Tarpon Springs, NYC... The Thin Blue Line

May the families, friends, communities find comfort with each other in some way, in some time, in some place. Thank you officers for your service.

My heart is heavy.

The Compassionate Friends will soon light the night sky; Remembering

As December begins, the hustle and bustle of the holidays, many are missing those who have gone before us. Many many are filled with memories when their lives were brighter somehow but now stand in the sea of grief. The holidays can be harsh for those missing loved ones. It is soon to be the time when folks will gather around the globe to remember the children, ALL the children who have died. 

The Compassionate Friends will once again bring together what is perhaps the largest gathering of folks to light the candles in remembrance of those children, ALL children, all ages, all causes who are "gone too soon".

Worldwide Candle Lighting

 
 People will gather, in large and small groups around our globe  in fellowship. Some for the first time, in shock, in numbness, with such profound new grief. 
They will be met by others who have walked grief's path; others will join once again  with hugs and that knowing look in their eyes. They have walked a path of pain, of such loss that brings them together in unity.. Some will arrive around 6pm to help set up the room, they will break bread together, some will have music playing as they find their seats, as they look for familiar faces, or see themselves in the faces of others.

At 7pm they will be lighting candles for one hour to honor, to stand, to share the light of those no longer here.
Imagine the sight around our globe and the light of healing.

visualize the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit at 7:00 p.m. local time, hundreds of thousands of people join their love and energy as they  commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon.

Many who cannot attend, many who have not lost their own child, but love and care deeply, will also be lighting candles in or at their homes. It is powerful, it is healing, it is for the children, and also for those still here. IT is a flame to inspire those holding those candles to embrace the light.

Now believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the globe, the 17th annual Worldwide Candle Lighting, a gift to the bereavement community from The Compassionate Friends, creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone.

 Started in the United States in 1997 as a small internet observance, but has since swelled in numbers as word has spread throughout the world of the remembrance. Hundreds of formal candle lighting events are held and thousands of informal candle lightings are conducted in homes as families gather in quiet remembrance of children who have died, but will never be forgotten.

When we talk about children; we talk about the tiniest to those who have grown. To those who died suddenly, those with rare or common disease, to those who went to bed and never woke up, to human error in medical settings, to those who made bad choices, to those who were victims of accidents, of horrendous happenings.

All were; ALL ARE LOVED beyond measure by someone; parents, siblings, grandparents, communities, friends. All are missed, all are mourned. All are remembered always.

The pain of grief has its way with folks during the holidays' ... it can be sneaky, it can be forceful. It can also be better handled when acknowledged, when faced...

Say their names, honor them.

Ask yourself: "How can I live my life as the legacy now?" "How would my loved one want me to dance now?"

I wish you the strength to heal, the desire to move into your holiday wanting to be more than the emotions that are sometimes so powerful that you find yourself wanting to scream.

Just SCREAM... and notice how your body feels, how you feel. Know that is ok, if that is what you need to do. 
Just keep moving, one step then two; working hard  to move on with life finding gratitude that you are still here to say their names and to live your life in a way that all are proud of.

Walk in beauty,

Check out where those gatherings are happening.
buckle up your courage, join us!


"So that their lights may always shine" the world will be lighting those candles.

I do believe we are also lighting those candles "so that their light reminds the holder of the candles that they can; if they choose, to shine on, differently... yet brightly within"


Know that you are being thought of around the globe, and that we will light those candles together so that their lights may shine brighter.

 
DRSES

9/11 d day of reverence and remembrance

Nana's Girl

Safe in Nana's Hat...

After the terror of 9/11

NEW YORK Flight 11

Flight 175

Sure would like to see this Memorial SOMEDAY

Its design, Its meaning, Its everything

is outstanding.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kTEE19BU&feature=related

THE PENTAGON MEMORIAL

Flight 77

10:06 AM Flight 93

SHANKSVILLE PA

[an angel for each crew and passenger]

10 Million short 10 years later for the Memorial

SHANKSVILLE PA

Remembers last night the heroes and passengers left behind

We have watched the images;

 they are seared in our memories,

in our hearts

WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9/11

Our lives were forever changed.

We honor
             we remember
                                    we stand...

This is

our

Country

USA

the land of the free

because of the brave

and

those who are willing to stand.

