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Mary Ann Zingg
June 2, 2019
Hi Love, its been 5 months. Well went to Granddaughter Micaela's Quincinera on March 1 and never got to come home until March 22nd. I fell at Michael's house and broke my Femur. Had surgery on the 4th, in Hospital 4 days and transferred to a Rehab Facility. Have been on Disability since then. Hoping to go back to work in July. Shiann got engaged, no date set for the Wedding yet. Spoke with Frank Jr., he seems to be doing okay. His grandson Lucas is adorable. We lost June Coatney, John Stark and Jean Jensen all within 6 weeks of each other. Went to June's service at the Legion, it was Beautiful. Well love, I still think of you daily and miss you. Bye for now,
Frank Strayer Jr
January 2, 2019
Another year gone without you. Doing fine here. I'm now a grandfather, Lucas is his name. He is doing well, I can't wait to see him in person. The Bears made the playoffs and the Steelers didn't so I'm rooting for the Bears to win it all! Love and miss you every day.
Mary Ann Zingg
December 31, 2018
New Years Eve, Great Grandaughter is in bed asleep, I also will be in a couple hours. Another year gone. I will be 75 in February, hard to believe. Actually I feel pretty good. I do have down days but all is good. Still think of you every day, still love you and miss you very much. Junior is now a Grandfather and I saw on Facebook Mark will be one soon. Happy New Year Love!!
Mary Ann
June 27, 2018
Good Morning Love, Kenny passed on Monday, June 25, 2018. You may have already seen him, but I wanted to let you know. His suffering is over. Going to Eye Doctor for annual checkup this morning and then to Chiropractor. Getting older and slowing down, but I try to keep up as much as I can. Missing you always. Shiann is living with me now. She is working at the San Diego Zoo right now, until something in her field comes up. She has many feelers out with the City, County, State and Federal Government. She graduated from Arizona State this past May, we are so proud of her. Staying with me until she gets some money saved and pays off some bills. She is very ambitious and won't let any grass grown under her feet.
Well that's it for now, Love you and miss you. xxoo Mary Ann
December 26, 2017
Hi Love, another year almost over. Yesterday was Christmas, a quiet day. Watched Great Grandaughter Kiara open presents from Santa. Watched football, lasagna for dinner. Nothing planned for New Years, I am working on New Years Day. Hard to believe in February I will be 74. I miss you and will always Love you.
Mary Ann
July 31, 2017
Listening to Ricky Van Shelton in the Bullet the last couple of days. I dont't write on here much anymore but believe me I think of you and miss you every day. I thank God every day that I was so fortunate to have two wonderful men in my life. I am sorry to say I don't talk to Kenny anymore, it just became too overwhelming for me. I follow Mark and Frank on Facebook, they seem to be doing okay. Gotta go shower and get dressed, got a Dental Appt and Dr.'s Appt. today. Love you always.
Mary Ann
February 21, 2017
Hi, my Love. Was thinking of you a lot this week. Just letting you know I am still missing that awesome smile and your presence in my life. I am doing okay, as you know I just turned 73. Wow, hoping to stay working maybe until I am 75. Who knows maybe longer. At least it keeps me going. Bye for now, Love You, XXX OOO
Frank Strayer Jr
December 26, 2016
Missing you very much this holiday season. You are still the bright light in my life.
December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas My Love,
All is Well all is Bright and Life goes on.
Missing you so much, thank God, Family and Work that keeps me busy. Yes I am still working, only 3 days a week. That is still 36 hours but I don't know what I would do if I didn't.
Love, Mary Ann
Mary Ann
October 5, 2016
In 7 hours you will be gone 7 years. I miss you and think of you every day. Often wonder what our life would be like now if you were still here. I Love You, Mary Ann
Frank Strayer Jr
September 5, 2016
Missing you.
Mary Ann
November 4, 2015
Just heard If tomorrow never comes by Garth Brooks. Memories and tears came flooding back. I so miss your smile and humor but most of all your tenderness and love you gave me everyday. May you rest in paradise forever. Until we meet again, all my Love.
July 13, 2015
Still missing you and still loving you, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Mary Ann
Frank Strayer Jr
December 31, 2014
End of another year. Back home in PA and still miss you every day. Had hoped the new year would start off good, but you know my luck. I'll stay strong and hopefully beat this. You didn't give up, neither will I. Love you dad.
Mary Ann
November 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving my love. Your favorite Holiday, I miss the smell of your Turkey cooking, which by now would be done. Love you and miss you!! XXOO
November 15, 2014
Happy 67th Birthday my Love. By this time of day we would have been in the bag. I love you and miss you very much. XX OO Mary Ann
Frank Strayer Jr
October 30, 2014
I arrived back home to Beaver Falls today to be with my wife Jodi. I brought you home also. I know you are with all of us, in our hearts and in our memories. I miss your guidance. I will keep my promise to you, I won't let you down.
