Good Evening,
Just a quickie.
Today my sweet aunt Jenny Stephens turned 39 years old. For over 25 years she has put up and cared for a guy that she should have been paid millions to do. However, she has done it all for free. I hope she has a great day and looks back on the past "39" years with fond memories. I can't wait until this summer so we can resume our annual pilgrimages to the beach.
Happy Birthday Aunt Ninny, you have a bunch of nieces and nephews that are thinking about you today. We love you.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday February 26, 2009 3:20 PM
One Year....................................
Those are two words that you could write a novel with. First, I would like you all to say a prayer for the Andress family. They lost a wife, mother and sister on that day.
February 26, 2008. It it truly amazing how 5 seconds can change your life . It never crossed my mind that the few words I said to my pal Jerry DuBose were almost the last I would ever say. You all know the story so I won't go there. We have come such a long way in 365 days. I know it has been written countless times on this blog about the support we've had along the way. We definitely couldn't have made it without you. It sure makes me feel blessed knowing I was on prayer list for Georgia to California.
Mom is at the conference she was leaving to go to that Tuesday. That group has helped her out so much and took a huge load off her shoulders early on. Thank you so much folks for helping her out.
Thank goodness Dad had Miss Vanessa. If he wouldn't have had her there is no way he could've stayed up there with me. She made everything seamless.
The whole family was just so fortunate with jobs that they could come and give Mom, Dad and D some relief. I can't even begin to thank Mom's brothers and sister for all the support and visits. My sweet mother-in-law went way beyond what she needed to do. You all know I have the best family ever and if I ever doubt it this wreck reaffirmed my thoughts.
I guess I wanted to tell you all one more time that we really appreciate all that has been doing for us and the continued thoughts and prayers. What would we do without friends. I don't think I could be doing any better. If I come as far in the next year as I have this year everything will be wonderful.
FINS UP,
Jr.
Those are two words that you could write a novel with. First, I would like you all to say a prayer for the Andress family. They lost a wife, mother and sister on that day.
February 26, 2008. It it truly amazing how 5 seconds can change your life . It never crossed my mind that the few words I said to my pal Jerry DuBose were almost the last I would ever say. You all know the story so I won't go there. We have come such a long way in 365 days. I know it has been written countless times on this blog about the support we've had along the way. We definitely couldn't have made it without you. It sure makes me feel blessed knowing I was on prayer list for Georgia to California.
Mom is at the conference she was leaving to go to that Tuesday. That group has helped her out so much and took a huge load off her shoulders early on. Thank you so much folks for helping her out.
Thank goodness Dad had Miss Vanessa. If he wouldn't have had her there is no way he could've stayed up there with me. She made everything seamless.
The whole family was just so fortunate with jobs that they could come and give Mom, Dad and D some relief. I can't even begin to thank Mom's brothers and sister for all the support and visits. My sweet mother-in-law went way beyond what she needed to do. You all know I have the best family ever and if I ever doubt it this wreck reaffirmed my thoughts.
I guess I wanted to tell you all one more time that we really appreciate all that has been doing for us and the continued thoughts and prayers. What would we do without friends. I don't think I could be doing any better. If I come as far in the next year as I have this year everything will be wonderful.
FINS UP,
Jr.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday February 22, 2009 8:30 PM
Hey Guys,
OK to finish the story.
Thursday night we went back to Daphne for the parade. I knew the parade would be a blast, however it was so much more than I ever expected. My ride for the evening was a sweet 69' vette. I mistakenly thought I had more throws than I could possibly chunk. About halfway through the route I just had to wave and say "I'm sorry I'm out". It was a true honor, although it's one I'm not sure I deserved. Thanks again ladies. DeAnn also surprised us. She was not coming, but showed up anyway. It was a great night.
Friday morning we got up because I had an appointment with Dr. Vermillion to check on everything. Everything is progressing well and it looks like we may wait until after the summer to do the last surgery. It was nice catching up with Dr. V as I haven't seen him in months. I got used to seeing everyday there for a while. Anyway, things are good.
Next we had an appointment at AL Limb. I got a part that is below the knee that enables me to make a turn with the knee. Hopefully it will help my mobility. After that D went to work and I went home to rest.
Saturday night DeAnn, Reese, Buford, and Myself went to an establishment in Dublin, AL. The purpose was to see my good friend Joe Wright at his birthday celebration. It was good hangin' out with Ronnie Joe and hearing some southern Rock.
That should get you all current on my affairs. Hope you all have a great week.
Fins Up,
Jr.
OK to finish the story.
Thursday night we went back to Daphne for the parade. I knew the parade would be a blast, however it was so much more than I ever expected. My ride for the evening was a sweet 69' vette. I mistakenly thought I had more throws than I could possibly chunk. About halfway through the route I just had to wave and say "I'm sorry I'm out". It was a true honor, although it's one I'm not sure I deserved. Thanks again ladies. DeAnn also surprised us. She was not coming, but showed up anyway. It was a great night.