Men and women continue

fighting for our freedoms

and

our country; we continue to feel the threat of terrorism. While so

many ran to enlist

after the terrorist attacks of our country

on

9/11

on that day;

13 years ago; it's difficult to imagine it's been so long. So many answered the call as

first responders. So many of them have been forgotten from those harrowing experiences and continue to approach this day as if it were yesterday.  Many would do it again in a fast heartbeat if called.

They left the safety of their homes

and

UNINVITED

they went to The Twin Towers, to The Pentagon, To wherever they were asked;

they absorbed the sights, sounds, smells and horrors that filled the senses and overwhelmed the nervous systems.

 So many carry with those memories today;

they took a stand

and

stood together.

As Americans, answering the call to respond for the greater good

to represent in ways that they could

and lend in caring and rendering aide.

They were not invited;

they did not need an invitation.

They placed psychological bandages on in order to continue on 24/7

to do what needed to be done.

They stood in Unity.

Today9/11 has become a day of reverence and remembrance. It is also a day to step outside of self and into a service of kindness and renewed unity as Americans.

We stand

and

we

Remember

those lives that were lost;

all gone too soon.
I've spent about two hours
transferring the names
of
ALL THE VICTIMS
to this page,
only to find out that it
"overwhelms the system"
here;
just as it overwhelmed our very fabric
so long ago,
our very systems individually and collectively 13 years ago, 9 years ago
and
for many
today as we've watched the repeated footage over and again reliving it all again.
the horror; the memories, the names.
Google can't even take it!
But I tried...

The families and children

left behind; those people now on the other side. All could have been our neighbor, our friend or family of choice had they lived,

and some jumped from the windows
choosing just how they died in those final moments.
BUT now they all watch over their loved ones, and I like to think they are all watching over all of us..
We have some powerful angels ... just two steps away standing with
Homeland Security.

then there are those who were the first responders, those now suffering injuries and/or illnesses from the toxins they endured secondary from answering the call to help and to care.

Around the world many suffered vicarious trauma as they were glued to their televisions watching the horror

or the

United States

attacked by terrorists

and

our country

suffering such traumatic losses.

We watched and we watched

most forgot they could turn their sets off

while others were overwhelmed

and suffered depression, fear, and

ongoing nightmares.

Our country was in harms way.

People began to fly flags on every street; each home had one flying proudly;

folks waved at each other, and gathered

strangers like in the old days!

Speaking with ease to one another

UNITED in our times of uncertainty.

Crisis had brought our country together.

We were as one

in times of such horror;

in times of such severe and palpable pain

although most looked over their shoulders

for quite a long time.

We stayed in close contact,

and

tried to stay near to our homes

(except for the first responders).

Today

we embrace

HOPE

in healing

while always

remembering

9/11

and

knowing

we are only free

as long as

we

stand

with pride

and

with

commitment

to our lands

our brothers and sisters

for our country

and

compassion in our hope of healing.

May the Creator bless our

men, women, service animals

that are serving our

Nation

and

our

President.

We together are

the

United States of America

this is a day

of

remembering

9/11

"let's roll"

with our

RED white and BLUE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE1W2rH6au4&feature=related

God bless America and the World

and

her people

today

and

always

as

we

remember

9/11

may we

embrace

HOPE, KINDNESS, COMPASSION.

the prayer bowl is filling, the prayers are going up: /for:

Our Men and Women, service dogs,

our President and family,

and

for:

ALL THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

of the 3,000 who died on

9/11

and those who died trying to save their lives... dance on in the galaxies

knowing that we remember you,

The sage is filling the air, with prayers that

we as a Nation stand strong

that we stand UNITED allowing this day to give us what we need

to begin the compassion and kindness in caring once again for and with each other

in ways that restore our spirit

and feed our souls

reminding us of the kindness to be found in the extension of self to each other.

Go get that flag today, wave it with pride, speak to those on the streets

as you did on that day

13 years ago.

Together we are a great Nation we must stand UNITED in all ways on all days.

THESE COLORS DO NOT RUN

Not even when the Eagle cried...
               STAND STRONG FRIENDS

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

Just like Patti says it, remember dear ones,

"I'll Stand by YOU"

Happy Independence Day Land of the Free because of the Brave

It's INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! God Bless America and all who stand on her soil as we celebrate this day and all it stands for ... Let the celebrations begin as folks gather, the grills get fired up, and the joyous noise begins!