October 28, 2014
Good Morning Love, today 10/28/2014 Junior left San Diego, headed back to his roots and a new life. I sent you with him to continue your watch. You are still here with me in my heart and the many, many memories we shared. I truly hope he finds happiness and peace. All is well here, I am doing fine. Still working, and will continue until they don't need me any longer. Please continue your watch over me, I will always love you and miss you everyday. XX OO Mary Ann
October 6, 2014
5 years ago today you left me. Still missing you so very much. You will always be in my heart. I love you and think of you every day.
XX OO Mary Ann
Frank Strayer Jr
September 21, 2014
Hey dad. I know it's been awhile. I've been working and trying to make my life better. I got married to Jodi Vorous on September 8th. She was a friend from back in high school. She is a great woman, I know you would love her. I'm trying to get back home to her, but it's hard not having the money or anyone to help. I'll keep my promise to you and make you proud of me. I miss you so much, I know you are always with me. I love you.
Mary Ann
May 11, 2014
Hello my Love, today is Mother's Day. I got See's and a beautiful card from Jr., also a card from Kitty. Kenny called me, and got a text from Mark. Heard from my children also. Nice quiet day. Love you my sweet and miss you as always. Will talk later in the week. I am getting bad at this and I am so sorry, but I will never forget you. Love, Mary Ann XXOO
Mary Ann
February 15, 2014
It does not get easier being without you. I carry your smile with me every day. Just hit the 70 year milestone but never thought I would be alone. Love you and miss you more and more every day.
Frank Strayer Jr
January 5, 2014
Well the playoffs started today, no Bears or Steelers. Chargers beat Cincy and head to Denver next week. Work is going good. Uncle Kenny is the same and probably will never change. Miss you and think about you every day.
Frank Strayer Jr
December 13, 2013
Hey dad, finally some great news. First, I graduated the UCSD HR Management program on Tuesday. I finished the 30 month program in 11 months with straight A's. And today, my record was expunged.
You have been with me through it all and I am well on my way to making you proud of me. Mom came to my graduation, it was nice to have someone there, she is all I have out here. I wish there was more I could do for her. With my life headed in the right direction things are looking up. I miss you every day. Looks like the Steelers won't make the playoffs this year, but the Bears might.
I love you and miss you, keep looking over my shoulder and guiding me. I won't let you down.
Mary Ann
October 30, 2013
Hi my Sweet,it's been awhile. Of course my message on the 6th never made it. I don't think I say anything inappropriate, but some of my messages just don't seem to make. Doing some laundry and listening to Country Music. Weather is real cool and cold at night. Tomorrow is Halloween, but we never seem to get any kids, so I didn't buy candy. Had a nice trip north to see Mike and family. Daniela had a great Birthday Party. Haven't been feeling well this past week, my back is really bothering me. Something different than bending or moving wrong, will give it a few more day's, hopefully it will go away. I think of you every day, miss your smile and your warmth. Four years of going through the motions is not what I expected at this age. Love you XXOO, Mary Ann
October 1, 2013
Hi Love, Sent message last week but never appeared. Just don't understand why. Well "DA BEARS" are 3-1 along with the Lions. Steelers are 0-4. Not doing very well in football pool, seems I pick better for you than myself, but never good enough. All is well here, cooler weather finally but I'm sure there will be more heat. Going to Mike's for 4 day's on the 18th, for Daniela's Birthday.
September 9, 2013
Hi my Love,my day off, really don't want to do anything but I have to. I work for the next six day's so need to get some things done. Football season is underway and "Da Bears" won. Missing you so much and life is very lonely. Have not spoke to Kenny in quite a while, so hope all is well. Nothing much new in my life as you well know. Drinking my coffee and trying to figure what to do first but not wanting to do anything. I have to get back to sending you messages weekly, and I will surely try. Love you and miss you more than ever. XXOO Mary Ann
Frank Strayer Jr.
September 7, 2013
48 years here and without you for the last 4. Still trying to make you proud of me. Finished one of my classes this quarter with another A, still waiting on grades for the other two classes. Off of school until Sept. 24 when I take my final two classes before graduating in December. I know you'll be there with me at the ceremony. Mom is doing good, working too much, but otherwise good. Football season starts tomorrow, hopefully the Bears and Steelers will do well, too early to tell right now though. Love and miss you. Jr.
Frank Strayer Jr
August 24, 2013
Frank Strayer Jr
August 24, 2013
You always were my light even in the darkest times. Your light shines on me every day.
Frank Strayer Jr
August 24, 2013
Hey dad. Things are finally starting to go good for me. I'm working a temp assignment and in school full time. So far I have straight A's. Doing everything I can to make you proud of me. I miss you all the time but I know you are watching over me. I'm doing my best to keep my promise to you. I won't let you down. Mark started his own landscaping company. He is doing well at it. Getting ready for football season. Me and Mary Ann could use some of your wisdom with our picks! I talk to Uncle Kenny about every week, he seems to be ok, but you know how he is. Once I finish school I hope to get in with a good company. I've considered going back to the County. Mark and Beti Jo would like me to come home. Not sure about anything other than school at this point. Me and Danielle divorced in November of 2011. I hope I find someone like you found in Mary Ann. She really misses you and loves you very much. I'm doing the best I can for her, but wish I could do more. Once again, I won't let you down. Miss and love you, Jr.
