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November 26, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Happy Birthday Sam!
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Happy Thanksgiving to all
November 24, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Happy Thanksgiving to all. We do have much to be thankful for. I was thinking the other day about the big Thanksgiving do's at Grandma Jones house with the turkey cooked in a roaster on the back porch. I was at an auction a few years back and found the same roaster and bought it, except it had a stand. I love it for turkey as you can put it in the night before and slow cook it overnight. I made 5 turkeys for the church dinner last weekend and had an extra to take to some elderly friends of mine last night along with some homemade pumpkin pie. They are in their late 80's early 90's and I think Anna Belle secretly appreciated the chance not to have to cook.
I am sure you guys will have a big get together, the boys are off to Mike's farm for his family Thanksgiving and will be back late Friday night. The dogs and I will be busy however as some denegrate has brought fleas into the house so every square inch has to be cleansed and then exterminated. Creating a long drive with the cat and Red Dog in the car while the other dogs pace outside.
Will and Patrick have both been sick with a combination cold/fever bug with Will getting the worst of the cough and head cold. He is exteremly concerned he'll get his Grandma Tootsie sick and was practically hysterical before he left. Poor kid, some things he just doesn't understand.
All in all, Have a great Thanksgiving. P.
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This week has been soooooo bad that I'm consi...
November 09, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
This week has been soooooo bad that I'm considering dropping out of society and becoming a crack addict. Any suggestions?????
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If Jenna Bush were in Iraq instead of parting...
November 03, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
If Jenna Bush were in Iraq instead of parting with Paris and Nikki Hilton, we wouldn't be at war. The small town of Tornville has sent off most of our youth in some position or another. We can't take much more. Fortunately God has watched over them so far but it can't last forever, and yes I still believe in God, even though I'm doubting the Democratic process. Tighten your purse strings and harden your heart because we are in for a rough 4 years.
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It's almost here
October 27, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
It's almost here. If you have made your trip to JoAnn Fabrics or Kmart for the uncreative you better get cracking. Will has changed from a farmer to a plumber. Part of his latest fixation with the plumber who works for me. He even has his own shirt with plumbers logo. I haven't decided on my costume yet but it will come to me. Happy Halloween.
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My favorite time of the year approaches! It ...
October 22, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
My favorite time of the year approaches! It started simply enough with me getting out my coffee mug with the witch on the side and has progressed into full blown decorating! I even have a garland of pumpkin things around my office door. I was a bit leary of the set up as Mike has the kids Halloween weekend and they don't have school on Friday. Our Beggars night is Thursday and I thought they would be with him but he changed his mind and so the kids and I will be going Trick or Treating!!!! Patrick is going as a killer rabbit and Will is going as a farmer. It will be great fun.
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PC Gamer is a big deal, sister Sue!! But my ...
August 29, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
PC Gamer is a big deal, sister Sue!! But my hope is that they are more interested in that fact that Adam is a good husband, father role model and all round guy.
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The picture is terrific!! Gives me faith in...
August 25, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
The picture is terrific!! Gives me faith in family. I printed it and will send it on to Grandpa Bill, he'll love it!!
Days now are very busy, I'm so happy that PAtricks back. Maybe-- now that he's a teenage, he's evil!!!!! Love Betsy and the boys
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I am waiting to hear from Patrick! Mike, Wil...
August 21, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
I am waiting to hear from Patrick! Mike, Will and Missy went up to camp to pick him up and frankly a month was just to long for Mom.
We had a fabulous vacation together during which Will proved that he could be a great camper even with physical limitations and I came to the realization that Patrick was beginning to act like a teenager. That's a scary thought.
Patrick happily raced off when we dropped him at camp and has sent one 3 line card since!
I am already in my really busy season and have no idea how I am going to make it through it this year. I have plenty of painters and cleaners and I am the only thing in short supply. Wish me luck!
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We are preparing for a vacation in Michigan n...
July 14, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
We are preparing for a vacation in Michigan next week to take Patrick to Camp HayoWentHa. He has gone for the previous two summers and now this summer he will be there for a month. A fact I am not happy about but its his father's idea. Mike, his cousins and their kids have all gone there. Its a YMCA camp on Torch Lake, a beautiful inland lake on the Lake Michigan side of the state. As it is a 500 mile drive the kids and I take a 6 day trip up and camp at the place where Patrick's group went the previous year. This year we will be camping on South MAnitou Island. This will be interesting with Will as they have no transportation on the island. With his limited walking abilities it will be a challenge. But we always have a good time together.
I got together with Meg, Dick, Callie, her boyfriend Will, Julie, her boyfriend Brad and Mikayla last weekend in Ohiopyle. I had to work on Saturday so I drove over after work and met them for dinner at the Stonehouse restaurant down the road from the Summit Hotel. There were 2 wedding parties at the Summit so we weren't able to get in there. As I drove by I looked up to see the "old lady" resplendent in her white balconies and colonades, with big planters of geraniums. The picnic tables are still set up on the hillside where we had that lovely picnic one afternoon. I remember that day as if it were yesterday. Dick held Patrick asleep in his arms for hours.
We met again for breakfast as they were going Whitewater rafting and Meg wanted to stop at the house in Normalville and take pictures after their trip which just sent me over the edge as I haven't been able to get over and do any cleaning since before I started working every Saturday in February of 2003. So I scurried back to the house and did some serious cleaning for 6 hours as the mold had taken over and the walls, ceilings and floors were covered. I slogged home to finish out a birthday dinner that I had to cater for 40 people. Fortunately everything went well as I had it all prepared in advance. Now I'm trying to get ready for next weeks trip. I thought summer was supposed to be relaxing!!!! Love to all, Bets and the boys
Current Prayer requests: Will Willer, Will Kohr, travelling mercies, PEACE
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Will and I are going to Erie on Thursday for ...