Thank you to those who have served, are serving to protect our very freedoms across the world as we slept in our beds last night, awoke with hope in our hearts and now rise to outshine the sun!  America... my sweet America

as only Ray Charles can sing it

From my home to yours, we are wishing you a colorful, magical brilliant 4th of July...
 Hold off rain, we have fireworks displays across the Nation to see and laughter to hear along with the "ohhh MYYs" .... as the smells of hamburgers and ribs on the grills just tempt the senses.... 

Gratitude going strong for those serving our country, those who have served and those who have laid it all down while protecting our soils. 

Flags flying with HOPE, LOVE, SPIRIT and COMPASSION ~

Land of the free because of the Brave as we celebrate our America.
Be safe out there and take best care of you and each other.

Walk in Beauty,
DRSES

July is here!

Here we are, July of 2014... seems just yesterday it was July 1st of 2013! Time sure does fly whether or not you are having fun it seems!  Summer in all her glory, flowers are spectacular, the heat is on across much of the Nation and school is OUT! Great news for those who commute the roads and are often stuck in traffic secondary to buses, lines of cars pulling up and on the sides of the roads... great for those who now are enjoying each and everyday entertaining the kiddies, playing with wild abandon.  We are but a few days away from the fireworks that again will light up the night skies and America the Beautiful will be heard as folks stand making joyous noise once again.

Folks will gather, bbq's will be fired up and the beaches will fill with those wanting to make memories across our great Nation.  People will try to avoid the news of the latest Supreme Court decisions, the fact that more of our men and women are being deployed to place of war since the beginning of time and are placed in harms way. Maybe for the beginning of July as bags are packed and people are moving through their days, they will try to not think about those who are moving across our borders illegally, or what will be done to rectify it.

Perhaps folks will focus on kindness, on compassion, on being their best selves as move through their days and nights joyfully. Just maybe folks will step out of their comfort zone and into bliss just by shifting their thoughts, attitude, or activities! Be Bold,Be Daring,Be you! Beautiful God Given YOU... 

It's a new month, a new time, a new moment to be more ... in thought, action, attitude. 

How in the world did it get to be July so soon?

Take a deep breath, exhale slowly, then get dancing shoes on! The music of life is playing and I cannot imagine missing the dance, or the great sights we will be seeing along the way.

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian friends!

And a most Happy July to all.
Dare to be amazed.

Walk in beauty,
DRSES
  

The real "Senior Prom" in Pulaski VA

/Dot (volunteer *yes with now blue streak in hair)

and

Angie Loy, Director of Activities

at

Pulaski Health and Rehab Center

Pulaski, Virginia

There are some things just too good not to let the world know about. This is one of those things... the only thing missing will be photographs of all who were in attendance because of those rules of "privacy" and protection since they have not signed a release to have their beauty seen here! Instead, you have a photo of Aunt/Niece who happen to be Dot/Mom/Cob with swag and her niece, who happens to be filled with passion, purpose and a great love for her work with those living at Pulaski Health and Rehab.

Angie is the Activities Director at the facility for those there; similar to a nursing home situated in the New River Valley of Virginia. She is always coming up with new and creative ideas for her residents for socialization, for things that they can find joy with, or things to get them out of their rooms and into the community area to peak interest and to laugh, live, while enjoying. Oh boy do they love her as well, often wanting her to stay longer, to visit her in her office, or to find the bowl of goodies that sits on her desk while strolling through.

Angie has had a plan in the works of hosting a "prom" a "Senior Prom" for the residents in the works for months! I've watched her posts on Facebook with her requests for prom dresses, bow ties, cummerbunds, jackets for the gents as the time has gotten closer.  I have read the comments of others in the community who have rallied to her requests or have suggested she try here or there in her running for larger sizes, for different ideas, as she planned this grand event. From Bridesmaids dresses, to gently used prom dresses, the donations begin to arrive; the decorations being planned, the DJ secured for music. Pulaski Health and Rehab staff getting excited with the possibilities generated by the enthusiasm of Angie Loy, The Activities Director who could already visualize those residents having the time of their lives.

