my friends whatever skies above
I know a time for spring
A time for fall
But best of all
A time for love
A time for holding hands together
A time for rainbow coloured weather
A time of make believe that we've been dreaming of
As time goes drifting by
The willow bends and so do I
But all my friends whatever skies above
I know a time for spring
A time for fall
But best of all
A time for love
I love you all
James...........
- Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 00:57:00 (EDT)
Author: jIs@windgifts.comWhat a GEM!
Lisa.....
AMAZING!!!! How long have you known about that video and
how did you get it on YOU
tube???? Thank you SO MUCH for sharing that video with
us!!!! It truly is AWESOME!
love you~
Aunt Mare
- Monday, May 11, 2009 at 00:16:31 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL YOU MOTHERS OUT THEIR
(You know who you are)
Lisa the video you posted is awesome!
Do you have any more?
Everybody should check it out.
Love you all.
James...........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p02exBTNfU
- Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 21:27:04 (EDT)
Author: JIs@windgifts.comThis is something better!
At long last, I have this little clip from YouTube I
have waited so long to share with ya'll. Hope that you like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p02exBTNfU
Love,
Lisa
- Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 18:00:02 (EDT)
Author: rockets23@embarqmail.comFUNNY U-TUBE VIDEO
Hello Everybody,
Our friend Kathy sent a very funny U-tube Video.
Take a look,
Love you,
James...........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7IZmRnAo6s
- Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 22:28:49 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comSave the Date!
Hey, just want to let you all know that Rhea and I have set a date for our wedding here in
Flagstaff, October 17, 2009. Hopefully many of you can make it.
The wedding will be held at the Arizona Snowbowl Ski Lodge outside of Flagstaff. The lodge is at
about 9,200 feet elevation. The fall aspen colors should be pretty at that time of year.
To Star: Your bike riding passion is awesome. Thanks for sharing. It must be something that runs
in the family. In the past several years I have taken up endurance mountain bike riding and
racing. Below are some pictures from my most recent race. The Prescott Whiskey off road 50 proof
(50 mile) race.
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Getting ready for the big ride
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At the start line!
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Unfortunately, I crashed during the race and my face became intimate with a rock. Fortunately my
helmet took the brunt of the impact. No worries. I am fine, and went on to finish the race.
- Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 19:17:14 (EDT)
Author: stevensonforest@yahoo.comStar...YOU ROCK!!!
AWESOME, STAR!!!! What an amazing feeling you must have
right now...Congrats! Can't wait to see you guys this
summer!!!
love,
Aunt Mary
- Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 17:00:57 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comRockin in the free world!
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Fun pictures from a recent race that members of my team travelled 34 hours to in Tucson Arizona.
Two teammates and myself beat out 1100 racers and finished with the local professional riders on a
flatish course that allowed for perfect drafting. We finished the 73.4 mile course in 2 hours and
45 minutes with an average of 25.4 mph! Breaking the 3 hour barriers allows us to be seeded in a
special roped off section next year with the pros and tandem racers. At one point we were humming
along at 36mph on a perfectly flat section. I wish I had started riding a bike with aggression in
my very early teens and had spent some time in Europe...
Star
www.2wheelracing.com
- Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 15:08:32 (EDT)
Author: starstevenson@hotmail.comIncredible photo of Mom and Dad
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This picture is simply the best.....we were so blessed to have them!!
- Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 08:23:08 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHappy Birthday little Lucy
Happy Birthday Lucy Jane, we love you!
Love
The Hulls
- Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 17:29:35 (EDT)
Author: mommy0703@aol.comhappy Birthday to ALL!
You know... the people I work with tell me I probably have
a family member with a birthday for every day in the
year... THEY MIGHT BE RIGHT!!!! So I am saying now ..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to everyone who celebrated a birthday in
April... belated wishes to you all if it was celebrated
yesterday and before and hope your day is AWESOME Nancy
TODAY as you celebrate yours....
TOMORROW ~ MAY 1st ~ Lucy Jane will be TWO years old so for
all the May birthdays we may or may not remember... happy,
happy days to you as well!!!!!
I love each and every one of you with my life :)
Mary ( Your sister,Mother,Aunt, Wife, cousin, etc...)
p.s.
I hear the birds chirping a 7:40 a.m.~
hopefully this last day in April will be an AMAZINGLY
beautiful day for us all!!!!
- Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 07:38:26 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy Birthday to Nancy Stevenson
I know your birthday was on the 28th, but with all the
American Idol glitter swirling all around, I have
comepletely lost track of space and time......
I hope you had a great day!!!
love John and Joy
- Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 06:29:13 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comIs it Brad's birthday?
I was thinking today that it was ANOTHER family birthday...
was it Diane's on the 25th??? And then today ...is it
Bradley???? if so...THEN HAPPY Birthday to both of you!!!!!!
lots of love and excitement for the coming reunion.
Mary
- Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 22:38:44 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.com"That's a Funny Place to Kiss a Girl"
When are we going to get audio of this
particular song on the Circle Letter? If you could get the
oldest version, that would be great. Thank you for your
time.
Love,
Lisa
- Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 10:52:24 (EDT)
Author: rockets23@embarqmail.comWedding July 11, 2009
Hi my loving family. My father called yesterday
frantically wanting info about the wedding to share with
you so you can make proper arrangements.
A formal invition will be coming in late May - but for
those who are needing to make flight arrangements and
such - here you go:
When: July 11, 2009 at 6:00pm.
Where: St. Marks Catholic Church in Warren (address
provided later)
Reception: 7:00pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Center also in
Warren, Michigan - approx. 1 mile from the church.
Hotel options:
We have a block of rooms available at the courtyard by
Marriott. 30190 Van Dyke Ave. Warren, Mi 48093. (586-751-
5777)
There are double rooms and King bed rooms for $69.00.
That includes a shuttle to and from the reception. You
need to book your room by June 17th to stay with the
discount rate.
Love you all. I'm very excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 09:48:12 (EDT)
Author: bsings@mac.comI must be getting close
I updated my windows media (although nothing changed when
I did) then I had a message about MIMI or MIME or
something like that....when I clicked OK, I was able to
view the video of Star's fireplace...ok, so now I think
I've got it....and clicked back on to TJ video's, but all
I got was a quicktime Icon with a ? in the middle of
it....the last time I tried all I got was a quicktime icon
broken in two...hmmm
- Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 06:33:54 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comI got it ... finally!
Hey James~
When I tried to click on the TJ video at the Cafe the
regular way... I couldn't get it to open~ so I went just
below
it and right clicked to "SAVE AS" and it brought it right
up in a new little video window... how cool!
Just thought you'd like to know :)
I love you and ALSO can't wait to see you in July!!!!!!
Yippeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Msry
- Monday, April 20, 2009 at 22:43:18 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comTry updating your Windows Media Player
Johnny, (Sally and All)
Any one who is having trouble opening up the .mp4 files I put up
on the Circle Letter might update their copies of Windows Media Player.
See if that might help.
Love you guys and can hardly wait to see you in July !
James...........
- Monday, April 20, 2009 at 21:17:23 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comThe movie trailer site opens just fine!
The trailer site opened today, and also when I very first
tried it...but TJ video will not....unless I go to where
you had it already set up...that opens fine...hmmmm
- Monday, April 20, 2009 at 18:26:23 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHAVE YOU TRIED TO OPEN THE APPLE SITE
John,
Have you tried to open
" http://apple.com/trailers/ "
http://apple.com/trailers/ ?
Open it and see what happens.
Love You
James
- Monday, April 20, 2009 at 17:36:40 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comStill no video the old way....
Hey James, I downloaded that apple site, but it doesn't
seemed to have made any difference....the video's still
won't load....hmmm
- Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 21:37:49 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comFREE SOFTWARE FROM APPLE TO OPEN ALL THE VIDEO'S
Hello Again You Guys,
Especially Sally, Janie, Johnny and of course
Everybody else.
SCOTT fixed the TJ video so it works.
Their is a free download of Realtime Video Software
(See Below.)
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
If you install this Apple Quicktime software, all of the.mp4 Videos
will load on all the PC's (Dell VAIO® Notebooks ect. NO SWEAT !
Once that is done go to the Apple Video Site
(See Below)
http://apple.com/trailers/
and watch all the latest Movie Trailers free, not to mention all the Video's
I have put in the Circle Letter with Prefect Clarity.
Love you all !
James...........
- Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 22:45:40 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comYour video played for me!
Hey James,
When I clicked on your video set up, it opened right up
no problem!
love
John
- Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 21:55:19 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comVideo won't play I donot know why
TJ VIDEO will not play and I donot have a clue why
Well back to the drawing board.
James...........
- Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 21:14:31 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comTJ VIDEO
Hi Sally, Janie and Everybody,
See if you can open the TJ VIDEO
James...........
Get the Adobe Flash Player or enable Javascript / Flash to see this player.Click here to download this video file (or right click and select "save as").
- Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 21:07:37 (EDT)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comLOCATE REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS
We just had a young girl murdered in the bay area and
someone sent me this place where you can check out your
neighborhood for known sex offernders.
I was very surprised at the number in the Santa Rosa area.
If you want to check out your neighborhood go to
http://www.familywatchdog.us/ShowMap.asp?frm=0
I don't know how reliable this site is now.
Hope this doesn't offend anyone.
Love,
Suzanne
- Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 19:04:23 (EDT)
Author: LADYWITHART@GMAIL.COMBabies to Come
Suzanne asked if we could post when our new Stevenson
grandchildren will be arriving.
Erin Boudreau is due May 23 (girl)
Cristina Boudreau(Jimmy's son Jordon's wife) June 8 (boy)
Erin Stevenson Dell is due June 27 (girl)
Shelley Stevenson is due July 18 (girl)
Rachel Lucca (TJ's wife) is due in October (?)
Dear Grandma Stevenson in heaven above, please watch over
our upcoming babies. Thank you!!
- Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 15:36:59 (EDT)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comSHEER JOY STAR
Thanks for the great photos Star. You are the man!
I looked up your club's web site and very surprised to find 2,760 hits in 33
seconds. Also surprised at all the sponsors you've gotten already.
How great to get to ride with Levi.
We are getting some rain right now and more to follow for a couple of days.
We need it here as we are facing rationing in a lot of places in California.
Also it means I don't have to water in the yard. Yeah!
Looking forward to seeing all the new babies and all the toddlers we haven't
yet met. Plus all of the rest of this big clan.
Got to work on my income taxes, so more later.
Love and miss you all,
Suzanne xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
- Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 14:13:11 (EDT)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.com58 miles of sheer joy
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Today (yes in early April!) some of my team, www.2wheelracing.com hammered a ride from Northern
Sonoma County (near the mouth of the Russian River), at Goat Rock State park to Southern Marin
County to Stinson beach near San Francisco. 58 miles with a very tiny mild breeze, 76 degree
weather. 21 mph over serious coastal mountains and beach front roads, unbelieveable!
Star Stevenson
Check out my team at www.2wheelracing.com
Did not get a chance to train with Lance Armstrong, but did get out with Levi Leipheimer! Recently
had the opportunity to be motor-pace by motorcycle rider hired by Lance Armstrongs team...over a
30 mile course and ran off a 29 MPH average!! Too much fun.
- Sunday, April 05, 2009 at 03:11:46 (EDT)
Author: starstevenson@hotmail.comStevenson's finally will have a Nun
Dear Andy and Rhea:
We are so very happy for the two of you. Our fondest
memory will be of her dressed up as a Nun in Las Vegas.
This will be the first Nun in the Stevenson family!! Good
for you both!!! Love You Uncle Gerry and Aunt Kelly
- Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 13:29:35 (EDT)
Author: gerryandKelly2@aol.comHow Great!!!
Andy ~
We are so excited for you both!!! Congratulations!!!! Are
you bringing Rhea with you in July? It will be nice for
the rest of us to meet her :)It's ALWAYS fun to have
another STEVENSON in the family!!!!!
Love you so much~
Aunt Mary
- Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 07:57:11 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Andy..we are so happy for you and Rhea. We had the pleasure
of meeting her in Vegas and she definitely fit right in
with this crazy Stevenson family. This family is growing by
leaps and bounds!! Love..Aunt Janie
- Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 05:01:43 (EDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netAn Engagement
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Hey Y'all!
I think this might be my first time posting here.
Well I have some good news.
A couple of weekends ago while rafting down the San Juan River...
I proposed to my girlfriend!
Her name is Rhea. She is a school teacher (like my mom).
Some of you got to meet her last last Halloween in Las Vegas. And as you know we have a habit of
dressing up a little silly. That is one of the things I like about her. This picture is of us at
my last birthday party which had an 80's bowling theme.
We haven't set an exact date for the wedding yet, but we are planning for sometime in October.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in July.
Love,
Andy
- Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 23:45:50 (EDT)
Author: stevensonforest@yahoo.comStill No Video
Ok, here's what I had to do to be able to view the
pictures...After I clicked on the new url, I clicked off
the circle....now, I could tell that I could access all
the pictures....but when I tried the watch the video's, I
had a box pop up that said something about correcting some
MIMI thing, so I clicked yes, hoping that would work..
after I did that, it acted like it was about to load, then
a picture of a broken quicktime icon popped up....and that
was it....hmmm
Great pictures though!!!
John
- Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 06:50:52 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comTROUBLE OPENING VIDEO'S
Hey Mary, John and Anybody else having the trouble
opening up the main URL below:
http://windgifts.com/Videos_and_Pixs/
I or Scott are having no problem opening the video's,
although it might take a little time on some computers.
To see the Video's you may have to update your software,
especially Windows.
But if it is working the first thing you see should look like
the "FIRST WINDOW".
Click here to see the above image full size in a pop-out window / tab (or right click and select "save as").
After it opens double click on:
STAR_JEN_TJ_and_RACHEL/ for example
and see the "SECOND WINDOW"
Click here to see the above image full size in a pop-out window / tab (or right click and select "save as").
You should be able then to click or double click one of the pictures
or Videos ending with (.mp4)
to see the picture or the video.
