I do not say a proverb is amiss when aptly and reasonably applied, but to be forever discharging them, right or wrong, hit or
miss, renders conversation insipid and vulgar.
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
Happy Anniversary, Jchon & Dawn! Posted on: Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Happy Mother's Day!!!
Happy Mother's Day to Mom (Pat), Mom (Margaret), Mom (Celeste), Mom (Dawn), Mom (Monica), Mom (Simone), Mom (Michelle) & every other mother out there!
We all love you and appreciate everything you do!!
-------------------- Sometimes, we seem to take for granted
the people we love the most...
Those who are so important
to our daily lives;
And, who are so important to us.
It doesn't mean we don't care;
and no disrespect is intended...
It is just that sometimes, life gets crazy
and there isn't time to do it all,
or say it all.
Especially today,
I want you to know how much
I appreciate the loving things you do;
And how much I admire you
for being the kind and giving person you are.
I hope you know how very much
I Love You, Mom...
Not just sometimes,
but Always.
Rescue Worker
Rebecca Needham Anderson, 37, Midwest City
Athenian Building (Job Corps)
Anita Christine Hightower, 27, Oklahoma City
Kathryn Elizabeth Ridley, 24, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Water Resources Board Building
Robert N. Chipman, 51, Edmond
Trudy Jean Rigney, 31, Midwest City
NINTH FLOOR
Drug Enforcement Administration
Shelly D. Bland, 25, Tuttle
Carrol June "Chip" Fields, 48, Guthrie
Rona Linn Kuehner-Chafey, 35, Oklahoma City
Carrie Ann Lenz, 26, of Chotaw and baby Michael James Lenz III
Kenneth Glenn McCullough, 36, Edmond
U.S. Secret Service
Cynthia L. Brown, 26, Oklahoma City
Donald Ray Leonard, 50, Edmond
Mickey B. Maroney, 50, Oklahoma City
Linda G. McKinney, 47, Oklahoma City
Kathy Lynn Seidl, 39, Bethel
Alan G. Whicher, 40, Edmond
EIGHTH FLOOR
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Ted L. Allen, 48, Norman
Peter R. Avillanoza, 56, Oklahoma City
David Neil Burkett, 47, Oklahoma City
Donald Earl Burns, Sr., 63, Oklahoma City
Kimberly Kay Clark, 39, Oklahoma City
Susan Jane Ferrell, 37, Oklahoma City
Dr. George Michael Howard, D.V.M., 45, Vallejo, Calif
Antonio "Tony" C. Reyes, 55, Edmond
Lanny Lee David Scroggins, 46, Yukon
Leora Lee Sells, 57, Oklahoma City
Jules A. Valdez, 51, Edmond
David Jack Walker, 54, Edmond
Michael D. Weaver, 54, Edmond
Frances "Fran" Ann Williams, 48, Oklahoma City
Clarence Eugene Wilson, Sr. 49, Oklahoma
SEVENTH FLOOR
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Diane E. (Hollingsworth) Althouse, 45, Edmond
Andrea Yvette Blanton, 33, Oklahoma City
Kim R. Cousins, 33, Midwest City
Diana Lynne Day, 38, Oklahoma City
Castine Brooks Hearn Deveroux, 49, Oklahoma City
Judy J. (Froh) Fisher, 45, Oklahoma City
Linda Louise Florence, 43, Oklahoma City
J. Colleen Guiles, 59, Oklahoma City
Thompson Eugene "Gene" Hodges, Jr., 54, Norman
Ann Kreymborg, 57, Oklahoma City
Teresa Lea Taylor Lauderdale, 41, Shawnee
Mary Leasure-Rentie, 39, Bethany
Betsy J. (Beebe) McGonnell, 47, Norman
Patricia Ann Nix, 47, Edmond
Terry Smith Rees, 41, Midwest City
