A Story From Chris Desmond

My favorite memory would be every year on February 20th grandpa would come pick me up and we would go to chucky cheese. We would eat pizza and he would take me around and let me play whatever games i wanted. it wasn't until i got older that i realized chucky cheese is not that fun for adults! but to this day everytime i pass a chucky cheese i think of grandpa and how much fun i had.

A Story From Cory

• When I was 18 and dating my first serious girlfriend (late bloomer), Grandpa happened to visit us in San Diego. He and Grandma were sleeping in our guest bedroom, which is also where our computer was. Being 18, and it being 2003, I was madly addicted to AOL Instant Messenger. During Grandpa's visit, he was near the computer when I received an IM. I wasn't there at the time, so what does Grandpa do? Of course! He sits down and responds to my girlfriend on AIM. He was messing with her so much! He wouldn't give her one straight answer, and just kept saying hilarious things. When my girlfriend asked Grandpa how old he was, he responded, "Let's just say that when God said 'Let there be light,' it hurt my eyes." He wrapped up his lovely conversation with my girlfriend and left the AIM box proudly displayed on the desktop for when I came back. I've never laughed harder at Grandpa being Grandpa. It was such a great memory.

Hospice just told us yesterday that Dad has 2 -3 weeks left instead of 3 to 6 months. His pain is increasing. He has good days and bad days. All your love and support has been appreciated.

Letter from Kathy Raleigh

Just want to tell my Uncle how much he means to me. He was the light of my fun when I was little no matter when or were, he seemed to always make lunch and feel good. He was and is a great Uncle to me. I'll always remember all the teasing he gave out with such a big heart. His heart is great in all ways. I love u very much and thanks for all the happy and beautiful memories. They will be in my heart always.
Truly and Forever
Kathy (Lewis,daughter)

Pictures from the Carol Jones family

Confirmed dates!

This is what is confirmed on Mom and Dad's calendar in the kitchen.


December 26th-28th: Michael and Adrienne staying in a condo. Bob and Gesse will also be at the condo .

December 27th-30th: Carol and Terry and family. Staying with Mom and Dad .

December 29th-January 7th: Judy and Steve will be staying with Mom and Dad. Sounds like you will have Mom and Dad for New Year's Eve! Party!!!!

January 5th-7th or 8th: Charity and Adam, they will be staying ???

January 6th (about 1 in the morning)-8th: Pam and Ed will be staying with Mom and Dad.

January 8th: Gesse returns.

January 12th-15th: Mike and Lori,  staying in a hotel?

As you are making your trips to and from if you have any room for me to send a box or 2 it would help me alot! ( bedding, clothes and we won't even mention my shoes!)

Thanks every one!!