Any body not having problems with the "URL" please let me know.
Bob, its great to see you on the Circle Letter again !
Love you all
James...........
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 15:15:11 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comVideo and Pics
Hey James,
I was able to open some of the pics, but not the
video's. Has anyone been able to view the video's?
love John
- Monday, March 30, 2009 at 20:32:07 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comLove the miracles!
Wow Uncle Bob, what awesome stories of great healing! God has really blessed
this family this winter! Now I know why Emilie many months ago started all of
sudden started saying in her prays I pray for Uncle Bob, "someone" must have
whispered in her ear that your back needed healing. What an incredible healing
for Brad, I'm amazed and so grateful to God for this gift for him. I know how difficult this was for him all these years, and to now see his shadow? I'm so
happy!! What great news to read about. Glad to hear everyone else is doing well
too. What a celebration we will have in July. The economy may be trying to
bring many of us down, but it can't steal our JOY, your just proved it again.
Looking forward to a great party weekend with as many as we can get there.
Knowing all this I have a feeling that everyone who is able to come, having the
time available, we'll find a way to get them there, planes, trains and
automobiles, maybe even a bus! Love to you all , Tommy and co, from
plymouth!
- Monday, March 30, 2009 at 19:19:36 (EDT)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comVideo and pix....
James~ I am having trouble getting the pix and videos to
come up for some reason... I click on them and they
highlight but nothing happens ...am I doing something
wrong??? let me know cuz what I was able to bring up was
cool!
love you~
Mary
- Monday, March 30, 2009 at 19:18:14 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comVIDEO'S and PIXS
Hello Everybody,
Has anyone checked out the web site below?
http://windgifts.com/Videos_and_Pixs/
James...........
- Monday, March 30, 2009 at 14:56:42 (EDT)
Author: JIS@windgifts.comHow THRILLING!!!
Bob & Diane~
You both must be thrilled beyond belief with the two
miracles that have happened in your family!!!! I can't wait
to tell my Optometrist about Brad!.... and Bob ...your back
pain gone...Oh my goodness....JOY OF JOYS!!!
Thanks for sharing the exciting news and everyone back here
is just praising God for an amazing report!
We love you all so much and can't wait for July~ hey...
what is Brad's address? I would love to write him and say
congrats!
I love you~
Mary
- Monday, March 30, 2009 at 08:20:22 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comSOME EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPING
Hello Everybody,
I hope you all are well (or soon to be well) !
Some exciting things are happing on
the WINDGIFTS.COM site !
Check out the URl below.
I'm putting a master Gallery of Family Pictures
and My Family Pictures. This will take some time
but I'm going to do it.
The picture on the Lovin Dozen site are amazing!
Well I hope you enjoy the Video's and Pictures.
I love you all,
James...........
http://windgifts.com/Videos_and_Pixs/
- Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 20:47:44 (EDT)
Author: jis@windgifts.comIts been a long time
Well, Hello everyone. It has been about six months since I
last sent out a letter. My old computer crashed and I
never got it fixed. So now I hope I can receive and send
messages to everyone I love in this family.
Diane and I are living with Don and Kelly and it is great
to be around the grand kids. Madison is quite the lady.
She loves school and has been on the honor roll since the
second grade.
Peyton is going to be 4 years old in August and he is a
real kick. He is 200% all boy and is so independant that
it makes us crazy. He is a blast to be around.
Don's two girls, Meghan and Laura were here last week and
then Don and I took a road trip and drove them back to
Lawton Oklahoma. We did this non stop.
I believe that everyone knew I had another back problem.
It had been around for about 8 months and it was very
painfull. I finally went to the doctor and asked if he
could do anything until I get medicare in June. Well he
gave me some samples of LYRICA and told me to try them for
a week. It was a miricle. The back pain has gone away and
I hope it never comes back.
Diane is doing well. She gets a little stir crazy once and
a while and she is looking forward to July.
Gregg, Laura and the boys are doing ok. Things have been a
little tough for Gregg but I am sure he will come out the
winner he is.
Brad is a working fool and he had the greatest miricle
anybody could ask for. Most of you know that Brad had very
bad eye sight and it was only getting worsr as he got
older. Well he found this young eye doctor who frlt he
could help Brad out. It was a miricle. This doctor took
out catracs in Brads eyes and implanted special lenses.
Brad now has 20/30 vision. It has changed his life and I
got to tell you it was the most exciting phone call I had
ever received after he had the first eye patch removed and
he could not believe how he could see. He said "dad I saw
my shadow today" it maid me cry. This was our miricle.
I now have been working at Sun Lakes United Methodis
Church for one tear. I am one of the custodians and the
people are great. I work 40 hours a week and get paid
holidays, paid vacations and paid sick days.
In June I start to receive a small pension from Crucible
and maybe Diane and I can rent a small house close to the
kids.
Well I have rattled on here for quite a while and I better
go. It will take me a while to read all of the letters and
to look at all of the pictures. Johnny, I hear you have
quite the blog site and I am looking forward to seeing it.
I love you all.
Bob, Uncle Bob, Brother Bob. Papa Bob and Dad Bob
- Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 20:12:32 (EDT)
Author: costeffectivemagnetics@cox.netI knew it was someone's birthday today!!!!!
Diane~
I knew it all day at work... but I couldn't put my finger
on who it was!!!! Well... hope your day was SUPER!!!! and
hope you are all doing fine...can't wait to see everyone in
July!!!! What a blast that will be!!!
Love to you and the family~
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 23:20:05 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY DIANE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Diane, hope you are enjoying retirement with Bob and getting to spend alot
of time with your grandchildren.
May this next year fill you with joy and doing lots of things you want to do.
Love, Suzanne
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 14:14:19 (EDT)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comHappy Birthday Aunt Diane
Happy Happy Birthday to Aunt Diane!
We hope it is great! Love you, Tommy and the crew from
Plymouth
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 09:46:08 (EDT)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comFIRST VIDEO'S ON WINDGIFTS.COM SITE
Hello Everybody
Below is the first URL from Windgifts.com.
I will be adding more shortly.
Their are four videos of TJ and a picture of
Rachel and TJ.
Love You All,
James...........
http://windgifts.com/Videos_and_Pixs/TJ's_Video's//
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 01:09:27 (EDT)
Author: jiS@windgifts.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA AND MATT
Happy Birthday to you Lisa and Matt. I hope this next year is full of health,
happiness, love and wealth. We will have to have a birthday party for everyone
at the reunion.
Lisa, I remember when you were young and we wrote to each other a lot.
Matt, I remember the fun wedding party and the good Mexican food in
Phoenix.
Bill and Sharon, would love to see some of the great photos Bill took at all the
family gatherings. Could some family or friend help you put them on the
Circle Letter?
Bob and Diane are you still out there? Haven't heard from you in so long.
Things good here. Sunny and warming up. We need some more rain though
or we will be rationing.
Zip is in Japan on business. You can check out his web site at htcamerica.com
The wild turkey has been hanging out in our yard. We hope she is nesting
here and will bring out a bunch of little turkeys some day soon.
See everybody in July.
Love, Suzanne
- Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 17:10:47 (EDT)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comYou're Right!
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Here is a picture of the said people having a b-day today (with a Lil Roxy thrown in for good
measure!) Thank you very much, Aunt 'Mare', as I have not been mentioned on this Circle Letter on my
birthday in many moons now. I appreciate you thinking of me. No, I don't know of any younger
generation child sharing our b-day. (but ya never know)
Love,
Lisa
- Monday, March 23, 2009 at 19:46:58 (EDT)
Author: rockets23@embarqmail.comHappy Birthday to Matt and Lisa
I believe there are two birthdays in this family that I
know about today... Matt Stevenson and Lisa Kight..am I
right?
Well... I hope both of your days are AWESOME and I hope I
am not missing someone else's birthday....It seems there is
a newer generation baby that also shares this day too...
but ...I am not sure... My friends at work joke with me
saying " your family is so big...there is probably
someone's birthday every single day of the year!" So if
I've missed someone...I am SO SORRY...and I hope this is
the best birthday to date!!!!
Love you all~
Mary
- Monday, March 23, 2009 at 07:37:41 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comPlaying catch up
I should have known with this family that if you miss a
second you miss everything! How great to hear about so
many others in the family who are expecting as well! We
are excited to know we are not going it alone and that our
little baby T. will have others to hopefully meet and grow
with that will be the same age. Glad to hear that those
who have / had been struggling are finally receiving good
news and continue to have high hopes. Optimism is
everything in my book. I am curious when everyone's due
dates are though and how many the family is now expecting
for 2009. Jeff and I are supposedly due July 18th. If
someone could create a list for 2009 babies I would love to
see it. Love to all.
Jeff and Shelley
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 17:08:08 (EDT)
Author: stevensonfineart@yahoo.comTURKEYÊGONEÊNEXTÊDOOR
Sorry but the "Turkey out the window" video went bad for some unknown
reason. Must be the economy.
I hope this one below works.
James...........
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- Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 21:29:50 (EDT)
Author: jiS@windgifts.comJENEFER ~ STAR ~ RACHEL ~ TJ
Hello Everybody,
Below are some pictures taken of Jennifer, Star, TJ and Rachael at the
Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco. Its a cool place that sorta reminds me of
Birdland in NewYork City.
Also their is a video of TJ performing on stage (sorry were so far back
in the crowd.)
TJ has a new song called "A true story". Next time you get a chance ask
him to play it.
Love you all!, especially you... yah YOU (back in the corner)
James...........
P.S. I also included a very short video of a Turkey walking just outside
the window of our RV parked in the yard.
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Jennefer, Star, TJ and Rachael
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TJ and Rachael
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Movie of TJ preforming (Sorry he is back so far)
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- Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 20:33:30 (EDT)
Author: JIS@windgifts.comOld School Family Photos of photos...
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These are digital photos that I simply took close up of
very old photos, which is alot easier than converting them
at some photo store or scanning..
The first photo is the oldest of the James and Eunice
children. The oldest of the "lovin dozen"
James Irving Stevenson (junior of sorts), my mom Suzanne
Roach. I figure this photo was taken in
the sixties,before I (Star Stevenson) was born.
The next photo is that of my wife Jennifer Stevenson, just
a few years before we met! Then finally
the two picutes of me, the first smile likely meant I
needed to pee and the second smile means I
had my favorite "Toughskin" jeans on!
Can't wait to see all of you at my sister Beth Stevenson's
wedding and at Tony and Sally Lucca's
house the day after.
Love,
Star
- Monday, March 16, 2009 at 15:12:31 (EDT)
Author: starstevenson@hotmail.comKathy of Course!! (I knew that...)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.com mystery girl??
I believe the mystery girl is Kathy...Jenny would've been
very little at the time this photo was taken ... but let's
ask the experts...Tom & Esther??? Kathy??? Jenny??? I'm
pretty sure it's Kathy :)
But hey~ I LOVED all these photos!!! I need to get on the
horn and find some more!!!!
hope everyone is well and can't wait to see you all this
summer!!!!!
xoxo,
Mary
- Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 12:03:07 (EDT)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMystery Girl and Plymouth Stevenson Update
Actually that "mystery girl" is Kathy. What great pictures.
It's been awhile for us here, from the Plymouth Branch.
Things are going well here. Emilie is doing very well,
fully adjusted to the antibiotics, and she can swallow her
pills too!! Jeanne does have to carefully monitor the
scheduling of all the meds so her thrush doesn't come back,
and keeping the good bacteria there adn the bad out. She
does a great job with this. A bit of a juggling act, but,
Antibiotics, wow, a far cry from chemo! Thanks be to God.
The Dr.s still don't understand how all this changed so
quickly, never seen this before, but we KNOW, don't we! We
are so grateful. Emilie faithfully keeps her nightly prayer
list going, now over 40 people she prays for by name each
night, most of them kids. We believe that is what we are
now called to do after this awesome healing for her. She is
back to full normal, no restrictions and the bone and
surgical site are healing very well. She starts softball in
a week or so, who would have thought! Dillon starts track
on Monday and both Emilie and Dillon are also in a play,
Mulan, which run in May. Carly has just started volleyball
again for he spring season and just loves it. High school is
going very well for her. Sophie is doing great too, she just
got back from putting on a parish mission with 8 of her
classmates from college, they had an amazing experience,
they put on and lead all the talks for the week. She has
also been selected to be a chaperon on her alma matters
Mission trip to the Dumps of Mexico over Easter break. She
is so excited! (I'm a little envious, I wish I could go
again with her, but not this time) The biggest news for her
is that she has been accepted to Nursing school - boy is she
thrilled! The competition is so intense, they only take 50%
of the applicants. So in just about two years Nurse Sophie
joins the work force! Yeah
Jeanne and I are doing well, hanging on at work and Jeannes
cards business is still doing well.
A blessed lent to all, Love Tommy and crew
- Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 12:01:02 (EDT)
Author: thomaspayl@wowway.comMystery Girl?
The young girl that Uncle Dan had his arm around, was
actually one of Tommy's daughters "Jenny" Such a cutie!!
- Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 07:11:12 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comGreat pics James!!
I really enjoy seeing photo's of another time and
place....that one of you and Dad and Gerry is such a
classic...a moment in time.....hmmm. Weren't Al and
Martha such a couple....looking back, sometimes it was fun
to be around them....all those pics, all those (wonderful)
moments in time....thanks James
Ridiculous amounts of love,
and with Joy,
John
- Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 07:04:07 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comPICTURES FROM SUZANNE AND JAMES Reunion
John..if that was 2001, then it was the reunion at the Camp.
Remember the fantastic reunion? It would have been the year
of Mom's 80th Birthday. Love you all...Janie
- Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 12:58:17 (EDT)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netWhat could be better than a picture of fun in the summer!!
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It looks like we were at Terry's house, or perhaps Brian
and Nancy's, but I'm unsure about what year it may have
been.....Good picture though....well, I guess I do have a
clue as to what year, I think the picture says July of
01....what would have been the occasion??? I hope you are
all gearing up for a wonderful summer....I had my boat in
the water yesterday (earliest ever), but we were in the
80's yesterday, today, and tomorrow....then back in the
50's with rain and storms on Wednesday...that's Alabama
spring....