John Thomas Stewart, 51, Oklahoma City
John Karl Van Ess III, 67, Chickasha
Jo Ann Whittenberg, 35, Oklahoma City
SIXTH FLOOR
U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting
Sgt. Benjamin LaRanzo Davis, USMC, 29, Edmond
Capt. Randolph A. Guzman, USMC, 28, Castro Valley, Calif
FIFTH FLOOR
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Olen Burl Bloomer, 61, Moore
James E. Boles, 50, Oklahoma City
Dr. Margaret L. "Peggy" Clark, 42, Chickasha
Richard (Dick) Cummins, 55, Mustang
Doris "Adele" Higginbottom, 44, Oklahoma City
Carole Sue Khalil, 50, Oklahoma City
Rheta Bender Long, 60, Oklahoma City U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Paul Gregory Beatty Broxterman, 42, Edmond
U.S. Customs Office
Paul D. Ice, 42, Midwest City
Claude Authur Medearis, S.S.A., 41, Norman
FOURTH FLOOR
U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway
Lucio Aleman, Jr., 33, Oklahoma City
Mark Allen Bolte, 28, Oklahoma City
Michael Carrillo, 44, Oklahoma City
Larry James Jones, 46. Yukon
James K. Martin, 34, Oklahoma City
Ronota Ann Newberry-Woodbridge, 31, Edmond
Jerry Lee Parker, 45, Norman
Michelle A. Reeder, 33, Oklahoma City
Rick L. Tomlin, 46, Piedmont
Johnny Allen Wade, 42, Edmond
John A. Youngblood, 52, Yukon
U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion
Sgt. 1st Class Lola Bolden, U.S. Army, 40, Birmingham, Ala
Karen Gist Carr, 32, Midwest City
Peggy Louise Holland, 37, Oklahoma City
John C. Moss III., 50, Oklahoma City
Victoria "Vickey" L. Sohn, 36, Moore
Dolores "Dee" Stratton, 51, Moore
Kayla Marie Titsworth, 3 1/2, Lawton
Wanda Lee Watkins, 49, Oklahoma City THIRD FLOOR
Defense Security Service
Harley Richard Cottingham, 46, Oklahoma City
Peter L. DeMaster, 44, Oklahoma City
Norma "Jean" Johnson, 62, Oklahoma City
Larry L. Turner, 42, Oklahoma City
Robert G. Westberry, 57, Oklahoma City
Federal Employees Credit Union
Woodrow Clifford "Woody" Brady, 41, Oklahoma City
Kimberly Ruth Burgess, 29, Oklahoma City
Kathy A. Finley, 44, Yukon
Jamie (Fialkowski) Genzer, 32, Wellston
Sheila R. Gigger-Driver, 28, Oklahoma City and baby Gregory N. Driver II
Linda Coleen Housley, 53, Oklahoma City
Robbin Ann Huff, 37, Bethany and baby Amber Denise Huff
Christi Yolanda Jenkins, 32, Edmond
Alvin J. Justes, 54, Oklahoma City
Valerie Jo Koelsch, 33, Oklahoma City
Kathy Cagle Leinen, 47, Oklahoma City
Claudette (Duke) Meek, 43, Oklahoma City
Frankie Ann Merrell, 23, Oklahoma City
Jill Diane Randolph, 27, Oklahoma City
Claudine Ritter, 48, Oklahoma City
Christy Rosas, 22, Moore
Sonja Lynn Sanders, 27, Moore
Karan Howell Shepherd, 27, Moore
Victoria Jeanette Texter, 37, Oklahoma City
Virginia M. Thompson, 56, El Reno
Tresia Jo "Mathes" Worton, 28, Oklahoma City SECOND FLOOR
America's Kids Child Development Center
Miss Baylee Almon, 1, Oklahoma City
Danielle Nicole Bell, 15 months, Oklahoma City
Zachary Taylor Chavez, 3, Oklahoma City
Dana LeAnne Cooper, 24, Moore
Anthony Christopher Cooper II, 2, Moore
Antonio Ansara Cooper, Jr., 6 months, Midwest City
Aaron M. Coverdale, 5 1/2, Oklahoma City
Elijah S. Coverdale, 2 1/2, Oklahoma City
Jaci Rae Coyne, 14 months, Moore
