Elijah John

A new Grandson what a little doll. He is so darn cuddly (is that a word)? I think he knows me already, when I talk to him, he looks up at me and winks, ok, ok he doesn't wink but by gosh he does know me. Shelby is such a wonderful big sister. She does get disgusted at Grandma Susie telling her to be careful. But I can't change on by saying be careful, so she will have to just get use to it. Working 10 hour days is very tiring but I love my Thursday's doing yard work, catching up with the grandkids, I have only had two so I will have to come up with more things later on. Later

Marlee

I am having my "Art in the Park" luncheon, it will be different from last year. Marlee will not be here. We are going to celebrate the good times. And have a few laughs and most likely tears too. Marlee was one of a kind. Most of the time had a smile on her face. And was always happy to see you. I so wish I had not deleted the last message she left on my machine. I have felt her presence from time to time. And she has pulled a few tricks. Not sure how long she will hang around, I am sure for a little while, she would not miss our luncheons.

Marlee

Tonight I got a call from Adam that Marlee was in the hospital, she had been complaining about chest pains for several weeks. She had went to her Dr., which I felt was not doing a good job. And tried to get her to go to Spectrum or Ingham Medical but she did not. JoAnn and I went to Pennock and she was in horrible shape, they had a tube in her lungs, and on a breathing machine. Her legs and hands were purple. I said is she going to be transferred? And the nurse said they were working on that. She was transferred to Meijer heart center, its attached to Spectrum. They went right to work, but putting a balloon where her valve was, it had been blown out. He did not offer much hope, less then 5%. Her brain activity was zero. JoAnn wanted to get home to mom, and I agreed. Marlee is gone and that was just her shell they are keeping alive. I feel so sorry for Adam, he is lost without her. Kelli was very broke up. I know Marlee is around us now. We didn't get along for several years, but I am so thankful that we were able to be sisters again, even if it was for such a short time. Hug your love one, you never know if you will have a tomorrow.

Clifford sweet Clifford he will be missed soooo much.

CLIFFORD

Clifford is gone too, he was a wonderful pooch I don't quite understand why he was taken from me. He left a week after Bruiser. Clifford was such a sweetie and it has been very hard to write anything about him. He loved me, and was such a companion, I loved how he would try to gallop up to me. He was big and some were afraid of Cliff, but he was such a sweetie. I will miss him and I am so tired of losing good and faithful friends. Duffy was so good to Cliff and me on our last day together. Duffy helped me bury Cliff and gave him a solemn good bye. I know in my heart that Cliff will be there meeting me when I leave this earth. I mourn for him even now. My sweet dear Cliff.

BRUISER

Today Bruiser went to Heaven, he joined with Peppi, Blue, Tootsie, Mouse, Cat, Boots, Toonses, Annie and the list could go on and on. Bruiser came to live with us when he was a year old. He was a wild and crazy guy! He managed to destroy more things then any of our other animals. Bruiser could be gone in a shot, and come back hours later, a very happy camper. He use to love to take Cliff on his escape trips, and leave him. Jessica and I one time hunted down Cliff sitting in the field waiting to be rescued. I think Jessica thought it was a bear. But that girl has great eyes. The last week Bruiser was not his wild self, and he was dropping weight quickly. Bruiser was letting Cliff push him around, he knew or didn't care that he could no longer be the Alpha dog. Lately when I have been bringing him in at night he would stand by the edge of my bed and stare at me. I think he was waiting for me to go to sleep so he could sneak on the bed. I always had him next to me in the morning. Bruiser was ALOT of work. But I will miss him. And I know he will be waiting for me with the rest of the gang when I pass on. God Bless you Bruiser and sleep tight.

Working at Treasury

I love it, I was very overwhelmed for over a month, but fianlly figures are coming together! Its going to come to a end the first part of June and I am really going to miss it. I have gained new co workers and they have become friends. I love the money. I am exhausted by day's end but it's a good tired. I will have to start applying soon again. Another chapter in my life.

Speedy Time

These are my two latest grandkids, Little Richard and Olivia. I don't see them near as much as time will allow but its always a lot of fun to visit with them and to see how fast they have grown. Its amazing and scarey. Life goes to darn fast most of the time and not fast enough other times. Mom turns 91 on Wednesday, and she doesn't feel like 91, she just wants to know where did time go. I guess the best advice I can give to my kids, and I have given it plenty of times, enjoy the time while your kids are little because they will off on there own sooner then you think.

A New Granddaughter

A new Granddaughter for 2008, who could ask for anything more. Olivia was born on Jan 1st. A sweet little bundle of joy. She reminds me of her daddy when he was brand new. She has darker hair then what Greg had as a baby, but that little sweet nose and delicate little chin remind me of Greg. I held Olivia for a short time today, under her Dad's watchful eyes. She seemed pretty calm after what she had been through in the previous hours. I am sure we will become fast friends like my other granddaughters. Rylie turns 9 in a little less then a week, and I can remember when she was brand new like it was yesterday. She was my first Granddaughter and I could not get enough of snuggling with her. She has grown to be such a dear young lady. Her folks should be very proud of the kind, sweet soul she is. Rylie will be a very good example for Olivia. My other Granddaughter is full of spirit and sweetness, Shelby. She also is growing into a graceful young lady. She looks up to Rylie the way I am sure Olivia will someday look up to Shelby. Parents of these beautiful young ladies could not ask for anything more. I love my grandsons too, don't get me wrong, but there is something special about Little Girls. Some can be more work at raising then others but little girls want to be loved and adored and most problems can melt away if they always know they have someones lap, be it Dad, or Mom, or Grandpa or Grandma or Uncle or Aunt etc. etc. etc. Just so its someone that loves them and supports them in their times of need and times of want, and most of all in times of for no particular reason, to be loved unconditionally.