Much Love,
John
- Monday, March 09, 2009 at 20:00:40 (EDT)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comBabies Babies Babies
Hi everyone,
Great news !! TJ and Rachel are expecting. She is due on
October 20th. We couldn't be happier !! Love you all, Sal
- Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 17:15:09 (EST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comA JUMPER CABLE WALKS INTO A BAR
A jumper cable walks in to a bar, and the
bar tender look long and hard at the cable
and says:
Ya, Ya, I KNOW you want a drink but before
I'll serve you, I DON'T want you to start anything.
JIS
- Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 15:01:49 (EST)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comMARY JANE AND "GER"
Mary,
I'm pretty sure the picture with grandpa teaching
the small child to walk is dad.
You think the small child sitting on the ground
is Uncle Bob?
You and "Ger" think the mystery boy Is Dad when
he is about 8 or 9 years of age.
Humm (1923 or so.)
I think Ger sent the old pictures to us after
Mom or Dad died.
Jane,
I think I've seen two pictures of Grandpa,
besides the one in the letter. One picture showed
grandpa working on the "Old Beat" in the backyard
on Fenmore, and the other one where he is standing
next to Grandma in the front of either Fenmore or Lauder.
Love You
James...........
- Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 14:47:03 (EST)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comFORD FLIVVER
Hey Dan,
Here is the real deal.
Love You
James...........
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- Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 02:28:35 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comMystery Boy....
Hi there~
I know that the boy in between the two cars IS Dad but I
don't think the photo is from 1917 unless it is printed on
the picture by the developing company... I have another
phot of dad about4 years later near a similar car and he
looks the same only alittle older than this photo... how
can we get a copy of that one? It is awesome and so clear!!!
Funny how these photos have been around for over 55 years
(my whole life) and I've never seen them till now... how
long have you had them James?
I also want to say that the baby with great grandpa looks
more like dad from the side but the baby alone in the photo
just before is Uncle Bobby... I can tell because I have
more baby photos of Uncle Bobby and you can see his left
ear is exactly the same as the ones abit older and he has a
different expression than dad... I will download the ones
I have of Uncle Bob and of Dad and I think you will be able
to tell... but this is just flipping me out to see all
these new photos showing up like this... Suzanne ...what a
"natural" beauty ... in the photo of Zip as a baby
and in the photo of Scott's birth too... hard to believe
you had just given natural childbirth with no one there to
help but James and that you are even able to STAND is
BEYOND me!!!!
Great stuff... I'm gonna dig through all my photos ASAP ....
love~
Mary
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 22:30:22 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMystery Boy
How do you know this is 1917 James? It does look like Dad
but this young boy is older than 2 years old. Could it be
Bill Rand? Was Bill Rand older than Dad. He was Dad's
bestman at Mom and Dad's wedding? Just a thought.
Love "The Ger" as my son Ben would infer!
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 21:17:34 (EST)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comOld Car Rally
Actually, it's a Ford Flivver.
Es muy Caliente!!
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 15:56:21 (EST)
Author: gorecop@aol.comPICTURES SERIES # 3
Hello again,
Below are four more pictures (:-)>
Uncle Dan and Dad
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Zip and Liz at their wedding.
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A unknown person from around 1916-1917
(Was with Dad and Grampa James Ira Stevenson)
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Scott's Birthday 10/1/1971.
Left to right Sherry (Roach), Suzanne, James, Zip, Scott and Jerry (Roach)
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Love You
James...........
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 15:45:11 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.com
Jim did not realize there were any people in the
picture. The only things he saw were the Model Ts :)
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 14:26:39 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netGood Call Uncle Dan!
That's a pretty accurate guess on the picture, Uncle Dan. I
think "the guy" in the picture has a little more hair than
Mike does, and certainly has less back hair! The child is
either Julia or Michael- we can't tell....
Mike thinks the car in the background is a Ford Fiesta.
Anyone know for sure?
Deb
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 12:41:24 (EST)
Author: debstevenson@wowway.comAre You Sure???
Hey James,
I don't think that picture you labeled "Dad and Grandpa"
is really our Dad and our Grandpa.
In fact, it's Mike Stevenson and one of his kids at an old
car rally at Camp Dearborn. : )
Dan (Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Dad, Grandpa, All-around
Swell Guy, etc. etc.)
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 12:18:41 (EST)
Author: gorecop@aol.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Wonderful Wishes go out to the people in our family who
were born on this day. We love you all!!!
DEBBIE STEVENSON
ERIN BOUDREAU
(and a personal favorite of mine)
ANTHONY MICHAEL GONZALES
God Bless you all on your special day
I love you...Aunt Janie/Gram
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 06:39:35 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netKeep Them Coming
James...these pictures are wonderful. I have never seen the
ones of Dad when he was a baby. I think that the only close
up picture I ever saw of our Grandpa was the one of him and
Grandma standing in front of a house. What treasures!!!
I love you...Janie
- Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 06:25:16 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netPICTURES SERIES # 2
Hello Guys,
All the picture in this series of Dad and all
other pictures were found in our album collection
by Suzanne.
Below is a image of Uncle Bob (Dad's brother)
when he is about 19 years old.
The picture of Suzanne, Zip and me was
taken when Zip was a baby.
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More to come
Love you !
James...........
- Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 23:58:50 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comTHE EPONYMOUS ONE
Hello Everybody,
I've put three images of Dad below, one is with
Grandpa (James Ira Stevenson) showing Dad how to walk.
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More are coming.
love you !
James...........
- Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 23:27:38 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comGREAT LETTER MATT !
Hello Matt Amy, Liam, & Lochlan
Great letter Matt!
Every time I read your letters I learn something.
For instance:
1. Eponymous: (E~pon~a~muss)
¥ adjective 1 (of a person) giving their name to something. 2 (of a thing)
named after a particular person.
and
2. GIS-based vegetation change analysis for the Nature Conservancy
and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, looking at the
habitat of the Streaked Horned Lark on islands in the Columbia River.
[ GIS ~A geographic information system that captures, stores, analyzes,
manages, and presents data that refers to or is linked to a particular
location. ]
Having sand dumped directly on you and your nest is a major pain!
The picture of you guy below the "STEVENSON sign is a kick.
I will included a photo of a "eponymous" person along with some other
pictures in my very next letter. Hope you and all who see them find some
enjoyment in them!
Love you.
Uncle James
- Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 17:16:17 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comStevensons in Stevenson
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Hi All,
Last week the family and I went to the Wildlife Society/Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology
conference at the Skamania Lodge in STEVENSON Washington. It was so cool to see our family name all
over the place--in fact, the conference room where I presented is called 'Stevenson A'. To top it
all off, I just spoke with my folks and it turns out they stayed in the exact same hotel room at the
lodge when they came through the NW several years ago. Amazing!
I had trouble learning very much about the eponymous founder of Stevenson, WA except that the
townsite was purchased by a native Missourian named George Stevenson in 1893. Probably not related
to us, but interesting nonetheless.
We all had a great time--Amy and I learned a lot about recent scientific developments in the field
of wildlife conservation and management, the boys went swimming and hiking (and even saw a pileated
woodpecker!), and we sampled the fine beverages on offer at the Walking Man brewpub. Fortunately, my
presentation also went well. (For those of you who are really curious, it was about a GIS-based
vegetation change analysis I did for the Nature Conservancy and the Washington Department of Fish
and Wildlife, looking at the habitat of the streaked horned lark on islands in the Columbia River.
The analysis is being used to guide the US Army Corps of Engineers' timing and location of dredge
spoil deposition resulting from their efforts to keep the channel navigable. Larks really like sandy
nesting sites, but it turns out they don't like it so much when the sand is dumped directly on them
and their nests).
I hope everyone is doing great.
Cheers!
Matt
- Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 01:54:32 (EST)
Author: mattstevenson.geo@yahoo.comI KNOW WHO IT IS!!!!!!
it's SUZANNE!!!!! (seven letters and she didn't sign her
last entry... just her e-mail address shows up :)
Now I think I am REALLY right!!!!!!
love to you all~
Mary
- Monday, February 23, 2009 at 23:12:40 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comYOU THINK I'LL EVER TELL ?
It a secrete and you know who you are.
But..........
I love you the most!
You know who taught me that, don't you.
James...........
P.S. Can you please put your name at the end of your letter?
(you know who you are) (:-)>
- Monday, February 23, 2009 at 22:15:41 (EST)
Author: JIS@windgifts.comGood point Aunt Mary! :-) It could be two names!
BillDan (Bill & Dan) or JaneDan (Jane & Dan) or DanMary (Dan & Mary) or... etc.
etc. LOL!
-Scott
- Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 20:15:13 (EST)
Author: netscott+circeletter@gmail.comseven dots = 2names :)
Ok guys... only TWO SIBLINGS have 7 letters in their first
name ( sir name anyway) that would be TERRENCE and WILLIAM
so ... now we REALLY know... funny... they always looked
the most alike... James ...am I right?
Love, Mary
- Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 19:59:28 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comGerry !!!
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.com Both - wrong
You see he left 7 dots ( ....... ) and then the (lol).
So that's got to be the member of the lovin' dozen who's first name has seven
letters.
Who might that be?
There's only one person who fits that bill... hehe
-Scott
- Friday, February 20, 2009 at 14:08:13 (EST)
Author: netscott+circleletter@gmail.comEspecially
Hey Sally,
There are only three letters in LOL so that must be code
for DAN. : )
- Friday, February 20, 2009 at 13:52:32 (EST)
Author: gorecop@aol.comEspecially Sally !!!
Now everyone knows the truth James!! It really was about
time. I love you too Sal
- Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 18:02:00 (EST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comBILLIS TAPE SIDE 1 and 2
Hey Guys,
Below is a recording of Billie playing "After The Love'n",
and below that, a list of all the songs on Billies tape.
It was nice see the response regarding his recordings.
I love you all, especially....... (lol)
James....
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- Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 17:09:57 (EST)
Author: jiis@windgifts.comWOW!!!
Thanks for the memories and the tears James....
- Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:08:20 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netWHAT A FLOOD OF MEMORIES
These songs bring back so much emotion and so many memories.
Remember on the recent family CD when Mom said "Billy, you
should sing". Mom always had the ear for hidden talent.
She knew TJ "had it"...etc. Well, I wish Bill had sung all
of his career instead of just during the later years. What a
talent! "What are you doing the rest of your life" has to be
one of the hardest songs to sing and he nailed it. Gerry
does a great job on that song too.
And look at Mary; she used her voice all her life and now
she's one of the most amazing singers we know. The older I
get the more I'm in awe of what Mom & Dad passed down to us
and I'm forever thankful to God for His blessings upon us.
Thanks, James, for sharing this gift. Looking forward to
more. :-)
- Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:43:28 (EST)
Author: bhnhr12@comcast.netAll the more reason...
Thanks James... Memories like that are ALL THE MORE REASON
that I can't wait for the family gatherings that this
summer holds in store for us!!!! We're all counting the
days :)
love you~
Mary
- Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 00:25:46 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comGood Stuff
Thanks James for the music !! That put a tear in my eye !!
WoW !! Love you all Sal
- Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 19:12:44 (EST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comBILLIES (UNCLE BILLS) TAPE
Hello Guys,
I have a great treat for you, especially the first six.
Below are several songs that Bill (Uncle Billie), sent me for my birthday a
few years ago.
They are for me precious gem's and I have included
several songs from the tape .Their are 32 recording on the tape.
(I will post the full list of the songs on this site tomorrow.)
Hope you like them.
I love you all !
James.....
First recording is:
"If I don't ever see you again"
Second recording is:
"What are you doing for the rest of your life"
Third recording?
Its a sunrise. (you will have to listen to it)
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- Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 16:34:25 (EST)
Author: jiS@windgifts.comCOULDN'T BE MATTIE
I told James that couldn't be Mattie as she was gone when I came into the
family. But I remember Mom looking like that. I said put it up and Gerry will
know who is the lady.
We remember Dorothy as a small thin lady who was in Mom and Dad's RV
playing cards with the kids on the way to Las Vegas and back I think.
Did she get big near the end?
Scott, I agree with you on the Circle Letter merits. The family is so large now
two or more sites will work.
We have a tape of Billy singing and playing a bunch of love songs. We played
it yesterday on Valentines day in the car as we drove around enjoying the day
and getting some things done.
He is going to put it on the Circle Letter as soon as he can figure it out. I
know there is alot of tapes out there of the family music to be put up. I
remember Dad had reel to reel tapes of weddings and such.
Love you all very much and it will be so great to hug you all in July.
Suzanne
- Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 15:44:00 (EST)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comHappy 35th Tony and Sally
February 15, 2009
Dear Tony and Sally, I want to wish you both a very happy
35th wedding anniversary. I remember playing the wedding
march so Dad could walk you down the aisle at St. Madeline
Sophie Catholic church. I remember following brother Dan
around snapping pictures of everything he took on his
borrowed camera from the National Bank of Detroit. Boy did
my little camera come into play when Dan realized that
none of the pictures took and all the shots from my little
instamatic became the pictures for your wedding album.
Glad I could help!! Love you both, Gerry
- Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 13:53:32 (EST)
Author: GerryandKelly2@aol.comMom and not Gramma
I agree with Janie and Nancy...the minute I saw that pic,
I thought...that can't be gramma...there was no Stevenson
twinkle in her eyes....
- Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 09:17:59 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comMy computer won't open the file
Author: jimnjane@comcast.net 2004 Stevenson Reunion Who's Who?
Here is my entry of whose who on the 2004 reunion video
Cole, John Garlak(Narrator) Sally's neighbor, Dennis
Krasicky, Lou, Doug French, Jane, Chris, Bill, TJ, Kelly,
Tony, Joy, John, James, Suzanne, Esther, Jeanne, Tommy
Jr., Tom Krell, Sharon, Lisa, Roxanne, Josh Boudreau,
Natalie, Anna, Matt, Leah, Kevin Krasicky, Beth, Jim
Nichols, Nelson, Casandra, Jessica,and Debbie Stevenson.