August 19, 2013
My Love, I signed on last week, but it seems they didn't approve my comments or ignored it. We shall see with this. Love you and missing you always, Mary Ann XXOO
June 5, 2013
Hi My Love, no I did not forget about you, your alway's on my mind. Had a great time in Iowa. Here's the best part, Mike and I drove to Chicago on May 18th, saw the Cubs beat the Mets, I got a first-timers certificate and left about a half teaspoon of you out in left field. Don't miss those left field flies. Visited Navy Pier for a while and last of all stopped at Soldier Field where you will now be collecting Sunday Football Tickets at Gate 3. It made me feel wonderful to be able to do that for you. Hope it made you Happy. It was really nice to spend time with Bob and Mike together. Almost forgot Bob and Diane go married while we were there. Everything is good, have been working a lot though, people going on vacation, but it keeps me busy. I love you and miss you so much, I hope you know that. Later Honey, Love XXOO Mary Ann
April 23, 2013
Hi Love, working here in Santee, it has been quiet all day. Went to a Wedding last Saturday had a great time. Ofelia drove so I had about 5 glasses of wine but had a great meal, so was fine. Danced a lot, so I really enjoyed that. Really enjoyed getting out. All else is good, Kitty is fine, Junior is fine, don't see much of him, goes straight to school from work. I leave for Iowa the day after Mother's Day, looking forward to that. Enjoying my great granddaughter Kiara, what a personality, 4 months old allready. Love you and miss you, XX OO Mary Ann
April 9, 2013
Hi My Love, It has been awhile since I wrote you. Think about you every day. Enjoy my thoughts of you but the worst feeling is that I can't see you or touch you. I so miss our closeness and the love we shared. You were definitely one of a kind. I'm planning to go to Iowa in May for Molly's graduation from Highschool, Michael is also going. It will be nice to be with Michael and Bobby at the same time. Kitty is fine, so very spoiled but she is my baby. Junior is back in school 4 nights a week and started a new job last week. Hope all goes well for him. I speak to Kenny about every couple of weeks and he seems to be doing okay. Love you, XXOO Mary Ann
February 18, 2013
Good Morning Love, working today, which is unusual, just filling in for someone. Sorry about my message yesterday. Not to worry about me, I am strong and will be fine. Always remember, I love you and miss you so very much. A day will come when we will be together again. Talk to you later, Love you, Mary Ann XXOO
February 17, 2013
Happ Sunday my Love! Went to 8:30 mass, for some reasons my emotions got the best of me today. I miss you so very much, some days are so very difficult. I know you would be upset with me but it is so difficult without you. Love, Mary Ann. XX OO
February 16, 2013
Hi! My Love, missed talking to you on Valentine's Day, but still felt all your Love! Hope you felt mine. My Birthday on the 12th was nice, cards and gifts and flowers from Kenny and Marci. Hard to believe I am 69 years old. Sure have slowed down a lot. Not much else going on. love you and miss you. Love Mary Ann XXOO
February 9, 2013
Hi Love, I know it's been a long time, sorry! Ravens won Super Bowl, watched game at home. Not very much going on, we have had some cold weather. Kitty is doing fine as is Junior. Speak to Kenny 2 or 3 times a month seems to be doing okay. Your buddy Hal passed away a few weeks back. Ben is in charge of his estate, no word on a service yet. Nothing special going on, same old stuff. Work is terrible, really considering retirement. Only thing, don't know what I would do with myself, so I just keep plugging along. Well not much else to tell you. You know how much I miss you. Later my love. XX OO Mary Ann
mark strayer
January 24, 2013
Sorry I haven't wrote in a while.I'm sure you're looking over me and understand. You're the only person that ever understood me.I love you and miss you pops.