The volunteers were asked to get involved, the running began, the wine and cheeses planned, families informed, and the tension mounted as the 2014 Senior Prom was in the works in a facility for folks who maybe never even attended high school... or folks who had graduated so long ago, they might not have even remembered a prom if there had been such a thing!  

Just a creative thought had built momentum to the point that men, women, all were getting enthused about it, the idea of it.  I wondered on the music... what would play? Would it be Big Band sounds, country, bee pop of days gone by or the Rat Pack?

I visualized the folks there, some in wheel chairs being rolled into the main room dressed in what would be their finery for the event, glittery and shiny and the joys that might just evoke of "back then" or the many "firsts" and my smile was strong enough to make my face hurt!

I could only imagine it to be a fabulous event.

I listened to Angie's enthusiasm, her passion when talking about the residents, her hope for the day, her nervousness in getting everything "just right". I felt such pride of her commitment to those she provides care for and wished so many understood the role she plays in enhancing the quality of life for those there and in facilities similar for their residents.  I had to admit, "Senior Prom" had taken on a new meaning for me. 

The best of times were to be had, but oh my goodnesss what a lot of work. 

 Photographs begin to show up, of those she works with! Smiles and comments began to appear on her page of Facebook saying what an outstanding time was had, how remarkable it was!

The decorations festive, the music great, the residents looking quite beautiful and having a "ball" at the prom! Laughter, smiles and good vibes felt by all that were there, and pictures for families taken to be shared. Staff photos as well, seems everyone wanted a picture with ole' Angie as they congratulated her on a job well done!  The guys with their shirts and ties, not missing a beat at the Prom.

 Seems that a great time was had by all, even those who couldn't remember why they were there, or now can't recall being there unless prompted. IN that moment, the moment was amazing, the energy shifted with the glitter, the music, the flow of people. It was an event that was unlike any other for those who live there. They were able to dress up, show up, and be a part of something that might have reminded them of a time gone by, a few hours of respite from day to day moments that go from one to the next in sweat pants, or leisure suits.

One woman who is tasked with multiple tasks as so many are in the work place. Meetings about this and that and doing more with less, trying to keep activities fresh while Bingo remains the number one activity around the country, stepped out of the box big time on this one.  Angie called in the community for some help, she involved them, got them excited.  So much so that the press showed up as well, and the Senior Prom was featured on the front page of the local paper!

The dancing happened, the gowns swished across the floor and the wheel chairs rolled with the music, the wine was poured. The Seniors had their prom, and it was better than good.

So for today; props to Pulaski Health and Rehab Center in Pulaski Virginia and my cuz, Angie Loy, the bombdiggidty Activities Director who "rocked it" with Senior Prom for all the folks that were able to enjoy the efforts put forth for them.

Given the staff/volunteers seemed so happy, we can only imagine the faces of those that were in attendance as they dressed up, ate, drank, and enjoyed each moment. 

 this story is the way things used to be... how they can be, should be, and thanks to Angie and volunteers how they ARE for those she is honored to provide care to.  We are truly at our best when in the service of others, sometimes going outside of the box in ideas to make things happen in wonderful ways.  

Involving the community in getting dresses, ties, jackets while letting them know what is happening in a facility peaks enthusiasm, interest, and involvement. It is for the greater good of all. It also lends others to want to do more,"how can we help, can we involve our kids, can we plan a picnic for your residents with music"?  The possibilities are endless and the only limitation is the imagination.

A "Senior" Prom... I bet they were all just beautiful. Bravo cuz, Angie Loy... I sure hope your administration recognizes the great treasure they have in you.

Just think, maybe the next activity will include all the residents doing a video led by Angie singing "Happy" with each holding a colored noodle waving it in the air while sitting outside in the sun, led by Angie! A new viral video perhaps, they could just go crazy with it... Just a thought here, as we move into the middle of the week and decide 

HAPPY IS WHERE IT'S AT.

 visualize .... and get that happy goin' (prom dress optional), now let's DANCE!

Let's all congratulate Angie Loy for a job better than well done and all those who helped make it happen! 

'CLAPPING HERE, BRAVO'

Carry on

DRSherry

GET your Sunday Strut ON...