Brenda Faye Daniels, 42, Oklahoma City
Taylor Santoi Eaves, 8 months, Midwest City
Tevin D'Aundrae Garrett, 16 months, Midwest City
Kevin "Lee" Gottshall II, 6 months, Norman
Wanda Lee Howell, 34, Spencer
Blake Ryan Kennedy, 1 1/2, Amber
Dominique Ravae (Johnson)-London, 2, Oklahoma City
Chase Dalton Smith, 3, Oklahoma City
Colton Wade Smith, 2, Oklahoma City
Visitor
Scott D. Williams, 24, Tuttle
FIRST FLOOR
Social Security Administration
Teresa Antionette Alexander, 33, Oklahoma City
Richard A. Allen, 46, Oklahoma City
Pamela Cleveland Argo, 36, Oklahoma City
Saundra G. "Sandy" Avery, 34, Midwest City
Calvin Battle, 62, Oklahoma City
Peola Battle, 56, Oklahoma City
Oleta C. Biddy, 54, Tuttle
Casandra Kay Booker, 25, Oklahoma City
Carol Louise Bowers, 53, Yukon
Peachlyn Bradley, 3, Oklahoma City
Gabreon D.L. Bruce, 3 months, Oklahoma City
Katherine Louise Cregan, 60, Oklahoma City
Ashley Megan Eckles, 4, Guthrie
Don Fritzler, 64, Oklahoma City
Mary Anne Fritzler, 57, Oklahoma City
Laura Jane Garrison, 61, Oklahoma City
Margaret Betterton Goodson, 54, Oklahoma City
Ethel L. Griffin, 55, Edmond
Cheryl E. Hammon, 44, Oklahoma City
Ronald Vernon Harding, Sr., 55, Oklahoma City
Thomas Lynn Hawthorne, Sr., 52, Choctaw
Dr. Charles E. Hurlburt, 73, Oklahoma City
Jean Nutting Hurlburt, 67, Oklahoma City
Raymond "Lee" Johnson, 59, Oklahoma City
LaKesha Richardson Levy, 21, Midwest City
Aurelia Donna Luster, 43, Guthrie
Robert Lee Luster, Jr., 45, Guthrie
Rev. Gilbert X. Martinez, 35, Oklahoma City
Cartney J. McRaven, 19, Midwest City
Derwin W. Miller, 27, Oklahoma City.
Eula Leigh Mitchell, 64, Oklahoma City
Emilio Tapia, 50, Oklahoma City
Charlotte Andrea Lewis Thomas, 43, Oklahoma City
Michael George Thompson, 47, Yukon
LaRue A. Treanor, 55, Guthrie
Luther H. Treanor, 61, Guthrie
Robert N. Walker, Jr., 52, Oklahoma City
Julie Marie Welch, 23, Oklahoma City
W. Stephen Williams, 42, Cashion
Sharon Louise Wood-Chesnut, 47, Oklahoma City
General Services Administration
Steven Douglas Curry, 44, Norman
Michael L. Loudenslager, 48, Harrah Posted on: Monday, April 18, 2005
Happy Birthday!!!
Today is John's birthday!! Happy Birthday, John!!
Posted on: Saturday, April 16, 2005
Celeste Graduates!
I want to congratulate my beautiful and very intelligent wife Celeste on her Graduation today.
After 2 1/2 years of hard work, dedication and perseverance, she is a college graduate.
I just want to note that she was able to accomlish this while at the same time raising 2 small boys alone, and running a full-time business out of our home.
Celeste, you serve as my inspiration, I will never be able to articulate just how very proud of you I am. The example you have set for our children will help them in ways we will never truely understand. I love you more than words can express.
I WILL NOT ACCEPT THAT MY YOUNGEST SON IS 31 . . . THIS IS JUST A REALLY BAD DREAM . . .
BUT, EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE REALLY OLD!!!
Posted by: Dad at 2:13:37 PM
Happy Birthday
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
William! have fun and enjoy. We love you! Hope school and everything else are going well.
