Re: Willie Loves Nascar

Here is a photo of our
oldest cat, Willie
sitting in front of
the TV during a recent
Nascar race.

We Will Always Remember You...

I dedicate this poem written by
Whyitt U to all those who lost
their lives on that fateful day,
September 11, 2001

We'll Always Remember You
The time has come to move along
To God's heaven, from this Earth,
You leave us young and beautiful,
Not even aware yet, of all your worth.

Your smile reached out and touched all hearts,
And your peaceful, caring ways,
You always strived for excellence,
Never ceasing to amaze.

You will be missed by many,
Though your days on Earth were few,
You touched the lives of all you met,
You lived your life so true.

Even though you're dancing
With the angels in the sky,
Every time the clouds rain
We'll think of you and cry.

We'll speak your name quite often,
And we'll remember who you are,
You'll forever live in our memories...
Our bright and shining, heavenly star.

Re: Go Light Your World

GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD

Kathy Trocolli

There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings a fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home
So Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Frustrated brother, see how he's tried to
Light his own candle some other way
See now your sister, she's been robbed and lied to
Still holds a candle without a flame
So Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the lonely, the tired and worn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Cause We are a family whose hearts are blazing
So let's raise our candles and light up the sky
Praying to our Father, in the name of Jesus
Make us a beacon in darkest times
So Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the helpless, deceived and poor
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world

Re: Duncan's Second Birthday

Yesterday we celebrated Duncan's
birthday. He is two years old and
loves "Lightning McQueen"

Papa and I got him a CARS blanket.
He really loves it...

Willie and Waylon

Our two pet cats, Willie
and Waylon. Waylon is the
new kid on the block.
We adopted him in May.

Willie came to live with
us in December 2008.
He is the long-haired
Persian.

Re: Lili

Here's a photo of our
beautiful granddaughter,
Lili who just turned 12.

Re: Violet

Here's a photo of our
little granddaughter
Violet surrounded by
watermelons...

Re: Cade and Duncan

Our grandsons, Cade and
Duncan enjoy playing with
trains, fire trucks, Monster
trucks, etc.

We have a whole toy box
full of things for them
to enjoy when they come
for a visit

Re: The Blue Beauty

Our newest acquisition
is a 1966 Mustang which
has been restored.

Re: Cactus Flower

This cactus flower opened today.
There are more flowers that will
open in the days ahead.

Isn't it a beautiful piece
of God's handiwork...

Re: Almost Two

Here's a cute angelic
picture of our grandson
Duncan who is almost
two...

Re: Fourth of July

Today we'll gather together,
with our family and our friends...
giving thanks to our Heavenly Father
for the blessings that He sends.

Thank you, Lord, for America,
a place where we can pray...
we give You all the glory,
on this Independence day.

Re: Violet Moon

Re: Violet Moon

Some current photos of our granddaughter.

She is seven months old now.

Re: To Mom and Dad

Remember Me
In a Bible cracked and faded by the years.
Remember Me
In a sanctuary filled with silent prayer

And age to age
And heart to heart,
Bound by grace and peace.
Child of wonder,
Child of God,
I've remembered you,
Remember Me.

Remember Me
When the color of the sunset fills the sky
Remember Me
When you pray and tears of joy fall from your eyes.

And age to age
And heart to heart,
Bound by grace and peace.
Child of wonder
Child of God,
I've remembered you,
Remember Me

Remember Me
When the children leave their Sunday school with smiles
Remember Me
When they're old enough to teach,
Old enough to preach
Old enough to leave.

And age to age
And heart to heart
Bound by grace and peace
Child of wonder,
Child of God,
I've remembered you,
Remember Me.

Age to age
And heart to heart
Child of wonder
Child of God
Remember Me.

Re: Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day, Dad.

You believed in me and always

gave me your unconditional

love.

I'll love you forever...

Re: To My Dad

Daddy's Girl
When you were young, pony-tailed,
face full of playful freckles,
were you a daddy's girl?
I was. I still am.
Did you look to him for your security,
for love and attention,
for the understanding, and the patience you lacked
as a child?
My daddy was the center of my small world,
the focus of my affections,
the star that lit my life, shining bright.
Shining still in my heart.
The years have led me here,
weathered with maturity and responsibilities,
and I see more clearly now.
The hardships, burdens of love,
and all the small sacrifices he made for me,
for our family.
He created stability, a place to call home.
All the photographs I browse through
of a child long forgotten, scarcely remembered
smiling, so happy and so loved.
The mere thought of becoming that role model
is enough to send me cowering, afraid...
looking for guidance.
Turning to my father and my more for support,
advice, wise counsel, and for approval.
Grown up, I see differently now...
A new perspective of a man I have always known.
My heart is full, my emotions overpowering
just in the certainty of that bond.
He's been there for me through all the conflicts
helping me over the rough, ragged stones of growing up.
My respect for him is unending,
faith is unbound, and love is unquestioning.
Even in the midst of all my imperfections, he is lenient,
ignoring the pitfalls, the downfalls, the shortcomings,
he just accepted me as I was, as I am.
The sheer purity of it leaves me awe-struck
and it lifts me up, it holds my head a little higher,
it keeps me in balance,
harmonizing with the world around me
beautifully, like an inspired masterpiece from the soul
of an honest man.
I am honored to know him, to love him, to be of him.
He's my hero, and I am his daughter, his little girl.

Re: Violet in the Mirror

Here is a cute picture of Violet

looking at herself in the mirror...