Summertime, Summertime... on a fine Sunday where you can decide no matter your circumstance, no matter you situation, you get to call it... How you walk, run, or "strut" into it. Time to get to strutting into it, with your attitude of great gratitude, of thankfulness as you take each breath, as you are the light that shines from within, during great times, not so great times, and sometimes during the darkest of times.

This is a day made for those who might just have to pull all of their resources out from within to get through this day, finding humor in heartache, finding strength in the sun, and finding that they are more than they ever imagined before right this minute.

It may just be the day that your smile, gives another a reason to smile; a day that you hear the music finer than ever before. A day where the Universal Oneness of Creator reminds you of the greater connection as it all comes together in ways unimagined.

It's a great day to "strut"... WALK WITH YOUR HEAD HIGH, YOUR SHOULDERS BACK, and honor all.
Aho!


Sending up prayers, good thoughts, great vibes to all:  the sage is burning, with hope, prayers and human kindness in the air.  May you have fun, just "do it"! One love, all begins within and the reach is remarkable... STRUT TODAY...

DLB, Dot/COB/Mom, Angela, Kamryn Elijah, D'Vante, Olivia, Joan,  Linda McDonald, Laura, Mitch, Eileen, Mary, Kelley, Joanna, Renie, Jean, K & A, Tony, Dave, Cheri, Matt, Jeanette, Brian, Jack, Thomas, Sabien, Kendra, Matt, Cass, Brenda, Liv, Kristy, Shandy, Bob, Ezra, Jean, Jim, Mike, Dan, Audrey, Anne, Patti R., Pat, Stephen, Matthew, Jane, Walter, Jen, Snoop, Lance Dyer, Dakota, Bev, Erik, Shari Taylor Webster, Stephen Bright and family, Gayle, Chris W., Penni, Suz, Chase, Jaxon, Matthew, Bryan, Corey Richardson (Kokie), Dave, Eric, Paul, Rick, Alexis, Bill, Tom, Bob, Kurt, Dianne, Suzannah,
Elizabeth Gardiner Myers, her beloved sister-in-law and family,  little Rylie, Jan, Charlie, Eagan,  John D, John S., Kurt, Kendra, Matt, Stoney, Regina, Suz, Corby, TK, Ericka, Louise, Tommy, Joan, Bob, Fluff, Scott, The Korabek/Shram tribe, AnneMary, Shirley, Karen, Lori, Tanya,  Kendra, Kurt, Joan, Jack, Tom, Chris, Sabian, Rus, Stan, Greg, Scott, Christian, Mike, Richy, Areila, Penny, Ford, Bob, Frank, Eric, Kurt, Bob, Chases Cows, George, Justan, Phillip, Deion, Hunter, Pop, Ledg, Matthew, Stephen, Pat, Jennifer, 

Maya Angelou we will miss you here on this earth... thank you phenomenal woman for all that you are. May we all be better because of all that you were. 

ZERO, soar on dear one, we miss you always yet know you are with us in all the familiar places ... Prayers and strength for Alexis and her family,  Chelsea, Baby Florenzo, and Sara may the Creator welcome you all home to the Ancestors...   Those in Christiansburg VA and surrounding communities for strength and healing, VAAP, Stephen Deirslen and family,  Kurt, Ali, Jeremiah, Pop Spring, Joe, Rachel, Matthew, Nick, Leanne, Leslie, Stephen, Gayle, Karen, Janet, Perry, JT, Moses, Little Nicholas, Karen, Ericka, young Peyton, Bill, Shauna, Dixie, Kurt, J&L, John, Alexis, Kassity, Kelsi, Bob, Lauri, Larry, KM, Osh Kosh, DC, Courtney and baby, Choctaw Nation, SODA, Kari, Jamie, Tiffany, Bob, David, The Durant P.D., Windhorse, Hezra and Dan, Pat, Joan, Jane, Mickey, Cynthia, Rubuye, Patches, Charla, Kurt, Lyle, Bear, Sylvia, Heidi, Samatha, Marcus, Brenda McQuire, Jan, Joan,  Louise E. Duckwork and her family, friends, Brother Michael Belford, Rev Bev and family,Erin, Bear, Ellie, Andrei, Maggie, ED, Mary, Ari, Kostas, Jean, Rene, Joanie, Stevie, Nat, Matt, Jamie,

For Sandy Hook and those in Newtown CT., for all those who have been touched, shattered and devastated by violence we are with you here and pray for an end to such horrible things happening in our world. 