Posted by: Michelle, Anthony, Tony, and Leo at 1:03:24 PM
PAT . . . MAY TODAY BE ONLY A SHORT PAST WITH A LONG FUTURE AHEAD . . .
Friday, August 27, 2010
THIS IS WHY WE GOT MARRIED . . . . I KNEW YOU WOULD FORGET HALF OF WHAT I SAID . . . .
Mom and I met 40 years ago Sunday. We married 35 years ago today. Mom has forgotten at least 10 anniversaries . . . probably more . . . It is supposed to be the husband who messes them up.
So, to the kids without whom our lives would be less fulfilled, . . .
To the grandkids we are doing our best to spoil . . . .
To a wife who, when grandma Crawford was alive called "the Bobbsey Twins"because we were almost always together, in spirit if not side by side, (Most of you will probably have to look on Google to see who they are.)
To a wife who has laughed with me as we finished each others thoughts and/or words . . . or for that matter, just laughs with me . . . (Okay, at me as well.) . . .
To a wife who has steadfastly stood at my side, not just when we were without challenge, but every time SHE KNEW I needed her most, whether I knew or not . . .
To a wife who struggled to make a home and happy life for six kids who she (we) said our sole purpose in raising them was to know if something ever happened to us, each would be able to face the world with confidence and an attitude of "THERE IS NOTHING OUT THERE I CAN'T DO!!!) . . . and each can . . .
And to not only my wife and partner, not just here and now, but forever and ever . . . the only woman in the world I could ever say is hands down, my VERY best friend. . . .
May everyone reading this post, family or not, find a soul mate who is so much a part of you that whether you are holding hands together or 25,000 miles apart, you remain one in the universe around you as we do, with nothing separating us in mind and spirit, only time and space . . .
To my wife . . . I an SO happy you took a chance on me, blemishes and all . . . you stood by when needed and gave a little shove when needed, (Okay, sometimes a REALLY hard push.) and let us evolve into who we are . . . two as one . . .
Not recalling the number of year we have been together is nothing compared to knowing we will always be together, throughout time, two as one . . .
Pat, you are, and without hesitation I say, will always be . . .
MLLB
Posted by: LAUGHING LAUGHING LAUGHING DAD at 1:59:22 PM
oh geeezzz..
Friday, August 27, 2010
You guys get so hung up on dates...59/60...30/35...it's not the years the count, but what you do in them...(whew....got out of that one!)
Posted by: Mom___ at 9:01:46 AM
Ummm...am I not counting right?
Friday, August 27, 2010
I thought this was 35 years?
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Daughter___ (Christie) at 7:51:55 AM
30 years....wow
Friday, August 27, 2010
As I was standing there next to Dad 30 years ago, I knew I loved him, I knew I wanted to spend my life with him and raise a family with him. I knew it would be exciting, full of work, but with lots of good times and love. What I didn't fully understand was how much our love would grow and change over the course of the next 30 years.
Today, it is SO much bigger, the depth is so much deeper and the friendship is so much broader. He truly is my very best friend.
We have been through all the words of the vows, the richer and poorer, the sickness and health etc, but still it doesn't matter...as long as we are doing whatever it is together, then the world is right.
Thank you, my husband, for making my life the envy of many woman and for always being there for me. I love you more than you can know (but you do..:) )
Posted by: YLLB at 7:37:34 AM
Just trying this to see if it works....
Sunday, August 22, 2010
This should be posting a link to the Kohl's Cares site where you can vote for my school to get $500,000. Please go vote!
Posted by: Teacher___ (Christie) at 6:44:04 PM
Some Corrections To Frankie's Post
Monday, August 02, 2010
I have just posted a revision of Frankie's original post. Most of the things changed were typographical and grammar. I did make some changes that more accurately describe what Frankie has himself said to me.
In my last post I think my views are clear.
Posted by: A Very Proud Dad at 1:04:48 PM
For Those Of You Who Have No Clue About My Last 8 Months
Monday, August 02, 2010
I am going to lay it all out for all to know why my attitude is not right towards other family member right now so here goes:
On November 2nd of 2009 I severed my spine and was partially paralyzed for 38 days. During this time I had multiply seizures. My spine put me in more pain and I was more scared than I have ever been in my life. I thought my life was over. I also found what a true wife and best friend are to me (Simone the wife and Kevin Holt the best friend).