Can anybody find more than this? Love Uncle/Brother Ger
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 19:24:01 (EST)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comMom and Aunt Dorthea
Hi James, This photo is of Mom and Aunt Dorthea in Florida
just before she passed away. I took this picture along
with other group shots of Kelly and I and our boys and
Sally and David Lynn. When TJ was a mouseketeer, we drove
to Florida and while visiting him, we drove down to Boca
Raton to see her, David and Bill and Diane Schenden. Love
Brother Ger
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 19:10:22 (EST)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comWhy I Love Our Family Circle Letter!
Greetings everyone,
I thought I would take a moment and share some thoughts about why I love
our family circle letter. I realize that most of these are obvious but there's just
something about putting such thoughts into words that really means so much more!
It has been nearly 11 years now that this electronic version has been in place
and it has become quite a record of events in the lives of our families in that
time, recording tragic stories as much as uplifting ones.
I love our family circle letter because of it's openness. Any family member
(and even family friends :-) from any age or generation can come onto our family
circle letter and express his or her views equally here.
I love our family circle letter because it is "our" circle letter, we've all
contributed to it and have kept it's fire burning over the years. And now we've
all shared in it's funding which makes it even moreso "ours"!
I love our family circle letter because it is neither secular or religious, it is an
all INCLUSIVE neutral ground open as much to sincere heartfelt expressions
of emotion through praise as it is to other sincere heartfelt ways of expressing
one's emotions.
I love our family circle letter because it let's us know what's going on and
helps us stay connected with everyone in an open and sharing way.
I love our family circle letter that allowed us to follow what was happening
with Sally & Tony while they lived in London.
I love our family circle letter that allowed us (through the assistance of Matt)
to follow the far-off adventures (and misadventures) of Uncle Dan's Andy and
his then wife Lynna while they were on tour in Papua New Guinea with the Peace
Corps.
I love our family circle letter now more than ever with photos because I can
see what's happening and see what has happened.
I love our family circle letter because it's always a pleasure to send and read
happy birthday greeting to those who are celebrating them.
I love our family circle letter because it allows us to spread word of the need
for support of given family members or friends.
I love our family circle letter now more than ever because we can see photos of
people from the past and present!
I love our family circle letter now more than ever because thanks to forethought and
work of my Uncle Johnny I can hear my Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts & Uncles when
they t'weren't much more than whippersnappers! And I can hear the voices of relatives
I didn't have the chance to meet in my lifetime!
I love our family circle letter now more than ever because I can share a family
video I took like this one from June 2004 below!
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I have a small contest to propose. Is there anyone who can name EVERYONE
on this video?
Love you all very very much,
-Scott
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 16:22:18 (EST)
Author: netscott+circleletter@gmail.comI THINK IT WAS GRAMA MATTIE
Hello all you darlings of a certain age,
Dorthy was a very small (little) woman, wheras
Mattie was taller and broader.
Love you all like crazy!
James.....
~ One plus One equals Twelve in some cases (trust me) ... ~
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 15:57:58 (EST)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comGRAMMA MATTIE
James, that is the BEST picture of you and mom! I love that
look in your eye and also your hand looks so young....not a
vein or wrinkle. :o) Also, I knew that couldn't be gramma
Mattie. Gramma used to tell me that she was always
concerned about how she was going to look in the casket and
that she wanted Henry Suchaval at Ted Sullivan's to prepare
her because she knew he was the best (from Dad). Anyway,
when I saw gramma at the funeral home I said to her,
"Gramma, you would be so happy if you knew how good you look."
She only weighed 67 pounds and yet he captured her perfectly
if you remember. Mom looks absolutely fantastic in that
picture (Janie thinks it's Aunt Dorothy. I agree.)
The picture of Tony & Sally is their best one yet. Wait til
they see it. Where were they...in California?
I'm looking so forward to July. What a celebration for the
whole family.....a 50th anniversary, milestone birthdays,
two great grandchildren (Erin's and Shelley's) arriving and
two great, great grandchildren (Erin Boudreau's and Jordan
Boudreau's (Christina) arriving all within a few months of
each other. Anyone else out there?? The Stevenson family
just keeps on growing and blessings abound!
My love to all of you.
Nancy
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 09:05:39 (EST)
Author: bhnhr12@comcast.netNot Grandma
James...I think that picture is of Mom and Aunt Dorothy.
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 07:07:37 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netAwesome Picture
James..you are blessed to have such an awesome picture of
Mom and yourself. She was such a remarkable woman and I
miss her so very much. Love you...Janie
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 06:54:42 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netMOM~ME MOM~MATTIE SALLY~TONY
Hey Guys,
We found some great pictures looking thru are albums.
Hope you enjoy them.
A picture of Mom and I.
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This is a great picture of Grama Mattie and Mom just before,
or while she was in the hospital for the last time.
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Sally and Tony in Zurich (Hot Stuff)
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- Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 18:17:59 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comWind Chimes
I would love to buy a new wind chime for my front yard!!!
So, yes..please bring some!!! Love Janie
- Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 19:32:15 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.nethandsome boys
Andy,
Happy, Happy Birthday !! I would have sent a card but I
didn't have your address. Hope you are doing well and that
we'll see you guys in July !! You, your brother Matt, and
your nephews are soooo good looking. WOW !! However, I
like your shorter hair myself.
Suzanne, you're right about Shelly's wed site and YES!!!!
Please bring some wind chimes.
Love ya all, Sal
- Monday, February 09, 2009 at 18:47:29 (EST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comSHELLEY'S WEB PAGES
To any of you have not checked Shelley's web pages they should do it as soon
as possible. www.shelleystevenson.com
I finally made time this morning and enjoyed your work very much. I
especially enjoyed "Earth Angel" and "The Dolphins". How lucky we are to
have so much talent in our family.
I had 6 collages excepted in a juried Small Works show, nothing larger than
9X9 inches. Saturday evening they had a nice reception with an amazing 8
year old violinst performing.
It's been cold this winter with very little rain. California is having a bad
drought and when I see the Australian Fire photos I think of our summer fires
coming.
Looking forward to Beth and Dave's wedding and Family Reunion in July.
I'll bring some glass chimes if any one is interested. Let me know.
James doing better. He was so weak and sleepy for awhile I was really worried
about him but he seems more like his old self.
Love you all, Suzanne
- Monday, February 09, 2009 at 16:55:34 (EST)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comHappy Birthday Bro!
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Happy Birthday Bro! We love you, and hope you have a great day.
Cheers!
Yer Bro + Amy, Liam, & Lochlan
- Monday, February 09, 2009 at 16:38:10 (EST)
Author: mattstevenson.geo@yahoo.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY STEVENSON
Author: jimnjane@comcast.net YOU GUYS ARE VERY FUNNY
JAMES
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 20:41:59 (EST)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comHA HA HA HA HA HA HA
JAMES
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 20:34:25 (EST)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comHA HA HA HA HA HA HA
JAMES
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 20:33:14 (EST)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comThe Favorite Child
I will never forget as long as I live about 2 or three
weeks before Mom (Grandma Eunice) passed away, I gave her
a shower and helped her get her pajama's on and got her
tucked into her bed. With the biggest smile God could send
someone she looked at me with her angelic face and
said, "You are my favorite, DANNY!!". So that's the final
word~!! Claim it Dan, Love Brother Ger
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 19:03:11 (EST)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comInnocent Danny
That's right, Dan. You were always Mom's sweet,
mild-mannered choir boy and probably altar boy who she was
sure was going to be a priest. No wonder you never got a
spanking. And also, she had to wait three years for you;
she even prayed for another baby after Bob (her fifth).
You're still sweet and mild-mannered.
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 18:37:12 (EST)
Author: bhnhr12@comcast.netTsk, Tsk, Tsk
Boy!
You guys must have really been bad to get all those
spankings.
I NEVER got a spanking.
But then again, I was always Mom & Dad's favorite. : )
Dan (the favorite Dan)
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 17:40:11 (EST)
Author: gorecop@aol.comHELP THE POOR
Hey guys,
When I, Tommy and Billie first went out
to beg for candy on Halloween, we did-not
use thee term "Trick of Treat". The term we
use at the door was:
"Help The Poor".
When we lived on Lauder St. I used to
get spanked a lot and every time I was spanked
I peed my pants. Every time. I know it must
have hurt Dad's hand to spank us so hard.
After every spanking I would think of at least
a 1,000 way to kill Dad for spanking me. I was so
humiliated and hurt both physically and emotionally.
Great memories......
Well maybe not all great memories.
James
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 15:29:31 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comMy Spanking from Dad
Nancy,
Dad only officially spanked me once in my life (that I
can remember), and I also wet my pants, but I was 10...it
was devils night in Detroit....and we were out ringing
doorbells...Mr Tracy (lived on the corner of Heartwell and
whatever that street was... Florence?).....his side door
didn't have a doorbell so everyone would kick the storm
door....so, when I kicked it, it caved in, and somehow Dad
found out...I decided to hide in PB church...well Dad
found me, took me home...down the basement..at least ten
licks..a little came out with each lick...but that wasn't
the worst part...I had to stay in my bedroom all
weekend...I couldn't go trick or treating.....even though
I deserved it, (Dad had to pay for a new storm door) I
thought I would just die watching all the kids trick or
treating....
love,
John
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 14:30:33 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHAMBURGERS AT 2:00 A.M.
OK you guys! Even though I have 5,000 things to do, I must
share some great memories....Nancy' memories. Some dad
memories are 1) many times when he would come home from a
job late at night I would smell something really good and
I'd go into their bedroom and he would open up his accordian
and there would be Green's hamburgers and chocolate
milkshakes. It was the best; they would always share with
me. 2) when mom would be in the hospital having a baby,
believe it or not, dad would pack our lunches and they would
be so extravagant compared to mom. No newspaper wrapping,
baby ruth bars, pears etc. We loved that. And one more, I
only got two spankings from dad. When I was about 3-4 I
played with matches and started something in the fireplace
on fire (paper or something). Dad put me over his knee and
spanked me and while doing that, I peed on him:) The other
one was for going in the water at the gravel pit!! after
eating when we were told not to. He spanked us in the pent
tent after we waited for him to come home. I think Tom and
Bill and Bob got it too. With wet bathing suits it hurt!
Aunt Cora was Grampa Stevenson's (James Ira) sister. Mary,
did you think she was our great great aunt? I think Aunt
Fred was our great, great aunt. I'm glad to finally learn
she was from the Rand side. Do you remember her Mitchell
Greeting Cards and of course her Reed's butterscotch candies.
Mattie loved Bing Crosby the most. Next letter I'll tell
you about the dream she had about him. We used to massage
her whole head and sometimes rub her finger....we never
could say no. I don't remember getting paid for it; just
you young ones got money. She passed down a scrabble
legacy. Gramma, Danny, & I would play all the time til the
wee hours of the morning. We played til about 2:00 A.M. on
Sunday, August 27, 1961 and I went into labor at 4:00 A.M.
Nancy Jr. and Danny are two of the best players I know.
I have so many memories about Gramma Mattie that I have to
wait til next letter...this is too long already. Gerry, I
can't believe you remember so much about Gramma. You were
Casey's age when she died (almost 9). She loved you so
much; don't we all?
One more awesome memory about Kitty Rand (sibling great
grandmother). I vaguely remember her but I always heard
wonderful things about her, especially we were told that if
anyone talked bad about someone in her presence she would
always say "charity....charity". How sweet! She must have
tamed her tongue:)
More to come. My love to you all.
- Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 08:37:46 (EST)
Author: bhnhr12@COMCAST.NET1945-6 Grandma Memories
I found a great "Eagle Scout" Jack Knife on Lauder St.
in Detroit and grandma Mattie saw me playing with it
(I was 5 or 6) and said, you better
give that to me till you are older
and when I was older and asked for the
knife back she said that she have given it
to the Salvation Army years ago.
Talk about being bummed out.
"Grandma..... why did you do that???"
When I was 4 or 5, I use to collect discarded popsicle
sticks out by the curb.
Mom was NOT very happy that I did that.
In the house on Lauder (Detroit) 1945
Papa (Grandpa) would line us all up (maybe Nancy),
Billie, Tommy and me at the end of the hall and
have us run at him as fast as we could into the
living room and he would catch us and
throw us up in the air as far as he could
(scaring us half to death). We would laugh
so hard are sides would ache.
He called the game,
"Hear we go"
Great Memories!
Love you guys
James....
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- Tuesday, February 03, 2009 at 01:49:35 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comthe kids today
The kids of today have the circle letter. Lucky doggggs !!
I love you all Sal
- Monday, February 02, 2009 at 16:04:51 (EST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comSorry... Any of us with gramma memories... :)
Hey, sorry... I didn't mean to exempt anyone from Gramma
memories... I just thought that the OLDEST of the family
would know more history first hand of our great grandma and
grandpa and or Aunts and Uncles... I remember Aunt Fred AND
Aunt Cora...both sisters of our Great Grandfathers... I
guess I never put that together till NOW... Aunt Cora was
Great Grandpa Stevenson's sister~ Aunt Fred (Fredrica) was
Great Grandpa Rand's sister... Man... I wish I would've
been old enough to put that together when they were
ALIVE!!!!!! How awesome would that have been???... you
know~ if we were ALL smart we would be writing down
EVERYTHING we can remember for our GREAT GREAT neices and
nephews...
So whoever has some old memories...come on... let's hear
em :)
Love you again~
Mary
- Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 18:41:42 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMore Memories of Gramma
It blows me away to think my Gramma was born in the
1800's....I mean think of all the things that happened
since the 1800's......Abe Lincoln, civil war...Gramma was
born....World war one...Titanic....television...world
two....streets that we lived on including Heartwell,
Perkins, and so on all the way to Blackberry's
(strawberry's are good too).....and just think about all
the things that happened in between these major events.