For our warriors, We are fighting alongside you and thinking about you.

Rebecca, Hudson, Peyton, Dottie, Zero, George, Peyton, Billy Ray, Yvonne, Les, Lana, Lanita, Kelly, John, Bill,

~ `~

For:

Erin, Ellie, Andrei, WM, Yvonne Cassie, Mildred, Michele, Evelyn, Kelly, Betsy, The Faulkner Family, Stan, Dan, Christie, Ledge, Rick Paul, Colin G Brady, 

  NYPD, Guardian Angel Hospice and those there, Lanita, Dana, Leslie, Dottie, Kelly, Molly, Evan, Jeff, Ruby, Kevin, Scott, Dakota, Ruby, Dottie, Todd, John, BK, Clare, Yvonne, Evelyn, Sonny, Trace, Lyle, Michael, Beverly, Shauna, Dixie,

Julia Skinner and her NRV ELITE in Christiansburg VA,thank you for a wonderful year.

Coach Woodka, the Tarpon Springs Basketball team, Coach Carb and family, Cooper, Mark, Marvin, Zaden, Zamerion, Daniel, 

Carol, Sandy, Carrie and her family in Aurora,Ali,BK, Carolyn, Karen, Kelly and her family up North,

For those who have asked and we are standing with you in your time of sorrow, angst, difficulties.

   Heidi and family, Dianne, Ken,  Lori, Cynthia, Scott, Ali Legend, and children,  Heather Belle, Carolyn, Rog, Dusty, the 5,000 guardians now standing in the memory of Thomas O'Brien, the family of Trayvon Martin,

For:

  Harriet, Sherry Reed, Mary Grace, Shirley, BK, Stephanie, Lorrie, Pop and his family,

Sherry C.,  Katie and Bill Majestic, Marvin, Layne, Lori, Jim, D, Heidi, Julia, Rolling Thunder, The Patriot Guard, Carol,The Schram/Korabek family, Kyle, Mark, Todd, Yvonne, Harry, Kevin, Jen, Charles,  Glenn, "the littleOne", Anne Klein, Monica Graff, Penny, Chris, Joy, Anne, Sara, Jenn, Shirley, AnneMary, Michael, Jeannie,Patti Labelle and family, The Wounded Warrior Brigades,   Warren Buffet, Best of health be yours sir, Kyle Jones in TN; a magic maker, a musician and a good man, M Dave Glenn Alley a talented musician who is extending himself in service to others, blessings to you friend,BK, Kevin, Dash, Graham, Suzannah,

Seth Greenberg and family, Eileen D. and family, Steve and family, Anne, A, Sandy, "EI", Kev, Chris,

Lyle Emerson and his family in Buffalo and little Kendra fighting Lymphoblastic Leukemia,

Bernice Etsitty and the life of her son, gone too soon Garrett Joe,Joey, Sam, Tyler, Robbie, Elizabeth, Tommy,

Duke Limongello gone too soon,

and all the children of all colors, all ages, and causes

gone to soon.

Sandy Hook Elementary School

in memory and prayers:

  Charlotte Bacon, 2/22/06, female
- Daniel Barden, 9/25/05, male
- Rachel Davino, 7/17/83, female.
- Olivia Engel, 7/18/06, female
- Josephine Gay, 12/11/05, female
- Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 04/04/06, female
- Dylan Hockley, 3/8/06, male
- Dawn Hochsprung, 06/28/65, female
- Madeleine F. Hsu, 7/10/06, female
- Catherine V. Hubbard, 6/08/06, female
- Chase Kowalski, 10/31/05, male
- Jesse Lewis, 6/30/06, male
- James Mattioli , 3/22/06, male
- Grace McDonnell, 12/04/05, female
- Anne Marie Murphy, 07/25/60, female
- Emilie Parker, 5/12/06, female
- Jack Pinto, 5/06/06, male
- Noah Pozner, 11/20/06, male
- Caroline Previdi, 9/07/06, female
- Jessica Rekos, 5/10/06, female
- Avielle Richman, 10/17/06, female
- Lauren Rousseau, 6/1982, female (full date of birth not specified)
- Mary Sherlach, 2/11/56, female
- Victoria Soto, 11/04/85, female
- Benjamin Wheeler, 9/12/06, male
- Allison N. Wyatt, 7/03/06, female

   

and for

OUR President and his family

of our United States of America,

those who are serving our Nation and their service animals

and all who have served

and their families,those who have fallen and are still missing we honor and thank you,

May the Creator bless you for holding us in your arms to protect our freedoms.