January 5, 2013
Hi Love, Happy New Year. Shift just about over, off for four days. Looking forward to it. All is good here except I miss you and it doesn't get any better. Stayed home New Year's Eve, had to work New Year's Day. Was real busy that day. Junior starts back to school on the 7th, he is looking forward to it. All seems well with Kenny and rest of Family. Will talk to you again on Thursday, Love Mary Ann XX OO
December 29, 2012
Hi Love! Just wanted to say Happy New Year now I don't work again until next year. Missing you very much this Holiday Season. All is well, economy sucks but we manage. Got a beautiful Xmas arrangement from Kenny and Marci for Christmas. Did Christmas Eve with Grace and girls. Christmas morning Junior and I went to mass and then opened our gifts. I will talk with you again on January 1st. Kitty sends her love. Love you, Mary Ann XX OO
December 23, 2012
Hi My Love, today is 12/23/2012. I wanted to say Merry Christmas, I don't work again until the 26th. Tiona had her baby on the 19th, Kiara born at 5:16pm, 6lbs 11ozs, 19 ins long. Both doing fine. Love you and miss you. Will talk more on the 26th. Love, Mary Ann XXOO
December 8, 2012
Hi Sweetie: First off I apologize for not talking to you in such a long time. So much going on, not working as much. I will be working quite a bit over the next 2 weeks and definitely will find the time to talk. Just letting you know I think about you every day and will never forget you. Love you, XXOO Mary Ann
Mary Ann
November 15, 2012
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
November 15, 2012
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE", you would have been 65 today. I miss you so very much, and will never forget you. Just wanted to send you wishes today, your special day. XXOO Mary Ann
Mary Ann
November 12, 2012
Good morning Love, Happy Veterans Day. Going to lunch with Ofelia and Dom today. The Bears lost yesterday, bummer. It rained the whole game, cutler went out with a concussion. Not much else going on. I am off Thanksgiving, so I guess I am cooking, making pies and the usual. Missing you very much and think of you every day. Your favorite Holiday is right around the corner. Bye for now, love you, XX OO
October 20, 2012
Hi Honey, I am at work, very dreary day. Having trouble staying awake. The Bears play Detroit on Monday nite at home. I can hardly wait. Well Kenny finally got some financial assistance. Not sure what it is. He seems to be doing okay. Gonna be a great grandma again. Tiona is pregnant, due end of Dec - beginning of Jan. Kitty and Junior are doing fine. Nothing else new to tell you, just keep plugging along. Love you and miss you. XXOO Mary Ann
October 8, 2012
Good morning my love, "THE BEARS" are now 4-1 and going strong. You would be so excited. Love you, XXOO, Mary Ann
October 6, 2012
Hi My Love, 3 years ago today, you left me. It still feels like yesterday. I loved you so very much and feel the same way today. I think of you everyday, whether it be something funny you said or something funny we did together. I know we will be together some day, so make sure you wait for me. I still have a lot to do here and God willing he will let me get it all done, before my time is up. Love You, XXOO Mary Ann
October 6, 2012
Hi My Love, 3 years ago today you left me. It feels like yesterday. I loved you then, and still love you and miss you so very much. A day never goes by that I don't think of you or remember some funny thing you said or fun thing we did together. I know some day we will be together again, please wait for me. I still have a lot to do here, and God willing, he will give me time. I am off until next Thursday, I will talk to you again. Love You, XXOO Mary Ann
September 23, 2012
Hi Love, Working at SDBB today, Football stinks today, what a loser I am. Not much else going on. Working some nights in Santee for Dave. He went to Europe for 3 weeks and was getting married. Glad when it is over, the nights really wear me down. Not as young as I use to be. Scary, I will be 69 in February. Wow. Really starting to feel it though. Hope to keep working though because I don't know what else I would do. I miss you so very much and think of you all the time. Well Sweetie I will talk with you later. Love, XXOO Mary Ann
September 6, 2012
Hi Love, Today is Junior's Birthday. Took him to Red Lobster on Tuesday night for all you can eat shrimp. He did a good job on the shrimp. All is well here. I am going to Phoenix with Ofelia from work tomorrow. The Catholic Television Network is having a convention. It's free and she invited me to go with her . We should enjoy. I will be working a lot this month 6 shifts for Dave who is going to Europe to get married. I love you and miss you. Kitty is fine and misses you also. Will talk with you next Tuesday when I'm in Santee. Love, XXOO Mary Ann
August 28, 2012
Hi Honey, well it worked again for a little while, but my last 4 entries in August never showed up. Whoever reviews this, please make sure this shows up so that i know. I just don't understand what the problem is!!!
August 26, 2012
Well My Love, it may be happening. I spoke to you yesterday in the morning, 24 hours later still nothing in your book. I am so getting tired of this. Love you, XX OO Mary Ann
August 25, 2012
Hi Love, at work Downtown. George Williams passed on 8/4, went to his service yesterday with Weezie and Gene Cain. It was at NAS Miramar. What a beautiful new National Cemetery.
Spoke to Kenny yesterday moring, he seems to be doing okay, just waiting for Social Security Disability and it is taking forever. Made the trip to Phoenix with Shiann, got her settled in her Apartment and she starts School August 27th. Went on Thursday and came back on Saturday, it was a nice trip. Kitty gets very upset if I am gone more than a day. She hates her truck not being in it's spot. Junior seems to be okay, but who knows, he tells me nothing, and I have reached the point I don't care anymore. I think of you everyday and my heart still aches. It will be 3 years in October and seems like yesterday. I guess I was lucky to have two truly unforgettable men in my life that I loved dearly. Well sweetie, love you and talk to you later. XXOO Mary Ann