Some of my memories of Gramma Mattie, were that she
helped Mom cook and clean (made great apple pies)....she
liked Perry Como...she also liked us kids to rub her feet
or forehead....she liked to play cards and bunco.... 25
cents a game...big spenders...When things got too crazy
(imagine how that could happen with 12 kids running
around) she would go hide in her bedroom....One time I
wanted to go with Kurt LaDuc somewhere, and Kurt didn't
have his license yet.... Gramma, talking to Mom, said I
shouldn't go.......when I protested, Gramma said "Go ask
your Father, he'll say no."
So I did, and to my utter surprise, Dad said yes! (can
you believe it?) So when I walked past Gramma on my way
out the door, I know I had a look that said "na na na na
boo boo!".....Another thing I remember when we were much
younger, we used to give our money to Gramma to hold on to
it for us...and then when we asked for it back, (usually
within 5 minutes) she wouldn't give it back....Great
memories...Great childhood...Great Family!
I love you all!
John
- Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 18:08:09 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comFamily History
James~
I think you need to converse with the oldest of our
siblings and try to write down as much history of this
family as you possibly can... you guys are our last
link...to people who were actually born in 1875 ( Aunt
Fred)
When I think that Aunt Fred was our oldest living relative
at the time ... if I had been older then , I would've tried
to ask her to write down as much history as SHE knew ...
but now... We are all have... so if you and Tom and Bill
and Nancy ...maybe even Bob and Dan if they know more too...
and start writing as much stuff as you can remember...WE
WOULD LOVE THAT!!!!!!
Thanks for the memories you just wrote ...I loved it!!!
I love you too,
Mary
- Sunday, February 01, 2009 at 16:52:10 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comGrandma Stevenson (Mattie)
Grandma Stevenson
Some of the great memories I have of Grandma (Great-grandma) Mattie
(One of the first six kid's memories) is when we were living on Hartwell in
Detroit.
When she received he social security check (especially in the summer), she
would send one of us over to the Dairy Queen so that we could each have a
small cone (maybe even drenched in chocolate) while she could have a Hot
Fudge Sunday.
Another memory is, she liked to play bingo and she convinced me to come
with her, and go around and ask if anybody would like a cold drink and if they
did I would go get them the one and when I got back they would tip me.
(My first business).
When they lived on Fenmore (1946) they had a great dog named Sparkie a
Schiperkie
http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/customergraphics/schipperke1.jpg
and when we got to their house
Sparkie would go crazy with happiness.
Almost every time we went to her house she would bake the most
delicious Apple Pie you could imagine.
I even remember Kitty Rand. Grama Matties mother (My great great grand
mother) who would let us sit on her lap and sing folk songs to us. Eg.
A frog came a cort'n he did come ahhum ahum .....
Love Sharing with You
James
- Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 22:30:19 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comGram Stevenson 114 years old!
January 30, 2009
Hi everyone, I was just thinking today about Grandma
Mattie Stevenson. She would be 114 years old today!! She
passed away 41 years ago yet her legacy lives on! Remember
when she used to play " Sundown ". Remember when she fell
out of the car at Our Lady of the Lakes and had to go by
ambulance to POH? Beeman's gum, banana bread, her pies?
her fear of thunderstorms? Playing Bunco? Happy Birthday
Gram Stevenson. You were just SWELL!! Your little "Babe"
Gerry
- Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 14:35:36 (EST)
Author: gerryandkelly2@aol.comHow wonderful!
Hello Tom,
It is a great comfort to me and I'm sure all of the family
to know that you and Jeanne have been so fortunate to now
know what is to be done to heal Emilie. How wonderful!
The story you related to us about Emilie bring to mind
the time when I discovered I had a brain tumor. Aunt Nancy
has a tradition in her church. One of the parishioner cuts a
piece of cloth with the intention that the one who received it
might recieve a "Good Report". She gave me one of her piece
of cloth and so far its working.
I see a similarity in Emilie's case.
With the love with in us all ---- behind her, may she live a long
wonderful and productive life!
I love you
James
- Friday, January 30, 2009 at 18:48:24 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comEmilie's diagnosis, treatment
A bit long, but so awesome!
After one month (which has seemed like three years), the doctors at U of M
have a final diagnosis for Emilie. The final pathology reports came back
indicating a change - it is not Eosinophilic granuloma, but a bone infection.
After two more days seeing specialsts this week, the final diagnosis is
Chronic Osteomyelitis. This is more benign than a disease! We went from it
really looking like a malignancy to a disease and then finally to an infection.
It is a-typical to have a bone infection in a clavicle. The infectious disease
doctor, who has been practicing about 30 years, has never seen a bone
infection in the clavicle. He sees about 6 bone infections in patients each day
at U of M. The cultures from the biopsy did not grow any bacteria - this is
fairly common as 30-60% of bone infections grow no bacteria. Tom asked
our new Pediatric Orthopaedic doctor, who handles infections and is also a
Catholic, if there was a miraculous nature in Emilie's condition, what could
she say about it. Dr. Farley said with a smile, in this case we'd call it Chronic
Osteomyelitis. Emilie's condition is nothing definitive, yet it is something they
need to treat. Also, since she did have a bone graft, please pray this heals
properly. She'll be checked periodically throughout her treatment.
So how is Chronic Osteomyelitis treated? Emilie needs to be on oral
antibiotics for about one year. They hit it long and hard so there is no room
for a relapse. She needs to take Clindamysin 3x per day and Rifampin 2x per
day. The liquid forms are very horrible tasting - we are practicing swallowing
pills with TicTacs for the next day to see if she can manage that. It's possible
she could swallow the capsules on a teaspoon of jelly or applesauce. We also
ordered a patented cup called Oralflo, which is like a sippy cup and is
supposed to be great for anyone with difficulty swallowing pills. As many of
you with kids know, kids taking medicine can be quite an ordeal. Even
though Emilie said her collar bone hurt after surgery, she didn't want to take
the tylenol with codeine because of the taste! We pray this small piece of the
puzzle falls into place easily for her.
It is still hard to comprehend the whirlwind of events in January - sometime
we think, "What just happened? Did this ALL really happen to us?" Reflecting
over this journey, we are still in awe as God worked in all of us. We are sure
to unpack and ponder these things for quite some time. We take away from
this experience, a growth in faith and a firm confidence that God is with us,
no matter what the circumstances. We have a greater understanding of
asking people to pray and for the saints in Heaven, in asking their
intercession, even friends who have passed away recently who are close to
the Lord. To strive to give glory to God in all we do, trusting in His will that
He knows what's best for us, is more firmly engraved on our hearts. We are so
blessed to have a living example of God answering our prayers... a miracle for
us to hold in our hearts for the rest of our lives. We are thankful to all of you
for walking this journey with us. From so many people being moved to pray
for Emilie to the generosity, kindness and support you showed to our family,
we are deeply grateful. And finally, we have learned how powerful it is to
pray for people by name. Just as you all prayed for Emilie, we now, even
more, pray for people by name everyday, especially those families with
children who and sick and suffering. Emilie's own handwritten list in pink
marker is taped to her wall by her bed (a much better meaning for the term
"Emily's List.")
For a lasting thought, we leave this example of how God is with us... The day
before Emilie's surgery just two weeks ago, she had the full bone body scan.
She received a nuclear injection and had to come back for the scan three
hours later after drinking 24 ounces of water. Before the scan, which would
take about an hour, we stopped into the bathroom. As Emilie was about to
wash her hands, I almost blurted out, "Be careful! The water comes blasting
out of this faucet!" But, thankfully, somehow I didn't say anything. Emilie
turned on the faucet and the water did come blasting out. She cupped her
small hands together under the water and stopped to hold them there,
relishing the moment. As I saw Emilie's reflection in the mirror, her face
marveling at the image of her hands in the water, she said, "Look Mommy, it's
like God's love overflowing."
Thanks be to God and may He bless you all!
With love and prayers,
Tom and Jeanne
- Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:16:35 (EST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comPretty Awesome Website
Hey James....I went to that website. It is so cool...my
only problem is that my computer is so old, that it takes
forever to get the pictures the way I would like to see
them. But we are going to update soon. I loved the
Inauguration picture.
Love ya...Janie
- Friday, January 30, 2009 at 09:41:12 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netOppsÊBadÊlink
The one below is correct
http://www.gigapan.org/
James {:-(>
- Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 18:37:28 (EST)
Author: Jis@windgifts.comTHE GIGAPAN EXPERIENCE
Hello Everybody,
I have just discovered the most amazing web site.
http://http://www.gigapan.org/
Check out this site it is really extraordinary amazing.
Love to you all.
James
P.S Happy Birthday Rory
- Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 18:27:09 (EST)
Author: JIs@windgifts.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY RORY
How you doing Rory? What are you up to these days?
Hope you spend your birthday doing fun things with family and friends.
Love, Suzanne
- Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 02:07:51 (EST)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comDitto ...Rory!
Rory~
I thought about you all day today at work...Hope your day
was AWESOME!!!! Just how old are you now??
Love and hugs~
Aunt Mary
- Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 22:01:31 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy Birthday Rory!
Rory, wishing you a very happy birthday today! Hope your
day is filled with joy, hope and lots of happiness.
Love, Tommy and a whole host of cousins!!
- Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 08:47:41 (EST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comDreamy picture of a Parisian Carousel w / Sound file
Hello Everybody
I just found a dreamy picture I took of a Parisian
Carousel I thought I would share with you.
Love to you all
James
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- Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 01:03:34 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.comMannn.... Finals are hard on the social life...
Paris panorama. Taken in 2007.
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This took me a while to photomerge manually cause of how big the image is. 11K pixels!
This I took last night of the local movie theatre
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I like it.
So, finals are comming up this week, Im mostly preped and ready for action, but alg 2 is freaking me
out. Anyways, my photography business has been going really good. Looking for more clients every day.
Hope everyone is doing swell.
From,
Joseph
- Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 17:59:30 (EST)
Author: josephsfauxtaug@aim.comScott you are right !!!
Scott,
You are so right about scientific researchers, medical
science, fabulous doctors and nurses for without them were
would we be? Thank God they were blessed with the desire
and the knowledge to go into such an awsome field.
That too is a great gift. Anyway, one more happy and
blessed day for the Stevensons... just as it was when James
or anyone else who's ever had a life changing scare in
this great family!!!!
The sun came out today and it is now 18 degree. Makes me
love spring even more. Can you imagine what's going to
happen when everything melts?!@#?%$#
Love to everyone Sal
p.s. By the way TJ is in Wikipedia too...another great tool.
- Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 13:37:58 (EST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comThank Goodness for good Medical Science!
To Tom & Jeanne,
It such great news to hear that Emilie hasn't been diagnosed with cancer! This
news really made my day as after having read your last letter I was feeling
fearful for what was to come.
Still, from what I've read about Unifocal "Langerhans cell histiocytosis"
(eosinophilic granuloma)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langerhans_cell_histiocytosis
it looks like it will be a bit of a struggle to completely overcome it but,
nothing like cancer thank goodness!
This story reminds me a bit of my father's (uncle James to you as I'm sure you
know ;-) own struggle with having been diagnosed years ago with a "benign"
tumor in the area of his pituitary gland. I remember being so thankful that
medical science had a solution for his condition and how doctors were able
to use a new technology at that time called a Cyberknife:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberknife
to help eradicate the bit of the tumor that they were not able to surgically
remove.
We're so fortunate to be able to benefit from the scientific medical research
and work that countless men & women have done in learning about diseases
in the pursuit of finding remedies and cures. Yet again here is another
demonstration of this fortune.
May this turn of events be the only misfortune that comes to Emilie and
family as the years go by!
With my love,
-Scott
- Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 13:13:06 (EST)
Author: netscott+circleletter@gmail.comBLESED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD!!!
Tom & Jeanne~
OH HOW WE AS A FAMILY ARE PRAISING GOD THIS DAY FOR THE
MIRACLE HE HAS GIVEN TO EMILIE!!! When we talked to you
(Tommy) last night as a group by speaker phone.... I
couldn't help but think of the words to that
song..."blessed be the name of the Lord... whether He gives
or takes away.... our hearts will choose to say...BLESSED
be the name of the Lord..." IT is the HARDEST thing in the
world to TRUST that what the Lord has for us is HIS plan...
we all want OUR own plan and when we don't get it ...we get
angry at GOD ...but we CANNOT... but I thank God for
showing us mercy in Emilie's case and Fr. John's
prayer "that it might lift the faith of the people who are
praying for Emilie..."
will hopefully have a great effect... We are so FULL OF JOY
for you guys that we can hardly contain ourselves!!!
Love to you all... and I can hardly wait for the get
together next month (like last night) it was so
awesome...maybe more will join us next time :)
All my love,
Aunt Mary
- Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 08:34:10 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comEmilie's Miracle
We are privileged to experience God's miracles right in our midst...
The past three weeks have been a whirlwind of emotion and intense wear on
our hearts. Test results and doctors indicated before the surgery that Emilie's
condition was strongly suggestive of a malignancy - Ewings sarcoma. Also,
whether benign or malignant, the clavicle would be removed because the
middle part of the bone was destroyed. This last part we did not share in the
emails - it was quite frightening to us.
Last night, anticipating this day of surgery which we knew would change our
lives dramatically, I (Jeanne) did not sleep more than a couple hours. Emilie,
fearful of the surgery, slept in our bed for comfort. I prayed constantly all
night while worrying if the surgery would have to be cancelled as Emilie
coughed incessantly half the night and it felt like she had a fever. As I prayed
and talked to God, I told Him about what I thought it would be like to hear
the results of the news of cancer I anticipated. I had a gut feeling... mother's
intuition, that it was something very serious. Emilie's eyes were very sunken
with dark circles and her stomach was bothering her for 3-4 weeks. the lump
on her clavicle seemed sizable. In my prayer, I told the Lord, "It's going to
be......" I was about to finish with a word like "traumatic, difficult, or
devastating." But instead of my finishing the sentence telling God my worries,
I heard, Someone else finish the sentence... it's going to be... "MIRACULOUS."