We  remember.

 Jenn, Bill, Denise, Ashe, Stuart Jr,  Barry Gibb, his family, Whitney, the Houston family, the family of our disco queen Donna Summer ,

Andre, Bill, Taft Abras, Mary Labyaks' family , Andrea, Patti, Jamie, Sasha, Kerri, Josh, Kar, Cash, Neil, Lori, Cindi, Tom, Shasta, Bill Simpson and Family, Jenn, Steph, Dana, Kari, Sandy, Marty, Marsha, Wanda, Ellen, Cindee, Peggy, Joyce Cruz, a CANCER survivor working at Southwest Airlines *it was an honor to meet you dear one*, Ike Davis, in New Mexico, an artisan who plays in the mud and creates beautiful tings out there, *http://www.negroartist.com/* what a joy you are to so many of SOUTHWEST, thank you for visiting with me, prayers of continued success and tobacco to your Pueblo uncle! and for Christos Fandaros, Thomas Galvin, John Knudson, Curtis, Susie Langham, Stasia and Billy Hall, Christina Chavez and Rick and Ryan, Pam Meyer, Whitney, Diane Bystista, Susan, Leann Vincent, Roxanne Duran, Carole Poppendeck, Mary Jo H-shortes, Bridget, Robert Tanner Mara Tanner, Yolanda L Acosta, Antonio F. Balderrama, Denise Flowers, Lisa Balance, Sherry Stedman, Rose, Marquette, Acosta, Ortega, The Pueblo Peoples,

All those I was honored to spend time with in

" Choctaw Nation, IN, VA, DC, MD, FL, CT, PA, Ohio, Michigan, South Dakotas, Geisinger Medical Center, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio, Solaris Hospice, Evercare, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Gesinger, Guardian Angel Hospice,  Crossroads Hospice, New Hope Hospice, Comfort Keepers KS, El Paso, Santa Fe, Albuquerque"

Jeremy, Florence, Cal, Sarch, our friends of Portugal, Mike, AnnMary,Stephanie, Jimmy, Keli, Kasi, Katherine, Julie, Allan, Lynda,LeeAnn, KS Comfort Keepers, Stephen Bright, Linda and staff Melody,Brenda A and children Sarah, David Rachel; Gloria, Pete, Fred, Max, JJ, Barb and Leo Henning, Rick Fechner, Ryan Baurain, Melissa Reid, "Probation Professional pals", Jim Vander May (*who has been working in the Professional field for 45 years in Michigan*, Dale, Herschel, Bonnie, Louise, Holly, Jerry, Faith, Yvette, Happy, Audrey, and Rod Markowski and family, Lynn, Ryan, Jordon, Darryl Markowski, I thank you for your service) Brian Markowski, Shannon Becker, Nick, Reagan, Dr Iris Taylor of Detroit Medical Center,, please take best care of you) Sandy R. Carol, Stephanie, Geri, Chris, Matt, those in Oklahoma City, in Tulsa, In Ft Worth, Dallas, Ike, Isabel, Teresa, Janelle, Patricia, Susan, Karen, Laura in Yuba City CA, The Walter Reed Warrior Transition Brigade, Hope Hospice, Crossroads Hospice and those who care out there working and walking the walk, Perry, Clayton, George, Janet, and all in green! Rick, Calley, Ron, Rebekeh, Brenda, Becca, Audrey, Gabe, Dena, Beth, Lill, Jay Hanson, Jennifer, Beth Jett, Huntsville AL, Sheri, Wendy Reese and family, Sandy, Toby, Edith Vaughn and family,Susan, Greg and Kyle Korabek (Landon Korabek on the other side now), Stephen Bright and family, Walter Littlemoon, Jane, Laura, Mitch, Jenn, Chris, Mary, Taft, Martha Deaver, Morris, Dahlee, Rose Brick, The Baitinger Family, The Yaslowitz Family, The St Petersbug PD, Congresswoman Gabbie and her family, Dahlee in NJ, Judy Kelley, beloved husband and family, Jennifer, (now being watched over by her beloved husband and child), Norma, and Angel eyes Jack, Daniel, Dave, Cindy and Steve, Marty, Jeremy, Dennis, Darrel, Greg, Leroy, Rebekka, Carly, John, Diana, Crystal, Karen, Janet, Callie, Lorie, Laura, Larry, Clive,