August 3, 2012
Hi My Dearest, sorry I didn't talk to you on Tuesday, our anniversary. It would have been our 7th. Hard to believe you will be gone 3 years on October 6th. It still hurts as much as it did that day. Marquis has a Birthday coming up on August 6th, I sent a card with something. He already received it and thanked me. Called Kenny the other day, no answer, left message. Larry and Julie Price were in town for 3 days, went to VFW to see them. They are very happy and doing well. August 12th is the Post Picnic, I got the day off and I will go, I think. Saw June at the VFW and she has a boyfriend, seems to be happy and well deserves it. Football season starts soon, right now watching a lot of Olympics. Oh yeah Little League World Series starts real soon. Well honey will speak with you later. Love and miss you. XXOO Mary Ann
July 27, 2012
Hi Love, put Molly on the plane back to Iowa, this past Wednesday. We did the Disneyland thing and the Zoo and enjoyed everything. August 16th I am taking Shiann over to Phoenix to move into her Apartment. She starts school the week after. So much closer than Atlanta. Kenny seems to be doing okay, just waiting for social security disability to come through. It sure seems to be taking a long time. Junior is still at the same assignment, it was extended. He seems to be doing okay. Kitty is fine, definitely spoiled rotten. Well sweetie that's all for now, will talk to you later. Love you and miss you. Mary Ann XXOO
July 13, 2012
Hi Love, working too much but will be taking 7 days off come next Wednesday. Bob's daughter Molly arrived last night for a 2 week visit, she is 17. Never been to Disneyland so gonna take her there for 3 days. Yesterday was Mark's birthday, sent him a card with something. He texted me and thanked me. I think today is Junior's last day for this assignment, so he will be looking again for work. I usually try to call Kenny every 2 weeks to see how he is doing. I miss you so very much and not a day goes by that I don't think of something you said or did that makes me laugh. Love XXOO Mary Ann
July 2, 2012
Hi Honey, well I guess it is back working again, which makes me happy. Well here goes, lots to tell you and don't know where to start. Kenny is home doing okay, waiting for his disability. Took the bullet to Atlanta to pick up Shiann, it was a nice trip. Finally got my free tires and they were Michelins. Bobby's girl Molly is coming out on the 11th of this month for 2 weeks. Got some time off, so gonna do the Disneyland thing for 3 days. My Social Security started in May, more that I expected, so doing okay. Junior is working right now, don't know how long this job will last through the Temp Agency. My little Daniela had her heart surgery 2 weeks ago, still in ICU, not doing real well. I have so much to catch you up with, can't remember everything. Will tell you some more tomorrow. Love you, Mary Ann XXOO
July 1, 2012
Hi My Love, gonna try one more time to see if this is entered in your guest book. I love you and miss you very much. Now on social security and doing good, just very lonely. This was the time we were looking forward to. Love, Mary Ann XXOO
April 3, 2012
Hi Love, well Kenny had surgery, was in hospital for 2 weeks came home and back in hospital in 3 day's. He came home again today. I really don't know what is wrong and not sure he knows. Could be he is just not saying. He did sound much better today though. Only time will tell. Birthday month is over. Tiona's sweet sixteen party was absoulutely wonderful. Great time had by all. Junior is doing fine, I guess. Sent Justice clothes for his birthday, since Mark is not working I thought that was better. Most little one's have too many toy's anyway. He just turned two. My 4 year old Daniela will be having another heart surgery in June, sure hope all goes well. Kitty is fine and so am I. Before I forget, Bob Mull passed away unexpectedly. Didn't wake up one morning. That was a shock. I love you and miss you. Talk later. XXOO Mary Ann
March 11, 2012
Hi Honey, sorry it's been so long, time just seems to get away from me. Kenny is in the hospital, he just couldn't stand the pain anymore. They were doing radiation treatments on his spine which according to the Doctor's should have relieved the pain, but didn't. They have him on morphine, I spoke to him yesterday and he was funny, you sure could tell he was doped up. Shiann will be 19 yrs old tomorrow. Justice, Michael and Lorenzo on the 29th and Tiona will be 16 on the 30th. Too many birthdays. Well my love not much else happening. I love you and still am missing you so very much. We will talk later. Love XXOO Mary Ann
February 21, 2012
Hi My Love, well I got new tires on the silver bullet. They were free and they were Michelin's. Knew you would like that. Also, needed brakes, they were so bad I also needed rotors. Master cylinder was also leaking. Anyway $1,600.00 later she is looking good and running good. Renewed my Premium care plan for 36,000 more miles. It covers over 500 componets and is $100.00 deductable. Evereything else is going okay, nothing new or exciting. Missing you and love you, XXOO Mary Ann
February 12, 2012
Hi My Love, well I am now 68 years old! Wow! It is really hard to believe, don't feel any different. Do get tired easier that I use to. Got some Happy Birthday calls and some texts. Grace is taking me for Prime Rib Dinner tomorrow night. Junior gave me a gift certificate, the new Ronnie Dunn CD, some truffles and a DZ Aikens eclair. Yummy! Other than all that just another day. Wish you were still here with me, I miss you so much. Kitty gave me a card with her paw print on it and a hairball in it. Funny, heh! Well my love, I will be talking again with you later in the week. Love you, XXOO Mary Ann
February 8, 2012