Friday morning we got up because I had an appointment with Dr. Vermillion to check on everything. Everything is progressing well and it looks like we may wait until after the summer to do the last surgery. It was nice catching up with Dr. V as I haven't seen him in months. I got used to seeing everyday there for a while. Anyway, things are good.
Next we had an appointment at AL Limb. I got a part that is below the knee that enables me to make a turn with the knee. Hopefully it will help my mobility. After that D went to work and I went home to rest.
Saturday night DeAnn, Reese, Buford, and Myself went to an establishment in Dublin, AL. The purpose was to see my good friend Joe Wright at his birthday celebration. It was good hangin' out with Ronnie Joe and hearing some southern Rock.
That should get you all current on my affairs. Hope you all have a great week.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday February 20, 2009 11:45 PM
Hey Guys,
Sorry there has been such a drought in posts. I've been on the go, but I've also been battling a cold. We had a great time last weekend in Daphne, although the parade got washed out. The ball was extremely fun just like it always is. I hope everybody has had a chance to see the interview Darwin did on channel 15. He did a wonderful job and it was great publicity for those wild AML women.
Speaking of AML. I cannot appropriately express my gratitude to this organization for not only the experience and honor of being the grand marshal in the parade, but also the love, support, and prayers they gave us during the last year. It says a lot when a group is founded mainly to have a good time and they do things to help others out, but they took it to a new level when they treated this ole boy like a king for 2 nights. THANKS again ladies and I'm already looking forward to next years ball. AML rocks.
This past week has been real busy. I went to therapy, but that was really the easiest part. Wednesday I went to Elba and went to a meeting of the minds that night. Thursday morning I got up and made a stop I've been needing make. I saw Mrs. Melanie Bledsoe at the elementary school and later found Mrs. Piland hiding in the central office. It was really the first time I've been able to see Mrs M and I had a pretty big lump in my throat the whole time I was there. You don't know how great it was to see you Mrs Melanie, thanks for your love.
Seeing Mrs Piland and the rest of the folks on the hill was alot of fun and more on a lighter note. I had a good chance to catch up with everybody including Mr. Weeks. It was wild rehashing some good times and some not so good times. Mrs. Piland sure has changed any in 15 years since we broke her in while we were in the 4th grade. She still has that smile that could mean real good or real bad things. Has bad has it is to admit, she was one of the best Elba City Schools had. I'll never be able to thank her for all she did for me.
Gotta go to bed. To be continued....
Sorry there has been such a drought in posts. I've been on the go, but I've also been battling a cold. We had a great time last weekend in Daphne, although the parade got washed out. The ball was extremely fun just like it always is. I hope everybody has had a chance to see the interview Darwin did on channel 15. He did a wonderful job and it was great publicity for those wild AML women.
Speaking of AML. I cannot appropriately express my gratitude to this organization for not only the experience and honor of being the grand marshal in the parade, but also the love, support, and prayers they gave us during the last year. It says a lot when a group is founded mainly to have a good time and they do things to help others out, but they took it to a new level when they treated this ole boy like a king for 2 nights. THANKS again ladies and I'm already looking forward to next years ball. AML rocks.
This past week has been real busy. I went to therapy, but that was really the easiest part. Wednesday I went to Elba and went to a meeting of the minds that night. Thursday morning I got up and made a stop I've been needing make. I saw Mrs. Melanie Bledsoe at the elementary school and later found Mrs. Piland hiding in the central office. It was really the first time I've been able to see Mrs M and I had a pretty big lump in my throat the whole time I was there. You don't know how great it was to see you Mrs Melanie, thanks for your love.
Seeing Mrs Piland and the rest of the folks on the hill was alot of fun and more on a lighter note. I had a good chance to catch up with everybody including Mr. Weeks. It was wild rehashing some good times and some not so good times. Mrs. Piland sure has changed any in 15 years since we broke her in while we were in the 4th grade. She still has that smile that could mean real good or real bad things. Has bad has it is to admit, she was one of the best Elba City Schools had. I'll never be able to thank her for all she did for me.
Gotta go to bed. To be continued....
Monday, February 16, 2009
Feb 16, 2009 (From Reese)
Hello hello!
Long time no post! I'm hanging with Neil today (it's Presidents Day)! We had a blast at the Ball this past Friday...unfortunately the parade was postponed until this Thursday at 6:45pm. To "get back" at the AML ladies for pulling a fast one on me and getting Neil to be the grand marshall my good friend and fellow co-chair of the parade committee hatched a plan. We contacted the local NBC news station and they met us Friday morning to shoot a short segment. It was WONDERFUL! Here is the link http://www.nbc15online.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=262342@video.wpmi.com I'll try to post some pictures later when Neil isn't looking! We would like to extend a BIG thank you to Darwin Singleton and NBC 15 for helping us with this!!!
ENJOY!
Reese
Long time no post! I'm hanging with Neil today (it's Presidents Day)! We had a blast at the Ball this past Friday...unfortunately the parade was postponed until this Thursday at 6:45pm. To "get back" at the AML ladies for pulling a fast one on me and getting Neil to be the grand marshall my good friend and fellow co-chair of the parade committee hatched a plan. We contacted the local NBC news station and they met us Friday morning to shoot a short segment. It was WONDERFUL! Here is the link http://www.nbc15online.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=262342@video.wpmi.com I'll try to post some pictures later when Neil isn't looking! We would like to extend a BIG thank you to Darwin Singleton and NBC 15 for helping us with this!!!