Miraculous! I was instantly filled with a sense of peace and calmness from
this one word I heard. I just really felt the grace of God. For the rest of the
night, Emilie's cough was quieted and her forehead was cool. God speaks to
us in ways we can understand. These things are not happenstance or our own
minds inventing something. God is real and He is in our midst. He has been
with us in such a significant way as we anticipated the surgery and
throughout this trial during the past three weeks.
We left for the hospital at about 6am. Emilie was in the OR at about 7:30-
8:00am. After a couple hours, the surgeon, Dr. Biermann, approached us with
a beaming smile saying, "I have really good news." She told us what Emilie
has is benign. We couldn't believe what we were hearing! What she has is a
curable disease - Eosinophilic granuloma, part of the histiocytosis X family of
diseases. In children her age, this disease is cured with surgery and possibly
steroid treatments. It did not appear in her full body bone scan or CT scan.
The doctor took care of everything within this surgery. She removed affected
areas and was able to do a bone graft to fill in the hole. No removal of the
clavicle!!!! No port for chemo! After surgery, they did a thorough ultrasound
of her abdomen, looking at all of her organs to make sure it did not appear
there. But even if it does, it may be treated with steroids. In recovery, the
nurses were surprised to see Emilie back so quickly and asked if this is good
news. They responded with great joy hearing the outcome.
Now at home in bed, Emilie is doing pretty well. She is having some nausea
and vomiting. Right now she's on a diet of freezey pops and juice, but has
now moved on to vanilla ice cream! She's on some pain meds and is getting a
little crabby at times (which we take as a good sign!)
So, as we are about to go to bed, more tired than we have ever been in our
lives, we are also filled with an immense gratitude for our loving Father who
chose to bless us with this miracle. We are in total awe of the MANY, MANY
people who prayed for Emilie across the country. It sort of reminds us of the
old shampoo commercial... when you're convicted of something, you'll tell
ten friends, and they'll tell ten friends, and they'll tell ten friends. So, please
be sure to tell everyone that today, God's miracle is in Emilie for all of us to
see and experience. God heard and answered our prayers.
With deep prayers of THANKSGIVING and utmost JOY,
Tom, Jeanne, Sophie, Carly, Dillon and one beautiful healed Emilie
Below is a note we would like to share from our great friend and pastor at
OLGC.
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"And when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic..."
This was the Gospel that was proclaimed this morning at Mass (Mark 2:1-
12). It's a story we're all familiar with, I know. The man is brought to Jesus by
his friends. They can't get into the house. They climb the roof and cut a hole
in it and drop the man down in front of our Lord, who then is described in
the way that I quoted at the beginning. What leapt out at me this morning as
I was praying before Mass was this line. It was the faith of the friends that led
the Lord to cure the man; not so much the faith of the man. What a gift it is
to be able to bring, like the friends of the paralytic, those who are ill to Him,
the Divine Physician, and to let Him do what He alone can do!
I was privileged to be able to anoint Emily yesterday and usually when I pray
with someone or over them I feel led to ask the Lord to give them peace, to
protect them from fear, to bring the healing that He knows is best. But
yesterday I was led to ask the Lord for a miracle, for the glory of His name
first and foremost, and for an increase in faith in the family and among those
who have been praying or who simply know her.
And the response of the crowds present to this miracle? "They all were
amazed and glorified God, saying, 'We have never seen anything like this!'"
In His love,
Fr. John
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- Friday, January 16, 2009 at 22:23:49 (EST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comEmilie's surgery is this morning
To fill you all in on Emilie...
Wednedsay we had her appt. with Dr. Biermann at Mott Children's Hospital in
Ann Arbor. We are in good hands. Directly after the appt. yesterday, Emilie had
a CT scan. Thursday was another long day - a four hour bone scan. Today
Friday 1/16 at 7:30am is her surgery/biopsy. It should be about three hours. If
it is malignant, they will put a port in for chemo during this same surgery. She
will probably stay overnight.
Emilie is pretty upbeat - she received a prize after each test from the hospital
staff. She even watched High School Musical during her bone scan. Lots of
eating out is fun for her too.
Emilie and Dillon know what is going on now. We'll all know tomorrow what the
diagnosis is and will be sure to share it with you.
We are praying for healing for our beautiful seven-year-old Emilie and for
guidance for her doctors. Feel free to share this and pray for her by name at
school or church. We don't know what the road ahead of us will be like, but we
know that God is with us.
Love,
Tom and Jeanne
- Friday, January 16, 2009 at 05:18:52 (EST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comBonanza Trivia
Good guess Dan, but his name was Eric....All the years
of watching Bonanza you think we would have heard his name
more often...I happened to watch a rerun the other day
where Hoss bumped his head, lost his memory, and Pa was
looking for him, telling folks his name....How did I miss
that one.....We are in for a 2 day cold snap in
Alabama...could go down to 10 degree's tonight and
tomorrow night....warmer over the weekend...you might
say "Partly sunny with a chance of winter"
with much love
John
- Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 16:17:20 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comBonanza Trivia
Hey John,
Hoss's real name was Pa Jr. : )
- Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 13:58:29 (EST)
Author: gorecop@aol.comMichigan Update.. 34 Inches and still falling!!!
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HELP!!!! Our house is disappearing....send in the
dogs.....love to you all on the West Coast...Janie
- Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 08:30:00 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netFLASH!! WEATHER REPORT ( 81 DEGREES )
Hello Everybody,
A note to give to the family living in the eastern time zone.
The weather in Santa Rosa, today at 2:30 pm on
January 12, 2009 is 81 Degrees.
Love to you all,
James
- Monday, January 12, 2009 at 17:45:43 (EST)
Author: JIs@windgifts.comEmilie update 2
Today we met with the oncologist (Jeanne, Emilie and I). We really liked him
and his nurse. They were so wonderful with Emilie, and with us. He went over
her MRI, x-rays, and took more x-rays and lab work. It is still a worrisome
case and we/they don't yet know all we need to know. There are more steps
that need to happen now, a CT scan, full body bone scan and a biopsy. These
will begin possibly as soon as tomorrow (CT scan) and over the course of the
next week or so. Time is not a threat, thank God, so no worries there. Wish
we had more, but this is not a "text book" case, maybe that is a good thing.
What is good now is that the ball is rolling and with it a sense of peace too.
The prayers are being felt so powerfully - the graces are so amazing - Thank
you all. Keep it up.
Emilie is very chipper, and knows that they are trying to "fix" her collar bone,
which in truth is all we really know too. That is enough for her right now. She
was very comfortable with the doctor. When he spoke, it was to her, the
medical history he took from her, with our assist. He knelt on the floor so he
could be eye to eye with her and she thought he was funny too. Jeanne and I
are comfortable that we are in good hands, and our grateful for the excellent
recommendations.
We'll keep you all in the loop as timely as we can.
Thanks for everything! The blessing of family is such a great gift.
Love you all, Tommy and Jeanne
P.S. If you want to be on our e-mail update chain send your address to
thomapaul@wowway.com and I'll add you to the list. Some addresses I have
must be old and have bounced back.
- Friday, January 09, 2009 at 00:12:26 (EST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comEmilie Update
Please continue to storm heaven with your prayers. We did get the results from
the MRI and there are serious concerns. We will be seeing a specialist. Please
pray we find the right doctor with the right course of treatment.... and of course
HEALING. Thank you dearly for your prayers, encouragement and kindness.
With grateful hearts for your prayers, Tommy, and Jeanne, Sophie, Carly , Dillon
and Emilie
- Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 15:58:47 (EST)
Author: thomaspaul@wowway.comWOW SCOTT YOU ARE SO AWESOME!
So glad to hear Emilie did so well in the MRI. James has had over 10 for his
brain tumors. Let us all know as soon as you do what is going on with your
little prescious angel.
Scott, thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to make the Circle
Letter better and better. I still think you could make some good money
developing a software package for other families to have this convenient way
to stay in touch.
I'd love to see some photos of Paris with snow. How about the Effiel Tower
and some of the beautiful bridges like the gold cherubs with snow?
Everything good here with everyone.
Jerry and Cindy's son Nick got all A's his first semester at San Luis Obispo. I
don't know how he does it.
Happy New Year to this great big family!
Love,
Suzanne
- Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 01:38:26 (EST)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comBonanza Trivia
All my life of watching Bonanza, I never knew what Hoss's
given name was....I found out today, and I wondered if
anyone else knew what his real name was....(without
looking on Google)
Love John
cool new stuff Scott!
- Monday, January 05, 2009 at 20:49:27 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comSnowing in Paris! + New Circle Letter Functionality
Tom,
Good to hear that Emilie did well for her MRI! That's certainly a big first step
in the right direction to understanding what's going on. As I say in the below
video, may she get well soon!
Get the Adobe Flash Player or enable Javascript / Flash to see this player.Click here to download this video file (or right click and select "save as").
On to this video:
Now I can relate to those snowy photos everyone's been sharing here! :-)
It's snowing here quite a bit (in fact it's the most I have seen since I began
living here in 2000). In the above video I mention the date as January 4th but
in fact I just recorded it so the recording date is actually January 5th.
I did some more work on the Circle Letter Software and now it is possible to
add Windows Media Video files (and soon Windows Audio - wma).
In order for WMV files to play on the Circle Letter folks may need to install
Microsoft's Silveright plugin from the following address:
http://silverlight.net/
There is a plugin for most computer operating systems (including one for
Intel based Macintoshes). Alternatively folks can just opt to download the
video and play it on their computers with whatever software will play Window
Media files on their system.
For Macintosh users the Quicktime plugin/component "Flip4Mac" available
here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/wmcomponents.mspx
Will allow Quicktime to play Windows Media files (even in browsers).
As of its current version the Silverlight plugin plays these file types:
WMV1: Windows Media Video 7
WMV2: Windows Media Video 8
WMV3: Windows Media Video 9
WMVA: Windows Media Video Advanced Profile, non-VC-1
WMVC1: Windows Media Video Advanced Profile, VC-1
WMA 7: Windows Media Audio 7
WMA 8: Windows Media Audio 8
WMA 9: Windows Media Audio 9
MP3: ISO/MPEG Layer-3
So that should open up the sharing possibilities quite a bit!
Ok everyone, sending my love to you all!
-Scott
- Monday, January 05, 2009 at 06:57:31 (EST)
Author: netscott+circeletter@gmail.comEmilie update
Emilie did awesome during her MRI. She was in the tube for over an hour and
never moved! Phew!! They told her she did better than most adults. Now we wait
for the results, and pray all will be well.
Do many of you remember where you were 22 years ago today? Well Jeanne and
I just watched our wedding video and saw many of your shining faces there.
I'm still amazed that all the music got pulled off, given that Grampa went on to
heaven just two weeks earlier - he was proud I'm sure! Thanks for pullling it off,
it sounds so awesome on the video.
Love, Tommy, Jeanne and the 4 add ons from that date 22 years ago.
- Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 21:07:41 (EST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comAwesome!
Wow Scott!
This is quite an amazing new feature and I would very much
like to put video on here in the future. You really look
so much like your "Ma", I can't believe it! I have some
video ready but I need to look into this MP4 format a
little more. Thank you!!!!
Love,
Lisa
- Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 14:20:16 (EST)
Author: rockets23@embarqmail.comWOW!
WOOO HOOO!!! All I can say is WOW!!! How COOL is THAT???
A video greeting from PARIS!!! Thanks Scott for EVERYTHING
you've done to keep this family a little more connected...
It will be a blast to see what's ahead for this Family
Circle letter...
With much love ~
Aunt Mary
- Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:33:15 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHappy New Year's 2009! Video Greeting
First before I go any further I just want to send my words of support to Tom &
Jeanne and family's Emilie. May the love and support Emilie has from our
family combine with the medical reasoning and knowledge that doctors
working with her have at their disposal to see that she gets well soon and
feels as good as new in short order! I hope that whatever is found to be the
cause will be relatively simple to overcome!
With that said the timing of my following New Year's greeting feels a bit odd
but please just know that I had this all prepared before getting this news
about Emilie. Please bear with me if this doesn't work out right away as this
message will be the first live attempt to make this video system work!
Get the Adobe Flash Player or enable Javascript / Flash to see this player.Click here to download this video file (or right click and select "save as").
For folks wanting to add a video to the circle letter there are a few technical
requirements. The video must be saved in MP4 (or Flash Video - FLV- ask me
about this) format with the following requirements:
The video codec has got to be H.264 and the audio codec has got to be either
MP3 or AAC.
I realize that these technical limitations are liable to put a bit of a crimper on
folks working out how to add their videos but with a little patience and help
from myself I'm sure that together we can overcome these.
So with these words I send everyone my love and tender thoughts at the
dawning of this new year 2009!
Love,
-Scottt
- Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 04:38:47 (EST)
Author: netscott+circleletter@gmail.comPrayers for Emilie today
Tonight Emilie has an MRI, we're asking for your prayers that she can be still for
the 45 minutes it will take for the test, a lot to ask for a 7 year old!
Here is a little background as to why. We took her into the doctor Monday
because she has been complaining that her right clavicle has been hurting. It is
swollen. We have been worried too - she has had dark circles under eyes for a
few weeks, at least. We took her to the doctor - an x-ray showed a
growth/abnormalities. She has an MRI scheduled for this Friday at
7:15pm. Please pray she can make it through the MRI without being
sedated (if this is the case, the test needs to be rescheduled.) We are praying
that is is only a cyst, but need the MRI to tell the Drs what is going on there.
Through the intercession of St. Peregrine, St. Therese (she has a
special devotion to her) and St. Margaret Mary (her patron saint -
middle name), may the Lord bring healing.
With grateful hearts,
Tommy and Jeanne
- Friday, January 02, 2009 at 11:03:41 (EST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comClassic Detroit Photo Web Site
Does anyone recognize this place?