Hi Honey, well the Super Bowl is over, Giants beat the Patriots. It was a so so game, could have been a little more exciting. I worked in Chula Vista that day so didn't make it to the party at the Post. I have been so tired here lately, have no energy at all. I have been working to much and can't ever get enough rest. Kitty got over her sickness, so she seems to be doing okay now. Kenny just started his radiation this week, so I will wait to call him on Friday. Not much else going on in my life. I am here in Chula Vista, it's 1:30 am, can't sleep so I thought I would talk with you. I love you and miss you. I will be here again on Sunday, the 12th, my Birthday!! Will talk to you then. Love, XXOO Mary Ann
January 29, 2012
Hi Love, hope you didn't think I forgot you! Of course not, never happen. Well almost the end of the month and have been working a lot. Today is the Pro Bowl game and next Sunday is the Super Bow. New England and N.Y. Giants. Disappointing. Kenny has a tumor on his spine that is cancerous and will start radiation for a month and then chemo for a month. According to Marcy it sounds very promising. Got my driver's license renewed with no problem. Kitty has been sick the past week, probably ate or drank something outside. You know how she is. Junior is fine and seems to like his job, I guess. I bought a new George Strait cd, with 11 new songs. It's a great cd, you would love it. It's an election year so we have to listen to all the bickering and backstabbing. Economy is not improving all that much, hopefully that will change as the year goes on. I so miss your smile, your words and so much your touch. I will be working again on Thursday and will talk to you again. Love you, XXOO Mary Ann
January 8, 2012
Hi Honey, well wild card weekend is over. Houston beat Cincinnati, Saints beat Detroit, NY Giants beat Atlanta and Denver beat Pittsburgh in overtime. Not much else going on. Shiann went back to Atlanta yesterday and another year is on it's way. I have an appointment tomorrow at DMV to renew my Driver's License. I need to get my physical, mammogram and my eyes examined soon. I did none of it last year. Shame on me, very unlike me. I am not going to the Post for Super Bowl, not spending $100.00, main reason is I am working that weekend for Paul. Well my love will talk to you later, love you and miss you. XX00, Mary Ann
January 1, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR My Love, another year to face without you, sure do miss you. Did nothing last night, in bed at 10:30 had to work today. Working again tomorrow for my 7th day straight. The Bears beat Minnesota and finished their season 8-8. Hopefully next year they can put it all together, they sure did miss Cutler when he got hurt. Glad the Holiday's are over and hoping for a better year ahead. Shiann goes back to Atlanta on Saturday the 7th. Junior goes back to work on Tuesday. Kitty is doing well, just very spoiled. Well love will talk with you later. Love you, XXOO Mary Ann
December 24, 2011
Hi my Love, it is Christmas Eve about 6pm. I wanted to say Merry Christmas to you and tell you how much I love you and miss you so much. I know it is not your favorite time of year but you always had a smile opening gifts. Can't decide on midnight mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, in Little Italy or 8:30am mass at St. Didacus near home. Either I will be going in a little later to work. Bears play Packers Christmas night. Chargers played today and lost, out of the playoffs. Well my love I will talk to you during the coming week. Love, XXOO Mary Ann
December 19, 2011
Hi my love, Monday night game over, Steelers lost to 49'ers. Bears lost yesterday. Just wanted to update you. Love you and miss you more everyday. I work Christmas eve and day. Will talk to you then. Love XX OO Mary Ann
December 4, 2011
Hi Honey, the Bears lost today to the Chiefs, 10-3. Real bummer. Well we are thinking business has hit rock bottom, so we are hoping it will start getting better. Our weather is really cold, down in the 40's at night and low 60's during the day. Kenny's not doing to well, waiting to hear from a specialist to find out what they are going to do. Junior still not working. Mark I believe is out on workmen's comp. Shiann comes home this Friday until the 7th of January, for Christmas vacation. Not much else going on. Kitty is doing fine. I found out how old she is, she will be 10 in 2012. I spoke to the lady that she belonged to. Well love I will talk to you on Tuesday from Santee office. Love you and miss you, XXOO Mary Ann
November 26, 2011
Hi my Love, well Thanksgiving went well. Turkey came out great. Preparing the bird and remembering out much you enjoyed Thanksgiving brought back many memories. Definitely made me smile. Shiann comes home for a month in two weeks. She went to St. Louis for Thanksgiving with one of her friend's Aunt. Glad she had a family setting for the Holiday. "DA" BEARS are still doing great, although Cutler is out with a broken thumb. They play in Oakland this week. Hopefully they can overcome the Cutler loss. Well my love not much else happening these days. Hope you are enjoying the pictures of your great grandsons. Love you and miss you, XXXOOO Mary Ann
November 18, 2011
Hi Honey,I didn't talk to you here on your birthday but I talked to you from my heart. Nothing new happening around here. Business is still hit and miss, just can't seem to get a little ahead. Chargers are in Bear Country this Sunday, Go Bears. Love you and miss you, XXXOOO Mary Ann
November 6, 2011
Hi Love, cold and rainy today here in Chula Vista. Da Bears are on tomorrow night in Philadelphia. Not much happening here, Junior still looking for work. Kenny's biopsy was negative, which is a good thing. Now they have to figure out what to do to make his back better. Jean Jensen's Mom passed away this past week. 97 years old. Mike is here with his buddy, came in Thursday and they leave tomorrow morning. They went to the Charger game today, it was a good game, lost by 7 to the Packers who are now 9-0. Baltimore vs Pittsburgh tonight. We are still not doing very well in the football pool. Love you and miss you, Mary Ann XXX OOO
October 19, 2011
