Monthly Archives: November 2013

The Stories She Could Tell…

We have a beautiful young lady living here with us in our log home! Apparently she’s lived here the whole 17 years that we’ve lived here but we’ve only known about her since last week! She’s only here in the … Continue reading

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Hawai’i – Day 5

Today is October 30. We’re on the other side of The Big Island at Kona. Anniversary day for Pam and Gene, 31 years! Flowers from Kay, Jerry and me. We took an interesting bus to town where there was a … Continue reading

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Hilo – Day Four

This morning we arrived at Hawaii, the Big Island. We’ll go to two different ports on this island. This day we were at Hilo.   Pam and Gene, Kay and I went to a beach at Anaeho’Omalu Bay.     It had black … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Annie

Happy Birthday, Annie! You are so beautiful! You were our fifth grandchild and our first granddaughter! We were so happy to welcome you into our family of grandchildren! You’re quite the world traveler, having lived in Malaysia and Texas and now … Continue reading

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Maui – Day 3

Norwegian Cruise Lines counts the day we boarded as day 1. So Sunday was day 2 but it was our first full day. We were at Maui for two days so actually this is day 3. I love sun rise … Continue reading

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Maui, Our First Full Day – Sunday

Our first full day of our cruise was on the island of Maui. Sunrise. We had sailed all night and now it was Sunday. We docked at Kahului. We worship God every day and on Sunday we go to church to worship with … Continue reading

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Do You Remember?

Those of you who are old enough, do you remember what you were doing the day President Kennedy was shot and killed? This question was asked on TV. Yes, I remember and so does my daughter, Pam! I was at … Continue reading

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Our Dream Fulfilled

Way back in early 1959 as Jerry and I were dreaming of our lives together, I said I wanted us to travel the world, like my parents had done!  Jerry stated, in a matter of fact tone, that first of … Continue reading

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Pride of America

Saturday afternoon we boarded the Norwegian Cruise Liner, Pride of America. We were each given a lei to wear. Pam read something that looks interesting and fun!             Our cousin, Kay, joined us as we boarded the … Continue reading

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Saying Good-bye and Renewing Friendships

Today I said “Good-bye” to my cousin, Erma. It was time…she was 95 years young. But it’s hard to say good-bye, even when they’re older. She was a cousin on my dad’s side of the family. Her mother lived to … Continue reading

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