The week before surgery was surreal. Our new little “Jude” came home from the hospital, The 2014 Players Championship was literally being held in our backyard, my Father in law – Lugi was visiting as he always did for the tournament and of course for the birth of his fifth Great-Grandchild, and our neighbors and…
“Our baby is having a baby! Lindsay, our youngest and only daughter is due to deliver our angel baby on May 5th.” We shared this fact with our surgical team who told us “….this is perfect….go home, take a week and enjoy this miraculous life changing event with your family.” Dr. Asbun explained the tumor…
Tom was seated on the sofa as I sat perched on the paper-covered table. The 30 something, very sweet, Sports Medicine Doctor shared my report displayed on the large computer screen. “There is a mass in your pancreas,” she said very cautiously not wanting our eyes to meet. Tom leapt from the sofa to my…
In just three weeks, give or take a few, according to God’s will, you will greet the world with a huge cry and your Mommy and Daddy will witness a true miracle. You come as a blessing and a testament to their love for one another. You must be able to feel the love they…
1 Cup of Arborio White Rice 1 tbsp. Olive Oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1 large onion, chopped 4-5 cups hot chicken broth Heat the olive oil in a heavy,2 quart pot. Saute’ onion in the oil until it is translucent. Turn burner to medium heat. Add the rice…
A few days before my 64th birthday I first heard about you. It was a beautiful hot sunny day in late September. Mommy had invited me to pick her up for lunch. She wanted to eat outdoors. Once settled, she pushed her purse across the table to me while saying..”I have something for you inside,…
October 14th, 2013 Dear Baby G, Grandma is so happy to see a picture of you in your mommy’s tummy. You are growing fast and strong! You are 11 weeks today and you will be born on May 6th, 2014 just one day after your Uncle Scott and Dominic….if you come on that date! I…
When we started the foundation for J.T. we didn’t realize how deeply it would enrich our lives. We hoped it would be a way to fulfill J.T.’s dream of “paying it forward”, giving back to the community that was inspired to help the Townsend family when their lives were turned upside-down that fall Friday in…
Do you lift up or pull down? Do you build up or do you drag down? Have you played the “devil’s advocate”? When someone comes to you with an idea or a decision the way you react have immense impact on them and their ability to succeed. It can lead to high self-concept or dash…
…remember your priorities: #1 God – #2 family – #3 work! I promise you will never go wrong if you listen to the whispers and keep your priorities in order.