Hi My Sweetie, my trip to Oakland was fun but tiring. Those girl's wore me out. It was really nice spending time with them and Mike. Talked to Kenny today, had his biopsy last Friday and has an appointment with his doctor, not this Friday but next. Hopefully nothing serious. Junior is still job hunting. Kitty is as goofy as ever but really good company. Had a good week at work, which made me happy. Hopefully I can get caught up. Not doing very well in the football for myself or you. I hope I can win one this year. The pots have really been good, over $600. every week. I promise I will talk again with you on Thursday or Friday, I work both days this week again. Love you and miss you, XXOO Mary Ann
October 5, 2011
Hi My Love, I know it's been over 2 weeks since we talked and I am so sorry. Haven't been doing anything. Your 2nd anniversary is tomorrow. I am flying up to Oakland tomorrow to spend 3 day's with Mike and the girl's. I spoke to Kenny last week and he still does not know what is wrong with him. Junior's assignment was finished last Friday, so he is looking for work again. The Bear's are on Monday night this week, in Detroit who are undefeated. Should be a good game. Junior did win the second pool he split with another person, made $319. Well my love, I think about you everyday and how much we enjoyed one another. It is so hard to believe that it's been 2 years. It still feels like yesterday. Love you and miss you. XXOO Mary Ann
September 18, 2011
Hi Honey, Well the Bear's lost, Cutler spent a lot of time on his back. The Superdome is really noisy and the Saint's are a good team. I have lost 3 and you lost 4. Junior has only 2 losses along with 15 other people and 2 people only have 1 loss. 2 games left, tonight and tomorrow. So, we shall see. Not much else going on, definitely no business. I love you and miss you and so does Kitty. Talk to you Tuesday. Love, XXOO Mary Ann
September 16, 2011
Hi My Love, I know it's been almost 2 weeks since I talked to you. So sorry. Well nothing new to tell you. Jensen's brother in law Paul, Mary's husband won the Pool for the 1st week. Bear's are looking good, sure hope they continue. Chargers play in New England this week, that's a laugh. I did go to the Legion for the Labor Day cookout, had about 8 beers, enjoyed myself but it will never be the same. I still put you in the pool every week. I'll let you know if you win. Well my love, I promise to talk to you again on Sunday before I go home. Love, XXOO Mary Ann
September 4, 2011
Hi Love, Well it's that time of year again. Football season officially starts on Thursday the 8th. I will still be putting a sheet in for you in the Legion's pool. Talked to Kenny and he still does not know what's going on. He is having some trouble with his Insurance Co. School starts here on Tuesday the 6th, also that's Junior's birthday. Considering going to the Legion tomorrow for the Labor Day cookout, just don't know yet. I am here again in Chula Vista Tuesday night, so I will talk to you again. Love you and miss you. XXOO Mary Ann
August 28, 2011
Hi Love, it's Sunday the 28th, I am here in Chula Vista. Spoke to Kenny this past week, he has been off work the past month. Has some problem with his back. He told me it was a disc problem. He should know sometime this week what they are going to do. Shiann started classes last Wednesday the 24th. She is really liking it and adjusting well. I do miss her though. Phyllis Sexton's husband passed away on August 24th. His viewing is tomorrow from 5 - 7:30 at Clairemont Mortuary. I am going to attend. She is a great lady and I always liked him. Not much else going on. Penny Harris from the Moose is getting married in October. He seems to be very nice. Not much else going on, haven't seen anyone or talked to anyone in quite a while. Love you, XXOO Mary Ann
August 21, 2011
Hi Love, in Chula Vista, Sunday the 21st. Out trip was fine but very tiring. We went 4600 miles in seven days. Atlanta was 2140 miles each way and we did it in 2 day's. Had some rough weather both ways. I will be here on Tuesday night the 23rd and will go more into detail. Junior and Kitty are fine. Haven't heard anything from Kenny but I will call him tomorrow. I know you were watching over us on our trip. Still loving you and missing you. Love XXOO Mary Ann
mark strayer
August 15, 2011
hi pops,im sure u can see that ur grandson "justice"is finally walking.lol.i want u to know I miss u greatly,but u know, the boys are alot like you pops.gotta get back to work,i love you.
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August 10, 2011
Hi Love, It's 11:30 Wednesday night, August 10th. I am at San Diego Bail Bonds. Thursday night at 9:00 we leave for Atlanta to take Shiann to Clark Atlanta University. We plan on being back by next Friday the 19th. It will be a long trip but very exciting to be able to see where she will be spending the next 4 years. Nothing else going on. Kenny has not been well, his back is bothering him. He had an MRI and they found a mass on his spine. They were going to to a cat scan but haven't heard anything yet. I won't be talking to you for a while. At least not till I get back. Love you and missing you very much. Watch over us on our trip. All my love, Mary Ann XXOO
July 31, 2011
Hi Honey, it's humid again today, it's Sunday and I am in Chula Vista. Well there will be football this season. The owners and players signed. The government settled also, we have some kind of budget. The deadline was looming. All is well with all of us. Oh by the way, Happy Anniversary today. 7 years and it seems like yesterday. My heart aches every day for you and I miss you so very much. Well my love I will speak to you later in the week. Love Mary Ann XXOO
July 24, 2011
Hi Love.It is cool today but humid. I am here in Chula Vista. Went to Annie Grubbs memorial service on Friday, it was very nice and packed. Wednesday was Del Mar Track opening day. I looked at the horses running that day and the 4th race had Wemissfrankie, with 3-1 odds. It won and paid $9.00. Guess I should have placed a bet but didn't know who to call. Not much else going on. Junior is taking some classes at Mesa College this semester, working towards his Bachelor's. Shiann leaves for Atlanta for school on August 12th. Sure will miss her. Kitty is fine and I guess I am also. Still missing you very much. I shall go for now and will talk to you Tuesday night. Love, XX00 Mary Ann
sara reeves
July 23, 2011
Papaw,
I LOVE YOU! I MISS YOU!