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What studious person could ever forget this place
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Standing in the girls playground, just look at the old
cars....
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Heres the web address, it's long but it's worth going to
this site
http://dlxs.lib.wayne.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx?
c=vmc;page=index
If you don't want to type all that in, you might go to
google and type in (wayne state university photo's) and
you'll get there...
I hope you all have a very happy New Year, I hope that
this whole economy thing gets turned around, and, I pray
that God will put the right people in front of Obama, and
guide his steps to make good choices for
our Country.....
Much love and with Joy!!
John
- Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 06:50:13 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comGrand River at Oakman Photo?
Hi John,
Happy New Year to you, Joy, Andrew, James and "yall"
Was anybody else we know in the "Grand River at Oakman
Photo?
Do you know who took that photo?
(The man sitting on the bench next to the
Beverly is Uncle Claire, and the 2 women
about to walk into the theater are
Aunt Vivian and Aunt Lucille...)
James
- Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 01:02:51 (EST)
Author: jIs@windgifts.comChristmas
Did you know that Christmas is actually celebrated in the church as an
octave? Yes, Christmas, as well as Easter, is celebrated as an octave. It is
actually an 8 day, day!
Here is a little history.
Why celebrate for eight days? The practice actually is as ancient as the Old
Testament, as old as approx. 1300 BC. The Hebrew people observed many of
their feasts for a period of eight days. The “Feast of Tabernacles” and the
“Dedication of the Temple” are two of the more notable. Later, the Roman
Emperor Constantine (330 AD) continued the tradition by celebrating the
dedication of basilicas in the Christian World for the same period of eight
days. Today we celebrate two feasts with Octaves: Easter (being the more
prominent) and Christmas.
Again, so why celebrate for eight days? Life in the ancient world was so
hectic and filled with pressure and families had grown apart and were being
swept up in the older pagan traditions, the Church granted a period of eight
days in order to contemplate the mysteries experienced in the Church’s
liturgy. Comparatively speaking, we obviously need the Octave even more
than the Christians of the ancient world! The ancient world did not have
television, shopping malls, computers, cell phones, fast food, automobiles,
magazines and newspapers… if the Ancients were easily distracted, what has
become of us!? We need to enjoy this time! If you need, take off work, visit
family, feast, attend Mass or Church services, pray, praise God, visit the poor,
celebrate charity, and most of all be humbled before the Mystery: The Word
of God has become flesh - fully human and fully divine!
I learned this several years ago and wanted to share some of this cool church
history with the class!
Love you all, Merry Christmas; Tommy, Jeanne, Sophie, Carly Dillon and Emilie
- Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:58:50 (EST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.omYEAH !!! we're gettin' another Dell!!!!
Erin & Scott & Kiana~
How exciting for you guys!!!! Yes.... we too are so happy
for you ...we can hardly wait!!! We will continue to keep
all of you in our prayers!!!!
all our love,
Uncle John, Aunt Mary and crew
- Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:35:03 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Erin....what wonderful news..We have all been praying for
you (especially Aunt Nancy). This incredible family of ours
keeps growing larger every year. How happy Grandpa and
Grandma must be. God Bless You and this new tiny life!!
We love you...Uncle Jim and Aunt Janie
- Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 04:35:02 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netComing this Summer...BABY DELL!!
That's right! Erin in Vegas is pregnant! Almost fourteen
weeks to be exact :) I'd like to thank you all SO much for
all your prayers over the years. I honestly don't think
this would have happened without them. We are so grateful
and so excited! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas
and has a prosperous New Year!
Love, Erin
p.s. Happy Boxing Day!
- Friday, December 26, 2008 at 17:30:35 (EST)
Author: erindell@hotmail.comFAMILY REUNION BRANSON 2007
Hello Everybody,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HOPE THE NEW YEAR BRINGS HEALTH, WEALTH, AND MORE LOVE TO EVERY
SINGLE FAMILY MEMBER.
Here are a few photos from the Branscom reunion.
Love,
Suzanne
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- Friday, December 26, 2008 at 16:42:59 (EST)
Author: Ladywithart@gmail.comOooh. I havent been keeping up!
Well. Sorry about not keeping updated to the site, but Merry
(late) Christmas from James, Chitomi, Joseph, Sammy, And JT.
Hope you guys are keeping warm in these friged temps. We are
freezing down here in LA.
Yesterday (Christmas), while it was raining, we went up to
our local mountains to see the snow. It was a long and
really miserable journey, but I got some really nice shots
of the mountain with my sweet nice camera. It was pouring
really hard on the way up there and the higher we got, the
more the rain turned to ice. It rained for half of the time
up there, then when we reached the peak, it started snowing
huge flakes. It was pretty gorgeous. Well, with all that
rain and snow, the roads became icy and cause massive backup
on the road down. We had to wait in a line of cars for at
least 3 hours just to get 4 miles down the mountain. It was
cool up there. cold. Freezing cold. Haha.
So. I read about something of doing a Instant mesage chat
with everyone? I do it all the time! Ask me if you need some
help starting it up ok John?
I'll hopefully get some new pictures up soon of all what
i've been doing this past month. If not, Just check my
flickr. www.flickr.com/photos/picsfromjos
Anyways. Hoping all of you had a great Christmas, Lovemas
day or what ever you celebrate, and hope that we have
another good year in 09.
- Friday, December 26, 2008 at 16:22:00 (EST)
Author: josephsfauxtaug@aim.comYes indeed, well done Aunt Mary! :-)
You were so right about mentioning that the birth of Jesus is simply observed
on the 25th of December.
The following section of the Encarta article on Christmas that covers the
origins of Christmas is quite enlightening:
http://encarta.msn.com/text_761556859___2/Christmas.html
Apparently if Roman traditions had been held we'd be celebrating "Saturnalia"
and honoring another god, "Saturn" the god of agriculture or else original
Pagan festivals of the Winter of Solstice. :-)
This article by Wade Cox of a Woden, Australia organization referring to itself
as "Christian Churches of God" seems to be a bit of a Christian protest both
against the celebrations of Christmas and Easter on the dates now observed
in the west:
http://www.ccg.org/english/s/p235.html
With all of the religious strife in the world I just wanted to put out the notion
that love really should be celebrated because no matter one's belief (Christian, Islam,
Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc. and yes even atheism) everyone seems to
agree on the tenets of love.
And I too mean no disrespect and simply wanted to share an idea that is
based on what I believe to be a universal truth ("love") across all belief
systems.
So with that I send you my heartfelt expression of love!
Love,
-Scott
P.S. Wondering how to make an active link? Just put [url] before the link and [/url] after the link like this:
[url] http://linkaddress.com/ [/url]
- Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 22:09:34 (EST)
Author: netscott+circleletter@gmail.comIT'S CHRISTMAS ALL OVER THE WORLD
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning;
O Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;
Word of the father,
Now in flesh appearing:
O come, let us adore Him,...
Christ the Lord.
-translated from Latin by F. Oakley, 1841
- Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 09:26:11 (EST)
Author: bhnhr12@comcast.netWell done Mary!
A spade is a spade and Christmas is Christmas..without
Christ, it's just a mess...
Humbly and sincerly yours,
Merry Christmas Everyone 2008
John
- Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 06:59:01 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHappy Birthday Jesus!!!
Well... we just got home from an AMAZING program at our
church tonight... the last of SEVEN services and it has
been an exhausting run but worth ALL THE EFFORT... WE
ROCKED THE HOUSE!!!! Alot of very talented people from
technicians to lighting crews to producers, directors,
actors, singers, etc... it was FABULOUS!!! And Chris (our
Pastor)is just one gifted man...so humble, so normal
and "cool" yet right on the money with his uncompromised
message sbout forgiveness and redemption and "identity
theft"... well ... He weaved it all together so perfectly
you would've had to have been there but ...hey... if you
want to check it out for yourself...
just click onto orchardgrove.org in a day or so
and the message will be there... there were over 1000
people at each of the services... If I can get copies of
the service on DVD I will make copies and send it to anyone
who wants to see it.
So.... until I hear from any of you let me be the first to
say HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JESUS CHRIST ( after all~ that's what
we're really celebrating today DEC 25th... A CELEBRATION TO
REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST'S DAY OF ARRIVAL INTO THIS
PLANET...knowing this wasn't the "actual day" of HIS birth
but a "rememberence") and you are SO RIGHT, SCOTT...it's
ALL ABOUT LOVE and Jesus Christ's LOVE for us is
unparallelled ( forgive my misspelling~ there's no
spellcheck on this site)...so wherever you all are... hope
that your individual "birthday" parties are the most joyous
ever....
Call me old fashioned ... but I still like to call it by
what it is... CHRISTMAS :) and I say that in the most
sincere,respectful way I can...so don't get the wrong
idea :)
I mean~just like when THE 4th of July gets here we'll
celebrate that day for what it represents too... And the
countries that didn't declare their independence on that
day won't be celebrating...because they have no reason
to... it's all about REPRESENTATION for the people it means
something to...
I love you ALL more than you could EVER imagine!!!
Sooooo.... Have yourselves a Merry little
Christmas ...now...
(Aunt/Sister/ Mother/Gramma) Mary
- Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 01:25:54 (EST)
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- Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 00:47:21 (EST)
Author: jis@windgifts.com2008 CHRISTMAS GREETING
Author: JIs@windgifts.com Seattle Snowpocalypse 2008
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Greetings from snowy Seattle! We have experienced an absolutely unprecedented amount of cold and
snow here over the past two weeks. The city (and the entire region, actually) has come to a complete
standstill. I'm not certain what the total snowfall accumulation is to date, but I would estimate
something like 1.5 - 2 feet. To give you a sense of how rare this is, our city of 600,000 owns only
27 snowplows! Those plows are equipped with rubber-covered blades, so as not to damage the street
surfaces, manhole covers, etc,; and the city does not use salt due to the potentially negative
ecological impacts to Puget Sound. The result is that just about every non-arterial street in
Seattle is covered with an impenetrable layer of ice about 4-6" thick. Did I mention that our fair
city is also extremely hilly? If you've never been here, think San Francisco, but with more hills
that aren't quite as high. School was canceled all last week, and very few people were able to get
to work. So, we played in the snow! We built snowmen, went sledding, and even went snowboarding down
our own street! I put a video of Amy riding down our street on YouTube,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gxz7LmMmas I took a few runs too, but wanted something a bit
steeper. I hiked up the next street to the north, to nearly the top of our hill, and some friendly
neighbors who were out sledding offered to spot me when I crossed 3rd Ave NW (a major arterial, but
for reasons explained above, nearly devoid of traffic). I managed to ride all the way down NW 48th
St from Market to 6th Ave NW! It was exhilarating, and probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So
naturally I immediately hiked back up the hill and did it again! :)
We are making the best of things, and the boys have loved every minute of this rare meteorological
treat.
I hope everyone out there is doing great, and wish you a wonderful non-denominational Winter Holiday. :)
Love,
Matt, Amy, Liam and Lochlan
- Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 18:24:53 (EST)
Author: mattstevenson.geo@yahoo.comMerry Lovemas from Paris!
A note wishing you all love this holiday season,
Merry Lovemas!
For those of all beliefs and faiths, when we get right down to it LOVE is where it
is at!
So a more universal expression for this spirit, "Merry Lovemas". ;-)
Sending everyone big hugs!
-Scott
- Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 16:36:06 (EST)
Author: netscott+circleletter@gmail.comA Favorite Christmas Story for 2008
Hello family,
I was telling brother Gerry this story and he asked me to
share it with all of you via the circle letter.
As many of you know, Santa is quite busy at this time of
year, so here in Salisbury Tom helps him out occasionally
by making some Santa visits for him. Kathy and Jenny are
his helpers. They have beautiful red velvet suits trimmed
with white fur, etc. They are all quite impressive
together. Of course, the little children are delighted to
see him...but to see adults loving Santa really melts your
heart !
The story starts with our Kathy...she heard of a fund
raiser from our Lower Shore Enterprises. It is a place
for our local people with physical or mental
disabilities / challenges, where they can work, be trained
to do simple jobs and feel productive.
They were making gift baskets for Christmas: teas, hot
chocolate packets, local caramel corn, etc. She bought a
few of them without even seeing them just to support their
cause. When she went to pick them up, she was amazed at
how beautiful they were. The people were so grateful to
her, hugging her saying "thank you Kathy, thank you Kathy,
etc." When she got home, she decided to order several more
baskets for gifts.
The next day, Santa made a visit to Lilly's (Danny's 2
year old daughter) nursery school. When they left, they
thought that while they were so dressed up...they would
drop by Lower Shore Enterprises for a surprise visit and
to order the extra baskets.
Here were the challenged people working hard, all doing
their various jobs. When Santa came in , they were Sooo
happy to see him ! Santa and the helpers were working the
room, visiting with all the people, getting and giving
hugs and candy canes. Remember, these are all ADULTS
with disabilities. One of the women was singing
"you'd better watch out, you'd better not cry...."
all the words to Santa Claus is coming to town...she sang
the whole song twice.
What Tom didn't know until he got out to the car was that
the director had told Kathy that THAT WOMAN HAS NOT SPOKEN
MORE THAN TWO WORDS A WEEK SINCE SHE HAS BEEN THERE !!!
But somehow, seeing Santa, brought something out in her
and she was singing !
Let's always remember to count our blessings.
Merry Christmas,
Esther
- Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 12:13:25 (EST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netMerry Christmas from the Lovin Dozen
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I just wanted to take some time and wish each and
everyone of you a very Merry Christmas, and a
very Blessed New Year..I know most of you are having a
White Christmas... that is so fun...too bad
it has to last for 4 months.....This year I'm going to
talk to everyone tomorrow (can't wait)
I love you all!
with Joy!!
John
- Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 10:14:40 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comMerry Christmas to all !
Hello family,
I just wanted to tell you that I had a wonderful time at
the Annual Stevenson Christmas Gathering yesterday........
EVEN THOUGH I WASN'T THERE !!!!