Re: Photography

I love photography. Last week I found this beautiful

rose and took a photo...

Re: Dolls

I just added two new dolls to my collection.

One is the Effanbee "Half Pint" and the

other is a porcelain doll named "Lynn"

Re: Hats

Duncan loves hats.
I took this picture
of him putting on a
hat all by himself...

Re: God Bless Our Troops

Their courage deems utmost respect
Their mission clear, our way protect

It’s sure to each what they must do
No give or take, keep freedom true

With the grand old flag, they'll unite
Whenever they must, march to fight

A life we know counts hard on them
Without their ranks, hellish problem

If our Armed Forces ceased to be
How long could we survive as free

Let’s well realize the truthful score
We need our troops just like before

Boils down to this, words to engrave
Land of The Free, Due to The Brave

God Bless each one for being there
Their loved ones too, unending care

Hope born from love touches the will
Do back them strong, means to fulfill

Americans – Who Serve To Give
One Nation – Under God We Live

©2005Roger J. Robicheau

Re: Beautiful Blue Eyes

Here's a recent photo of
our granddaughter with her
big, beautiful blue eyes.

Re: Children Are Like Kites

Children are like kites...
You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground.
You run with them until you're both breathless.
They crash.They hit the rooftop.
You patch and comfort, adjust and teach them.
Finally they are airborne...
They need more string and you keep letting it out.
But with each twist of the ball of twine,
there is a sadness that goes with joy.
The kite becomes more distant,
and you know it won't be long
before that beautiful creature
will snap the lifeline that binds you two together
and will soar
as it is meant to soar,
free and alone.
Only then do you know that you did your job.

Re: Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day
to everyone...

Re: Happy Mother's Day, Mom

Thank You Mom
I know how often I took you for granted
when I was growing up.
I always assumed you'd be there
when I needed you...
and you always were.
But I never really thought about what that meant
till I got older and began to realize
how often your time and energy were devoted to me.
so now, for all the times I didn't say it before,
thank you, Mom...I love you so very much!

I think of you every day
and wish that you were still here on earth!

Papa and Duncan

Here's a photo that I took
yesterday of Papa and Duncan
watching Nascar. Duncan
couldn't stay awake until
the end of the race.

Our New Granddog

Meri and her family
have a new dog named
Belle. She is five
years old and will
be a service dog for
Cade. Belle is a St.
Bernard and looks
just like the dog
in the photo.

Re: Our beautiful granddaughters

We have two beautiful
granddaughters. One is
eleven years old and the
other is 5 months.

We love them dearly...

Re: Our Mom

Today is the first anniversary
of our mother's death.

She gave us all the stepping stones
in life to become the people we are
today.

Her family meant everything in the world
to her.

Since her death two babies have been born
Another one is on the way in July.

We know she is looking down from heaven
and watching over our family.

We love you and miss you, Mom...

Re: To A Special Granddaughter

We Love You, Little One

We loved you from the very start,
You stole our breath, embraced our heart.

Our life together has just begun,
You’re part of us our little one.

From the day we first knew,
Our mind was filled with thoughts of you.

We’d daydream of the things we’d share,
Like bedtime stories and teddy bears.

Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like nursery rhymes and ABC’s.

We thought of things you’d want to know,
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.

We thought of lessons we’d need to share,
Like standing tall and playing fair.

Each naptime we lay you down to sleep,
We gently kiss your head and cheek.

We count your little fingers and toes,
We memorize your eyes and nose.

We linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day we love you more.

Through misty eyes, we dim the light,
We whisper “We Love You” every night.

We loved you from the very start,
You stole our breath, embraced our heart.

As grandparents and grandchild our journey’s begun,
Our hearts are yours, forever, little one.

~~ Author Unknown ~~

Re: Cade loves Nintendo

Cade received a Nintendo and
several games for Christmas.

Cade has had trouble in the
past being able to focus his
attention on something for
more than a few minutes.

This Nintendo has improved
his ability to focus
tremendously.

Re: On Valentine's Day...

On Valentine's Day
I'm sending all of
my love to my four
beautiful grandchildren.

What a joy and blessing
you are to me!

Re: Happy Valentine's Day

Here's a collage of
valentines and flowers
in the shape of a
heart.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Re: Feelings About Turning 65

Tomorrow I'm turning 65.
I'll be considered a senior
citizen in every sense of the
word.

When I think back over the
years of my life, the most
fulfilling ones have been
my role as a grandmother.

I have four beautiful
grandchildren and they range
in age from 3 months to eleven.

I look forward to the years
ahead as they graduate, go
to college and get married.

Maybe I'll live long enough
to see my great grandchildren.

Re: She's A Doll...

Our granddaughter
will be 3 months
old on Feb. 6th.

She's a doll with
big blue eyes
and long eyelashes.

Re: Family Heart Collage

Here is a heart collage
of all the grandchildren
and their parents.

I love making collages
of my favorite things.

Re: Hats, Hats, Hats...

For Christmas, I received
a set of knifty knitter
looms.

Here is a collage of all
of the hats that I've made
so far...

Re: Cade Loves His Bedroom

Cade loves to play in his
bedroom. He has all of
his favorite toys set
up there.

Re: Duncan Loves Books

Duncan loves to look at
books as well as having
someone read him a story.

Re: Happy Birthday, Meri...

Happy 35th Birthday to
our daughter, Meri...

Re: Happy New Year

We wish you a very Happy
New Year filled with good
health and much happiness...