ENJOY!
Reese
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday February,10 2009 9:00 PM
Hey Guys,
Things on this end are going well. I need to update you on some things. On the 24th of this month D and I are going to B'ham with some great folks at Alabama Limb to the Finebaum Roast. I grew up idolizing Coach Bryant and Bama football. I can't tell you how many times I threw a pass or dove over the goal line (although I think I had better knees at the times, even though Namath still has both of his) has #12. I am very excited about this.
Thursday on my way to Elba I stopped on campus to see a bunch of folks I needed to see. I saw most, but I didn't get everybody. Hopefully it won't be the last time I will be down that way. Boy that place has changed since I was down there. In my 3 1/2 years at "Troy State" I worked and was surrounded by a truly great group of people. We genuinely are all such good friends and had great times and hilarious moments. It was great reliving some of those moments.
On Friday my plan was to get by the school in Elba to see some up my old teachers, but didn't make it. I ended up eating oysters at lunch and pretending to work at Dad's while really reading the paper and Sports Illustrated.
Saturday I woke up early to get Buffett tickets to Lakewood. After that Dad, Mom and I went to the club to see if I could hit a golf ball. I actually did. It didn't look pretty, but I accomplished what I wanted to do. Saturday afternoon I just took it easy.
Today I found out some distressing news. Elton John's last date of his Red Piano Tour in The Vegas is in April. This is the one show that I really wanted to see, but I guess it is great that this is the biggest disappointment I've got going right now. Wow I'm blessed. Well I've got to go DeAnn wants me to help fold clothes. Thanks for reading.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Things on this end are going well. I need to update you on some things. On the 24th of this month D and I are going to B'ham with some great folks at Alabama Limb to the Finebaum Roast. I grew up idolizing Coach Bryant and Bama football. I can't tell you how many times I threw a pass or dove over the goal line (although I think I had better knees at the times, even though Namath still has both of his) has #12. I am very excited about this.
Thursday on my way to Elba I stopped on campus to see a bunch of folks I needed to see. I saw most, but I didn't get everybody. Hopefully it won't be the last time I will be down that way. Boy that place has changed since I was down there. In my 3 1/2 years at "Troy State" I worked and was surrounded by a truly great group of people. We genuinely are all such good friends and had great times and hilarious moments. It was great reliving some of those moments.
On Friday my plan was to get by the school in Elba to see some up my old teachers, but didn't make it. I ended up eating oysters at lunch and pretending to work at Dad's while really reading the paper and Sports Illustrated.
Saturday I woke up early to get Buffett tickets to Lakewood. After that Dad, Mom and I went to the club to see if I could hit a golf ball. I actually did. It didn't look pretty, but I accomplished what I wanted to do. Saturday afternoon I just took it easy.
Today I found out some distressing news. Elton John's last date of his Red Piano Tour in The Vegas is in April. This is the one show that I really wanted to see, but I guess it is great that this is the biggest disappointment I've got going right now. Wow I'm blessed. Well I've got to go DeAnn wants me to help fold clothes. Thanks for reading.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday February 9, 2009 12:15 PM
Hey Guys,
For the big announcement. D and I are going to the Paul Finebaum roast in the Ham. Joe Willie is going to be there and I am beyond stoked. I will try to give more of an update later on. Just wanted to let you in on the secret.
NG
For the big announcement. D and I are going to the Paul Finebaum roast in the Ham. Joe Willie is going to be there and I am beyond stoked. I will try to give more of an update later on. Just wanted to let you in on the secret.
NG
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday February 5, 2009 12:00 PM
Hello Guys,
Sorry I haven't posted this week it has been a wild week. Everything is still going well. Dad Bimbo, Wynn and I went to "God's Country" yesterday to a Signing Day party at The House that Bryant Built. Coach Saban gave his State of the Union address to the REC members and assured us our staff would not be outworked. The largest ovation came when new assistant James Willis was introduced and said "Roll Tide".
I am going to Elba today and I am stopping in Troy to see all of my family on campus. I think I have some news to share, but have to get it confirmed before I can tell it. It is not a state of emergency. DeAnn isn't pregnant that I know of. I'm not either. It has to do with Football.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Sorry I haven't posted this week it has been a wild week. Everything is still going well. Dad Bimbo, Wynn and I went to "God's Country" yesterday to a Signing Day party at The House that Bryant Built. Coach Saban gave his State of the Union address to the REC members and assured us our staff would not be outworked. The largest ovation came when new assistant James Willis was introduced and said "Roll Tide".
I am going to Elba today and I am stopping in Troy to see all of my family on campus. I think I have some news to share, but have to get it confirmed before I can tell it. It is not a state of emergency. DeAnn isn't pregnant that I know of. I'm not either. It has to do with Football.
Fins Up,
Jr.
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