June 28, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Will and I are going to Erie on Thursday for a gait lab study at the Shriners Hospital there. They closed the gait lab in Columbus and there are only two in the U.S., Erie and St. Paul, Minn. Thankfully they got us in at Erie.
Any thoughts and prayers will be appreciated. It will be a long haul. Love to all, safe travels. Bets
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Today is the last day of school for the boys ...
June 10, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Today is the last day of school for the boys and I am greatly appreciative. This has been possibly the worst year so far for Patrick and after 4 final projects and 4 final exams we finished a reading/writing portfolio at midnight last night. Poor PAtrick even had to go in to school on Sunday and Monday of Memorial day weekend to work on a imovie project. He starts summer school on the 21st but only for 6 weeks before going off to camp in Michigan.
We go to Pittsburgh Children's on Monday for a second opinion on Botox treatments for his legs. I'll see if I can remember my way around the city. Should be interesting!
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Its Saturday and I'm stuck at the office
May 01, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Its Saturday and I'm stuck at the office. I have taken on a ton of new management and am feeling extremely overwhelmed. The boys are with Mike this weekend and I am looking forward to some sleep tonight. Adam, I emailed some Florida pics, did they come through? Sue you probably emailed your Russian missives to patrick12398@sbcglobal. I no longer have that email address and am using the krgcampus@sbcglobal.net for everything now. The dial up service went from a local number to long distance and I couldn't afford it anymore. I also am probably going to disconnect the land line at the farm and go to just my cell phone as it isn't worth it to have both. My cell phone is 614-578-5890 and my company cell phone is 614-206-2110. I keep the 578 phone with me all the time. It just got that one day Will was sick and they tried me on my company cell phone which is always busy so I got the other cell phone so the kids could always get me.
We go to Pittsburgh Children's Hospital on June 14th for a second opinion on Will's legs. Present options don't really seem the greatest and I want him to be able to continue to walk. His peditircian knows someone there who is supposed to be very good.
Sam, I have your picture on my screen saver. The one of you marching down to the sea in your yellow rain slicker. I think that is a great picture. Looks like your challenging the Pacific!!
All my love to you all. P and the boys
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Sue, if you get stuck my cleaning crew is fro...
April 09, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Sue, if you get stuck my cleaning crew is from Moscow and just returned from visiting Mom and Dad. Happy Easter to all, Much Love Bets and the boys. Patrick is reading the Pastorial prayer at chusch on Sunday for sunrise services!
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It's O
March 16, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
It's O.K. Sadie, I broke a molar during turnover last fall and still haven't done anything about it. Such is life!
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We have disappeared into the abyss of school,...
March 15, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
We have disappeared into the abyss of school,work, and homework with an interspersed cold. Not much to report. The kids leave for Florida with Mike, Alice Kohr and Mike's girlfriend Missy, on Friday. It will hopefully be the week that I finish stripping the wood work in their bedroom. A long tedious task as the original finish was coal tar stain with lacquer on top. It's like the proverbial tar baby.
I arranged with Sears to deliver, hook up and take away the old stove at Dad's in Florida. So he now has a cooking device. Go visit him, I'm sure he would enjoy the company.
lots of love, Bets and the boys.
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A published academician in our midst! Wow! ...
February 19, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
A published academician in our midst! Wow! Kudo's Sadie. Today I am going to try to email some great pictures of Sue and Grandpa Bill that Patrick took in Florida. We'll see if I can do it. Watch this link!
The electrician goes to Bill's tommorrow to update the electric box and put in a 220 line for an electric stove. I'll order the stove today and it should be there next week. Hugs to all. P and the boys
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Sadie, I have searched my archives for the ph...
February 16, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Sadie, I have searched my archives for the photo of G.W. in his early presidency promoting literacy. He's "reading" to a group of elementary kids and the book is upside down. The moral of the story is clear to me-- If he doesn't care about what kids think then he isn't worth being president. Hugs to all, The registered Independent
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Everyday for the past 15 years, 11 months and...
February 12, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Everyday for the past 15 years, 11 months and 10 days has been a challenge to walk, talk and function. Will is not the only one facing a milestone in 10 days. Although I worry constantly about his future and what his life will be like as an adult, I also worry about how it has affected Patrick to have a handicapped brother. Patrick has his own demons to slay in his constant battle with ADD. All we can do is put one foot in front ot the other.....
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Remember that old adage that you don't ever g...
January 26, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
Remember that old adage that you don't ever go on vacation cause you can't stand the mess when you get back!!!!!
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:( Sorry about the delay I will have the flor...
January 26, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
:( Sorry about the delay I will have the florda pictures on-line in a cople of weeks.I have lots of time because it's a snow day at our school:)
Will &
Patrick
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A rather unexpected fate has presented itself
January 12, 2004 by Betsy in Betsy
A rather unexpected fate has presented itself. After years of being earth bound the boys, dog and I are flying to Florida on Friday. Please send all aerial thoughts upward.
The boys and I had a great Christmas with lots of relaxing, watching fun DVD's, holding and caring for Red Dog and just being together. Mike's new girlfriend is time consumming so I had the kids much more. Her name is Missy and the kids refer to their dad's present state as being "Missyfied"! I am glad my kids and I have a close and funny relationship.
I feel for all you east and west coasters. After a truly record breaking winter last year things have been relatively moderate this winter. I had one water hydrant freeze and burst this weekend at the farm. Fairly quiet elsewhere.
Try all to stay warm and loving!
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