I had called our Michael to see if the gathering was even
taking place due to the nasty Michigan weather. When I
called him...he was already at the gathering. Yes !!!!!
I LOVE family get togethers.
He mentioned to me that there was a raffle going on for
some of Mary Garlak's art. Of course, I wanted in. So my
family bought me some raffle tickets....(for which I wlll
repay them post haste !).......and guess what ????
Esther won the most coveted prize of the day!!!!! A
driftwood Santa that Mary did her magic on.
Lucky me....sorry about your luck to the rest of you !
Plus, I won two more other prizes.
Michael will be delivering them to us when his
family comes to Maryland to visit us two days after
Christmas.
Merry Christmas to all....I truly enjoyed (almost) being
with you all !
Love, Esther
- Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:37:32 (EST)
Author: tomnesther@comcast.netlet it snow...let it snow...let it snow...
Sarah and I were talking today about a few years back...we
have photos of 22 inches on the yard stick... I will find
them after the family party tomorrow... can't wait to see
everybody :)
Love you all!
Mary
- Friday, December 19, 2008 at 23:49:13 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMore Snow Photo's!!!!
What great pics Janie and Tommy...let's have some more!!!
Come on all you Michiganders, let's see your snow
photo's...some of us never get snow like that, (maybe once
every 100 years) and it's so fun to see...especially at
Christmas!!
Love and with Joy!
John
- Friday, December 19, 2008 at 18:00:52 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comSanta's coming!
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Santa, on his annual visit through our subdivision December 6, 2008
Good thing his visit was not today! we have an additional 8-9 inches now, which
gave us a great snowday! YEAH
Merry Christmas to all. looking forward to seeing many tomorrow.
Love, Tommy Jeanne and kids.
- Friday, December 19, 2008 at 16:12:04 (EST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comDefinitely a White Christmas
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Bet you wish that you were here huh?
Love to all....Jim and Janie
- Friday, December 19, 2008 at 12:53:59 (EST)
Author: jimnjane@comcast.netRemembering Dad...
Just thinking about Dad (Grampa/Great grandpa) Stevenson)
this morning...22 years have passed since he left us......
that is JUST SO HARD TO BELIEVE!!! It does go by in the
blink of an eye...
He was an AMAZING person and I miss him as much now as I
ever did... and listening to your CD, John, brings him
back ...if only in my memories...of which there are a
MILLION WONDERFUL ONES!!!
I love you all....
Mary
- Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 08:33:45 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comGlobal Cooling?
Snowstorm in Las Vegas? Get out of town! (if you can)
the airport is shut down.....I can only imagine how weird
that has to be Bill....And Detroit, your having a snow
storm of your own tonight...(no big deal) We had a snow
scare here last week, they were forcasting a possible 1/2
to 1 in. so they let school out Thursday afternoon at 1pm
and reopened Friday morning at 10am...and the snow never
even showed...but that's the crazy weather of
Alabama...Today, tomorrow,and Saturday we're going to be
in the 70's yahoo!! but by Monday, we probably won't get
out of the 40's....Joy's Mom is slowly recovering from
breaking her hip and subsequent surgery...she'll be in
rehab for about 2 more weeks, and then she'll come stay
with us until such a time we feel it would be safe for her
to go back home...I love you all!!!
with Joy
John
- Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 07:16:17 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY JENIFER
I know I'm a day late but it's been crazy around here with a broken closet pole
and a major water leak under the house. Thank God Scott was here from Paris
to find and help James fix the leak.
Jenifer we are so glad you married Star and make him so happy. The work the
two of you have done to remodel your home and yard makes us so proud.
We hope you celebrated in a great way and have years and years of wonderful
birthdays with Star.
You always are so beautiful and gracious at our family gatherings like the
yummy Christmas dinner at Jerry and Cindy's home with Scott, Cindy's father,
George, Lyndsay's boyfrieind, Brad Ball, and us.
Love, Mom & Dad
- Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 18:52:48 (EST)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comHAPPY BIRTHDAY JENIFER
I know I'm a day late but it's been crazy around here with a broken closet pole
and a major water leak under the house. Thank God Scott was here from Paris
to find and help James fix the leak.
Jenifer we are so glad you married Star and make him so happy. The work the
two of you have done to remodel your home and yard makes us so proud.
We hope you celebrated in a great way and have years and years of wonderful
birthdays with Star.
You always are so beautiful and gracious at our family gatherings like the
yummy Christmas dinner at Jerry and Cindy's home with Scott, Cindy's father,
George, Lyndsay's boyfrieind, Brad Ball, and us.
Love, Mom & Dad
- Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 18:52:04 (EST)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comYou Guys Are Too Funny!!!
Author: jimnjane@comcast.net You are BOTH good...
Wow... Sally and Johnny you are both amazing... but I also
believe that the car that is closest to the right bottom of
the photo is Aunt Cora's and our brother Billy is in front
of her and they are looking for parking spaces to catch up
with Douglas and Mom and Janie and Terry...
Wow... what great memories!!! How did you find this photo???
Love, Mary
- Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 22:54:19 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comNo... Your good Sally!
Good guess Sally, actually it's Grand River at
Oakman...also, if you look even closer, the man sitting on
the bench next to the Beverly is Uncle Claire, and the 2
women about to walk into the theater are Aunt Vivian and
Aunt Lucille...
with love and Joy
John
- Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 18:46:35 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comFerndale MI Woodward Ave
John,
Hi bud !! I believe it's 9 mile and Woodward. Ferndale.
I also think if you look closely on the left you'll see mom
crossing the street with Terry and Janie's behind them.
Looking even closer... you'll see Douglas Anderson coming
out of his car on the right. John you are
good !! Love Sal
- Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 16:56:59 (EST)
Author: sallyjlucca@aol.comDoes anyone regognize this area?
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- Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 14:16:00 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comORCHARD GROVE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Yes Cole, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, INDEED!!! You deserve EVERY good
thing today ( and everyday) I pray that this 34th year of
your life will be more full that you could have EVER
imagined...it is going to be great to watch what the Lord
has in store for you...
I wouls also like to invite ANYONE who would like to come..
to the Annual CHRISTMAS PROGRAM at our church in Walled
Lake ORCHARD GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH ...it is FREE but you
must have a ticket to get a "first come first serve" seat.
All the info you need is at orchardgrove.org and you can
print off tickets there....or call me if you want more
specific info.
Sunday 12/21 at 6:00 pm is the first one and Tuesday the
23rd there are 2 showtimes and 3 shows on Christmas eve
(4:00- 6:00 & a different,more traditional service at 10:00)
It is going to be AWESOME and by the way.., Tom & Esther
came last year so you can get an unbiased critique from
them :)
Ok... I'm off to work~
I love you ALL more than words can say...
God bless us..EVERYONE!!!!
Mary
- Friday, December 12, 2008 at 08:21:02 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comMary did you know?
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.com HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLE
Wishing you a very happy birthday. I always remember the
day you were born because the aunts (Nancy, Jane, and Sally)
had their first child on a Sunday and they were all
girls....not to mention that the aunts' only daughters
(Nancy, Sally, and Ami) gave birth to only one daughter.
So........you broke the mold by being born on a Thursday, I
believe; we called you Mary's boychild.
May the Lord bless you continually and give you the desires
of your heart as you delight in him. Every year gets
sweeter when you have Jesus.
Love, Aunt Nancy (Godmother)
- Friday, December 12, 2008 at 07:38:08 (EST)
Author: bhnhr12@comcast.netWhat an AWESOME idea!!!
How fun would that be???? Let's research it ... if it's
possible!
I love you all~
Mary
- Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 21:58:43 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comInstant Messages
Hi Everyone,
Would it be possible to set up an "Instant Message
Night" On a particular night, at a particular time for
any or all who might want to join in the conversation..is
it possible to have an instant messages with multiple
people??? It sounds like that might be too much fun!!!!
If this is possible let's do it...Even if it was once a
month or once a week or everyday..I think it would be a
great way to keep in touch without spending any
money....If anyone knows how to do this, let me know!
love
John
- Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 20:22:42 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comHappy Birthday Tony Lucca
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I hope this birthday is better than ever...and your day is
incredible!!
With love!!
Joy and John
- Monday, December 08, 2008 at 10:28:19 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comWow. Chirsmas is around the corner!
... and my legs are freeezinggg! I bet you guys over in
michigan are loving the snow! (sarcasm optional) Haha!
Anyway. About 2 weeks ago, I got my camera and have been
playing with it ever since. I've taken sooo many good shots
with it.
And with the purchase of my camera (canon XS dslr) came
photography opportunities. My godfather took me to a fasion
show to take shots on the sidelines, and i've been getting
busness ever since.
No shots up this time, but you can always see my shots at
flickr.com at flickr.com/photos/picsfromjos
Until next time,
Love, Joseph.
- Saturday, December 06, 2008 at 10:19:23 (EST)
Author: josephSFauxtaug@aim.comSo much to be THANKFUL for...
For any of you who might be reading this on THANKSGIVING
day 2008...I just want to say how Thankful I am for ALL of
you in this wonderful family of ours~ you mean so much to
me...I am BLESSED beyond belief that you are in my life!!!
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless your day today with every
good thing!
All my love,
Mary
- Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 04:00:12 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comTurkey Day
Awww, go Lions yeah right. They COULD win....
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 23:29:19 (EST)
Author: erindell@hotmail.comHappy Thanksgiving Everyone
I know tomorrow will be crazy at my house (we're having
the dinner) so I wanted to wish you all a most happy and
blessed Thanksgiving day today! (Go Lions) yeah right...
Love and Joy
John
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 12:55:11 (EST)
Author: njoynjohn@gmail.comTriple Blessings!
Say it with me- God is Great! This past week has been
triply blessed for Jeff and I. We are in awe of God's
greatness and excited to share our experiences with you.
First off, Jeff and I are expecting a little blessing from
above! Yes, we are finally pregnant again. I am only about
6 weeks along, but so far everything is going perfectly.
Mom is praying for twins and interestingly enough it has
been the topic of conversational questioning for the past
three days- little comments like wouldn't it be great if
you had twins or are you in line for twins have been asked
quite often. Aunt Mary, I love the way you found out- :)
Our first ultrasound is on December 16th- that way
everything should be clear and developing well enough to
see by then. Thanks to all who have been keeping us in
your prayers- I know you will continue to do so and we will
keep you in ours as well. Second- My art exhibit this past
weekend went extremely well. I sold three paintings and
have others on hold. Enough to cover my booth fees and
perhaps next months mortgage. It was more than I
expected. The clientele were wonderful people along with
the planners and other venders. I believe my paintings
went to individuals who truly enjoyed the pieces. Thank
you so much for attending- to those of you who were able to
come out for the event. It means so much to have your
support. Third- I just found out this morning that I have
been accepted for the CoReutter-Menagerie Gallery in South
Lyon which will be holding its opening night soon. I will
be one of their many featured artists. I am very excited,
especially since I know how difficult it can be to get into
a gallery. Opening date and time have not yet been
posted. I will pass along the information once I know and
you can always check in at my website to see if any new
developments have taken place. www.shelleystevenson.com
All of these blessings could not have been possible without
your prayers and belief in God's Glory. Love to all.
Jeff and Shelley Stevenson
- Monday, November 24, 2008 at 12:07:35 (EST)
Author: stevensonfineart@yahoo.comHi
Hi Beth. What's SUP with you?
- Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 16:37:59 (EST)
Author: jIs@windgifts.comEncoure
Encore, encore!!
Wow this music and the conversation is awesome. Tonight
at my house we are all going to gather around the radio,
Oh I mean the computer! and listen to it all together.
I'll get my tape of G & G onto a disc and get it on here
soon. It is a tape they sent for my graduation in 1979,
my favorite is "Little Man, you've had a busy day".
It was wild hearing aunt Fred, I've only heard stories of
her before, was she still alive when I was born in 1961?
Gramma Mattie was great too, I could picture her, wiht a
pie of course, when I heard her on that 1959 phone call.
Johnny, thank you so much for getting this togehter and
Scott for providing the means to get it to the masses!
Happy Thanksgiving to all, Love Tommy, Jeanne and crew.
- Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 10:38:34 (EST)
Author: tstevens@visteon.comHAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I'M SO THANKFUL TO JOHN, JAMES, AND SCOTT FOR ADDING THE MUSIC.
Now this great family can share the music and memories with all the
younguns' and any one who marries in to the family.
Scott you should develop a software package for this format so all families
could keep it touch like this. I know it would be a big hit and make you a lot
of money plus think of what a joy it would be for other familes.
Love, Suzanne
- Friday, November 21, 2008 at 16:19:02 (EST)
Author: ladywithart@gmail.comHi
Hi Everyone. What's SUP?
- Friday, November 21, 2008 at 13:07:43 (EST)
Author: bsings@mac.comGive THANKS...with a GRATEFUL heart
The title is all I have time for or else I'll be late for
work ...but actually..it says EVERYTHING I am feeling right
now...
I love this family with all my heart!
Mary
- Friday, November 21, 2008 at 08:36:54 (EST)
Author: jamg1971@aol.comHISTORIC CD TIDBITS
Well, such excitement in the air with this amazing addition
to the circle letter. I had to get on with some thoughts of
my own. Every time I listen to the CD (and that's about
every other day in the car), I have more questions and
comments to make.
First of all, does anyone think that James sounds so much
like Harry Connick, Jr. on Ave Maria? I just love #7 and
James, the reason you ran out of air so much is because you
forgot to breathe....plus you quietly said your throat was
killing you. You sounded great for having a sore throat.
Secondly, when we were recently out in Vegas (which was
great, by the way....Bill is so darn sweet) he said that it
was him playing on #10 and #11. Of course we all know how
much Bill sounded exactly like Uncle Bob. The Bobby/Henri
CD is so Bill. Talk about an amazing talent. I was 15 or
16 when I sang with him but just think, he was only 17 when
he played all those songs. Anyway, those numbers were
played by Bill.
Thirdly, #12 is the Kyrie sang at my wedding on Oc