On 9 December 2009 I went in for full spine fusing surgery. I had 4 blown disks and 3 ruptured vertebra. They implanted 18 inches of metal into my back and fused the lower section. I did regain my feeling but lost 60% of my mobility and lost all my core muscles due to this surgery. My life changed forever.
After returning to work after 5 months of being in so much pain, I started a new job with the Warrior Transition Unit of Ft. Carson. During this time I was helping to save a fellow soldier life who attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the 3rd floor. In doing so I put myself back in the Hospital for tearing 3 muscles in my lower back.
In June, 2010, after 4 years in braces I had realignment jaw surgery. While leaving the hospital I was hit in the face by a door and broke my jaw in 16 spots and now have 4 plates and 18 screws holding my lower face together. I had not eaten solid food in over 7 weeks but heard of Dad’s issues and rushed to clear as much time as possible to help my family with their situation.
I continue to have issues in my back and have lost over 17 pounds. I hadn’t eaten for three straight days but got in my truck with family and friends in tow. This is what I do for my parents and family in times of need. I stop my life and go to their side to help fix any and all things possible.
I believe I did this with no regrets at all and would do it again in a heartbeat. My life has been a living nightmare for a long time since my injury, but nothing will stop me from helping those close to me, be they family or friends, when in need, as should all other family members who can.
We all have money issues as well as other things in our way. I want everyone to remember when I was flat on my back, Simone and William were taking care of me (or watching so I didn't do something to reinjure my spine). This stopped Simone from working for a long time. Money was lost, but this week I was lucky to be able to help out my parents right away.
William, if Simone and I have not said so, thank you for your help. It made it possible for Simone to return to work and help with our money issues. I would also like to thank Simone, who helped me understand what a true partner for life was. Any partner who will sit there and watch their loved one cry in pain during one of my seizures on the floor in the middle of their house and not flinch, put their life on hold as well as their child’s, to help in the recovery of their loved one is by far a life-long partner.
Kevin, bro, my friend for life. You, man, also stopped your life to help Simone with my issues. When things needed done you were there and still are there for us. You are also a wounded in Combat Vet who puts his personal medical issues aside to help my family in any way possible. For this my friend I thank you.
I know there are family members who also find their life to be hard, and clearly have problems. But try to understand mine for the past 8 months with many more to come. I will be leaving for Korea in 10 months and will be away for a year. So while Americans are sleeping in their houses with your loved ones next to you, remember two people in this family (Anthony and I) will miss that. That is where my feelings come from and I ask you to understand that. I do not wish to alienate any of my family,
All I ask is that everyone step up and do all you can for your family as well as your extended family. I have lost a parent and it sucks something bad let me tell you. You look back at all you did and did not do for them during the time on this either. I will never wake up crying again because I could have done more.
Now you all know where I am coming from and why I can be so harsh. I hope this will help other family members understand that sometimes my mouth gets into gear before my brain does. I expect everyone to do their part, and Dad has made it clear you all do.
Thanks Dad and Mom for being there for both Simone and I in our time of need as we will always be there for you. Just ask and we will do our best to fix anything we can.
Posted by: Frankie at 12:10:05 PM
I didn't know...
Monday, August 02, 2010
I knew most of what you described - but not the extent! Goodness gracious!
I love reading this post though - it's awesome to "hear" the passion you have for your family. Truly awesome.
I have this image of you in my mind from back when we were in middle/highschool... and to juxtapose that image with the image you paint of yourself in recent years is... well, it's cool.
Certainly makes me wish we lived closer to you guys - I really believe my boys are missing out by not having a relationship with their Aunt, Uncle & cousin! (although JJ still talks about all 3 of you)
We certainly need to see what we can to plan a trip to Colorado!
I AM NOT EVEN GOING TO SAY shhhh (31)
JJ's Birthday
Frank & Pat
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