2 Wolves and Jinx in SD, (http://www.2wolvescreations.com/)

Kelly and family,Judy W and her 4 sons up there in New England, Cherokee Wick, Benni, Gayle, Jonathan, Great Aunt Effie's family, Marilyn Warren, Ilene,  Jen and Brian, Ericka, Shannon, Hannah Sherabow, Pam C. and family, Susan S., Angela A., Nancy W, Sue G, Kelly and family, Susan Brouse, Cindy and Stevie, Kim, Olatz, EVB, Yiva, Mary, Sandra and family, Christina Helen, Dotti B., Susan and Greg, Amy, Becky and Barry Long, Christina, Matt and children, Aaron, Lisa and family, Freda, Linda Katie, Pat D, Tink and Mitch, LITTLE Ben, Jerry, Trish, Barb, Anastasia, Mary, Rylee, Lindsay, Ann, Sarah, Ruth, Johnny, Bobby and the Tucker Family, The Spraker Family,Kenny H, Michelle, Sandy, Addie and family in Canada, Sandy, BraveHeart, Rowena, Chris, Robyn Elizabeth, Jean, Duke,Rowena, Chris, Baby Robyn Elizabeth, Diane Smallze and family, Patti and family, The Korabek Family and friends, The Gasse Family and Friends,

Officer Crawford of St Petersburg, The Kocab Family, baby Lilly Nicole Kocab, The Curtis Family, Tarpon PD, those serving here and there in Uniform... Those now walking The Thin Blue Line, (far to many joining that line recently across our Nation),

Mylee, Mikey and family in DC, Jack M & Janis in OC, Stephen, Stuart Wittel  of the US MARINES and his parents Sandy and Stuart, Lavie Coltrane and family, Andrea Gasse and family here and in New England, Ali and family, Randy and Winnie in New Mexico, Jill Wheaton L, Dr Peter in NY, Dr Rev Bev, Irene M, Bernice, Eileen and family, Vicki, Matthew and family, Chris, Lovie, Nancy, Pedro and Our adopted family in BRAZIL,  The Windcross Convservacy and those beautiful Spanish Mustangs known as "pocket ponies"... the dolphins , always our most remarkable dolphins!!!

AND for:

Anne, Jim, JADE, Cynthia, Joseph, Cathy Madden, Nathan, and her family., Cindy in NC, Liz, Lee, Molly, Joanie, Jude, COFA, Judi, Ken, Matthew, Nick, Matt, Mark's family and many friends , Pat, Irene, Kevin, Dr D, Deb, Randy, Dr B, Isabelle, Kelsey, Sabrina , Charlie and family, Jean, Julie, Rhonda, Victoria, Mildred, Andi and family, Faith, Denise, Jim, Tom, Joey, Shelby friends and family, Judi, Phylis, Joyce, Gina, Tonya, Beverly and Family, Janeth, Melissa,Virginia, Stacey, Elizabeth, Nita, Gary Siegal, Adrienna, Brian Mawbey, the Boyan Family, Jean R and friend Christy Rider, Victoria and hubbie, Stephen, Gayle, Steph, Chris, Erica, Eileen, John, Mindy, Jack, Susan Werth Becken, her brother Mike and family, Craig James Lightfoot and his family, Kenny, Audrey, Ed Saner, Patty Crowley, Bennie, Gail, Jonathan, Moe, Beverly, Dennis, Peter, Trish, Cynthia, Heidi and her family, Kathy Knights family, Edith Vaughn, Candy, Cynthia, Jenn, Eve, Edith, Jason, Karen, Linda, Joyce, Belinda, Jeanette, Jennifer, Patti, Sandy S, and . .. 

(Feel free to let me know if you would like to add your/or a friends name to our prayer bowl.

Walk in beauty
DRSES