Master Vladimir & Magnus, Fall 2010
sara reeves
July 19, 2011
Tom, Sara, Vladimir, Magnus, Fall 2010
sara reeves
July 19, 2011
Master Magnus and his beautiful smile June 2011
sara reeves
July 19, 2011
Master Vladimir and Magnus Reeves June2011
sara reeves
July 19, 2011
sara reeves
July 19, 2011
Hey Papaw....
I just wanted to write and let you know that the Masters of the house are growing and doing well... Vladimir is getting ready to play Baseball this fall. He is also turn 5 in November. Magnus is walking and talking. He is always getting into everything. I made the President's list this quarter and I am holding a 3.8 gpa. Their is so much going on, I know that you are watching over us and keeping us safe. We miss you so much. I love you Papaw... and I hope that you are happy and proud of us.
LOVE ALWAYS,
SARA D.,VLADIMIR V. & MAGNUS V.
July 17, 2011
Hi My Love, here in Chula Vista wrapping up my day. Annie Grubb passed away this past Monday with cancer. I knew she was ill but didn't think it was that progressed. I was shocked but understandable. I never see anyone or talk to anyone. Larry had a window put in the bathroom for me. It really is nice. Nothing else going on at present. Miss you and love you. XXOO Mary Ann
July 8, 2011
Hi Honey, here in Chula Vista, again nothing happening. Didn't go to Post on the 4th. Worked Tuesday, Thursday and today, Tomorrow in San Diego and Sunday here again. Hopefully I will get something. The economy is just terrible. People are so distraught and hopeless. Junior is still working and his Probation is over at the end of this month. Kitty is well and so fat and lazy. Still missing you and so lonely. Will talk with you later. Love, XXOO Mary Ann
July 3, 2011
Hi Love, it's July 3rd, I am here in Chula Vista, as usual nothing going on. Have not made up my mind about going to Post tomorrow. I probably should but it is so hard to do without you. I am going to work in Santee on Tuesday the 5th, so I will talk to you again then. Love you and miss you so much. Happy 4th of July. Mary Ann XX OO
June 29, 2011
Hi Sweetie, it's shortly after midnight Wednesday morning. I am in Chula Vista till 7am. Nothing happening so far. Business is really getting bad. Thinking about going to the Post on Monday the 4th, but as usual will probably change my mind. Larry is putting a window in the bathroom tomorrow, which will really be nice. Weather has been pretty good, and it is supposed to get warmer by the weekend, maybe in the 80's. Well Love I will talk to you on the weekend. Going to lay day and sleep. Love, Mary Ann XXOO
June 24, 2011
Hi My Love, it's Friday, June 24th. I am here in Chula Vista. Very quiet, nothing happening. We have had quite of June Gloom, but better than the alternative. Junior only has about 35 more day's to go with Probation. He still is working at Sears only as a temp. Hopefully they will put him on permanent. Nothing else going on. Truck is filthy, you would have a fit. I will get it cleaned up this coming week for sure. Spoke to Kenny briefly, he told Junior he got a new computor. Thought maybe he would talk to you. Well I will close for now, talk again on Sunday. Love you and miss you. Mary Ann XXOO
June 18, 2011
Hi Sweetie, it's Saturday night, June 18th, I am in Chula Vista. I worked at SDBB all day and here tonight. Tomorrow is Father's Day, so Happy Father's Day to you. On Sunday we all went to the County Fair, had a great time. It's been about 11 or 12 years since I had been there. Shiann's Graduation was beautiful. Enjoyed the visit with Mike and Micaela. She is 7 years old now, getting big. Kitty and Junior are fine, although Junior has a sprained wrist and it's in a splint. Everything else is just about the same. Missing you so very much and I am so lonely without you. Everyone say's life goes on, but mine will never be the same. You meant so very much to me. Will talk to you later. Love, Mary Ann XXOO
June 10, 2011
Hi my Love, it's Friday, June 10th. Mike and Micaela will arrive tomorrow and leave on Tuesday. I am off until Tuesday night. Shiann's graduation is Monday the 13th. I think we will probably go to the Fair on Sunday, it started today. I went to Dewey's church service, it was very nice. Was unable to make Jackie's, it was on Sunday last.
Junior and Kitty are fine. Didn't go to the Post on Memorial Day, just didn't feel like it. Almost forgot, Les Becker passed. The Post has lost 13 so far this year. Still loving you and missing you. Will talk some more on Tuesday the 14th. Love, Mary Ann XXOO
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